The OKC National Memorial and Museum announces the sudden passing of former U.S. Attorney Pat Ryan. During the Denver trials of the bombing suspects, Ryan "always wore his white cowboy hat to remind family, survivors, and first responders an Oklahoman was fighting for them." Photo courtesy OKCNM

Training camp is right around the corner ⏳ Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead. 📰: link.nba.com/30teamsprevi...

Two of Oklahoma's top officials -- the governor and the attorney general who would be governor -- continue to argue about who gets to represent the state's interests in legal matters. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...

Oklahoma County sheriff says state Board of Education members were telling the truth and that what happened in state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office was an "accident." #oklaed

Oklahoma state superintendent won't face criminal charges for what's become an infamous incident. #oklaed

After hours, Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office often doubles as a cable television studio. #oklaed

The University of Central Oklahoma has taken a big step toward becoming the state's 3rd research university, and what Tulsa Public Schools is doing concerning Native American mascots. #oklaed

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing apnews.com/article/nasc...

The Oklahoma State Board of Education will be allowed by the state attorney general to hire an attorney of its choosing. #oklaed

In the settlement, CVS Caremark denied all allegations made by the Oklahoma attorney general.

The Horizon platform is used by hundreds of districts across Oklahoma. #oklaed

ESPN has been more feisty tweeting about the competition when it comes to Gameday. On that note... BNK staying true to going to the noon games (this week Oregon at Northwestern +28) ... this is just a recipe for giving up more ground. Mentioned this a few weeks back.

None of the resignations appear to be connected.

The race has drawn five Republicans and two Democrats so far.

This was a fun story to cover over the weekend #oklaed

It was quite the atmosphere in Norman today for "College GameDay" before the Oklahoma-Michigan football game. #oklaed

Ryan Walters' "woke" test now apparently must be taken by all teachers moving to Oklahoma. But his agency doesn't have the legal authority to require it. #oklaed

Oklahoma higher ed regents followed a court order and revoked a policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. #oklaed

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Oklahoma's state superintendent didn't show up to a special board meeting legally called by four board members. Then the state's attorney general issued an unflattering statement about the attorney the board wants to hire. A lot to unpack here! #oklaed

I don’t know how much Coach Gundy got paid to film this commercial, but I know it wasn’t enough. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Federal judge approves consent decree sought by USDOJ and Oklahoma AG. #oklaed

After two rounds of mass layoffs during the 2024-25 school year, officials at Oklahoma's largest charter school wish for calmer waters in 2025-26. #oklaed

Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' agency has refused to release his so-called "woke" test for teachers from CA and NY to Oklahoma media outlets, but a PragerU ad in today's New York Times contains a list of the questions on the test. #oklaed

The drama surrounding the Oklahoma State Board of Education and Ryan Walters escalates. #oklaed

More Oklahoma State Board of Education/Ryan Walters drama. This story will be updated. #oklaed

Why is women's college basketball in Oklahoma so good? John Loftin's success in the 1980s and 1990s is a big reason why. #oklaed

Oklahoma state superintendent looked into hiring a criminal defense attorney after reports of naked women appearing on the screen of his office television surfaced. #oklaed

Pat Potts was a fixture in the OKC philanthropic space, particularly when it came to education. #oklaed

US News' Oklahoma rankings also include three high schools from one district in its top 10. #oklaed

Oklahoma's largest university system is searching for a new leader. #oklaed

I was on this podcast today, speaking about Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters' so-called "woke" test for blue-state teachers entering our state. #oklaed

U.S. education secretary Linda McMahon visits Oklahoma. Guess who was not there to meet her? #oklaed

Here's a positive education story out of Oklahoma, which includes a connection to the NFL #oklaed

Now the Oklahoma County District Attorney's office will decide whether or not criminal charges are merited. #oklaed

Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' agency says it has "no records responsive" to an open-records request for the test, but CNN reports it was provided access to it for a report published Friday. #oklaed

The Oklahoma County district attorney will decide what to do with the information. #oklaed

Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' lawsuit against a nonprofit foundation has been rejected by a federal judge. #oklaed

How will revenue sharing affect college sports in Oklahoma? Hint -- it's not just a Division I issue. #oklaed

For the second time in less than a year, the Oklahoma State Board of Education needs a new attorney. #oklaed

Arizona-based online private school tells parents it's still seeking access to Oklahoma private-school tax-credit program, despite initial denial #oklaed

Will Ryan Walters still run for governor in Oklahoma, even after it seems clear images of naked women appeared on a television set in his office during a state Board of Education meeting? #oklaed

One current and one former state lawmaker are among those who have filed to run for statewide office in 2026. #oklaed

Should Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters apologize for harsh comments about two state Board of Education members, and Gov. Kevin Stitt, which now appear to be not true? #oklaed

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We sometimes feature interesting stories from a sister state within States Newsroom. If you’ve been following the national immigration debate, this one from Kansas is worth your time. From the Kansas Reflector:

Does Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters have unilateral authority to end standardized testing in his state? #oklaed

How will some Oklahoma school districts implement the state's new ban on cell phone usage by students in schools? #oklaed

Oklahoma State Board of Education members wonder if state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters should lose his teaching license over flap about images of naked women showing on a television screen in his office during a closed session in a board meeting. #oklaed

Oklahoma's ban on cell phone usage by students has arrived. How will it look? #oklaed