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Overdose deaths declined significantly in Oklahoma. Researchers say fewer people are dying, in part, due to Medicaid expansion in the state.
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Local headlines for Friday, April 17, 2026 -
Todd Johnson/OSU AgricultureOklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to ensure veterinarians establish in-person relationships with clients and patients before using telemedicine. -
Legislative Service BureauWaldron to step down Oct. 1, pledges not to serve another term even if reelected -
John Huntley/Legislative Service BureauThe FY2027 budget, which begins on July 1, was passed by both chambers by April 9, but Stitt’s signature officially puts it into action.
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A policy passed last legislative session to temporarily ban cell phones at Oklahoma schools is one step closer to becoming permanent. -
Oklahoma County’s OSU Extension office will not see a proposed funding cut, after a vote from the Board of County Commissioners. -
Following a much dryer and warmer than normal winter in Oklahoma, the possibility of a so-called super El Niño is in the forecast for later this year. -
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Oklahoma lawmakers are moving to cut funding for Amtrak service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. -
KOSU mental health and addiction reporter Sierra Pfeifer claimed top honors at the Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth Professional Chapter’s 2026 First Amendment Awards. -
For the frugal Oklahoma music lover, here are free local music festivals happening in Oklahoma this month. -
Those slated to receive increases include teachers, police officers, firefighters, judges and other public employees. -
Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a measure that would create a revolving fund for the state’s 211 resource hotlines, with an added provision. -
From Record Store Day activities in the state to a documentary on a rural Oklahoma blues club, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.
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