Posted: Apr 19, 2021 / 06:21 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 19, 2021 / 06:21 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Some Oklahoma Lawmakers are pushing back against the President. There is a bill that has already passed the state House and is awaiting hearing in the Senate that would allow the state to not comply with executive orders if they are deemed unconstitutional and not in the state’s best interest.House Republicans say it’s a bill to protect...…Posted: Apr 19, 2021 / 06:21 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 19, 2021 / 06:21 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Some Oklahoma Lawmakers are pushing back against the President. There is a bill that has already passed the state House and is awaiting hearing in the Senate that would allow the state to not comply with executive orders if they are deemed unconstitutional and not in the state’s best interest.House Republicans say it’s a bill to protect...WW…

Posted: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:38 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:38 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – A bill that would outlaw mandating gender identity diversity training in state funded settings was thought to be dead in the Oklahoma House of Representative, but some lawmakers are reportedly breaking traditional procedures to get it back on the docket.was laid over back at the beginning of March. When it didn’t come back on the House agenda before...…Posted: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:38 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:38 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – A bill that would outlaw mandating gender identity diversity training in state funded settings was thought to be dead in the Oklahoma House of Representative, but some lawmakers are reportedly breaking traditional procedures to get it back on the docket.was laid over back at the beginning of March. When it didn’t come back on the House agenda before...WW…

Posted: Mar 24, 2021 / 06:30 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 24, 2021 / 06:30 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There is a bill going through the Oklahoma legislature that would require students receiving the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship who don’t finish their degree to pay back the money the State spent on them.The bill is raising eyebrows, but the bill’s author says the program’s degree completion rates are 4th lowest in the country and that this could...…Posted: Mar 24, 2021 / 06:30 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 24, 2021 / 06:30 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There is a bill going through the Oklahoma legislature that would require students receiving the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship who don’t finish their degree to pay back the money the State spent on them.The bill is raising eyebrows, but the bill’s author says the program’s degree completion rates are 4th lowest in the country and that this could...WW…

Posted: Feb 1, 2021 / 08:51 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 1, 2021 / 08:51 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma legislative session is set to kick off on Monday.There will be different procedural changes thanks to COVID-19 at the Oklahoma Capitol, but there also will be a new focus on mental health thanks to the pandemic.“We know that the pandemic is just maxing people out and has magnified any mental health challenges that people face. We are...…Posted: Feb 1, 2021 / 08:51 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 1, 2021 / 08:51 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma legislative session is set to kick off on Monday.There will be different procedural changes thanks to COVID-19 at the Oklahoma Capitol, but there also will be a new focus on mental health thanks to the pandemic.“We know that the pandemic is just maxing people out and has magnified any mental health challenges that people face. We are...WW…

Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:32 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:32 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office is investigating the disappearance of almost $2 million that .Oklahoma, like all the states, was forced to make a mad scramble to find PPE in the beginning months of the pandemic.A Tulsa businessman who owns a piano bar called the Shady Keys was paid millions to get that PPE.“We are looking for Casey Bradford?”...…Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:32 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:32 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office is investigating the disappearance of almost $2 million that .Oklahoma, like all the states, was forced to make a mad scramble to find PPE in the beginning months of the pandemic.A Tulsa businessman who owns a piano bar called the Shady Keys was paid millions to get that PPE.“We are looking for Casey Bradford?”...WW…

OKLAHOMA CITY- With the violence at the US Capitol last week, there are questions about the state of security at our own Oklahoma Capitol.Now, there are reports of possible armed protests later this week..State lawmakers say they are already in talks with the Oklahoma State Department of Public Safety about what can be done to make sure the Oklahoma State Capitol stays safe.“Each of us has constituents that are concerned, that are reaching out to us,” said State Rep. Andy Fugate.The Democrat from Del City is talking about posts on social media over the weekend talking about armed protests...…OKLAHOMA CITY- With the violence at the US Capitol last week, there are questions about the state of security at our own Oklahoma Capitol.Now, there are reports of possible armed protests later this week..State lawmakers say they are already in talks with the Oklahoma State Department of Public Safety about what can be done to make sure the Oklahoma State Capitol stays safe.“Each of us has constituents that are concerned, that are reaching out to us,” said State Rep. Andy Fugate.The Democrat from Del City is talking about posts on social media over the weekend talking about armed protests...WW…

Posted: Oct 7, 2020 / 06:14 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 7, 2020 / 06:15 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There is a state question on the ballot next month that legislators say will help pay for Medicaid expansion, but opponents say it’s taking money away from the fight to stop smoking in Oklahoma.Back in June, voters approved a state question that will .Now, state law makers are looking for ways find an estimated $250 million dollars to pay for...…Posted: Oct 7, 2020 / 06:14 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 7, 2020 / 06:15 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There is a state question on the ballot next month that legislators say will help pay for Medicaid expansion, but opponents say it’s taking money away from the fight to stop smoking in Oklahoma.Back in June, voters approved a state question that will .Now, state law makers are looking for ways find an estimated $250 million dollars to pay for...WW…

Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 07:16 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 07:16 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Police reform has been a hot button issue for the last five months, and state lawmakers started to tackle the issue on Wednesday.Legislators held a study hearing on law enforcement policies, including the use of force and deescalation.The leader of the State Senate says its time to have tough discussions on police reform.“As I go around the...…Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 07:16 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 07:16 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Police reform has been a hot button issue for the last five months, and state lawmakers started to tackle the issue on Wednesday.Legislators held a study hearing on law enforcement policies, including the use of force and deescalation.The leader of the State Senate says its time to have tough discussions on police reform.“As I go around the...WW…

Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:57 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:57 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) – Students will be returning to school this week for Moore Public Schools.As children and teachers prepare to head back to the classroom, some have serious concerns about safety.“We need to delay the start of school,” said Leslie Bonebreak. The Moore parent is voicing her concerns as her 7-year-old and 11-year-old children are slated to return...…Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:57 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:57 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) – Students will be returning to school this week for Moore Public Schools.As children and teachers prepare to head back to the classroom, some have serious concerns about safety.“We need to delay the start of school,” said Leslie Bonebreak. The Moore parent is voicing her concerns as her 7-year-old and 11-year-old children are slated to return...WW…

Posted: Jul 8, 2020 / 06:15 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 9, 2020 / 09:27 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The City of Oklahoma City is now handing out over $12 million to residents to pay for things like rent, utilities, food and daycare. Officials say the money will go toward helping those most in need.“Five, almost six days without gas, without hot water, being able to cook,” said Matt Reno.Reno, an Oklahoma City resident, had his gas shut off over...…Posted: Jul 8, 2020 / 06:15 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 9, 2020 / 09:27 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The City of Oklahoma City is now handing out over $12 million to residents to pay for things like rent, utilities, food and daycare. Officials say the money will go toward helping those most in need.“Five, almost six days without gas, without hot water, being able to cook,” said Matt Reno.Reno, an Oklahoma City resident, had his gas shut off over...WW…