IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of the host city. In an effort to maximize existing facilities and keep costs down, Los Angeles organizers have proposed that softball and canoe slalom be held in Oklahoma’s...

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables gets new 6-year deal with pay raise as team prepares for SEC play

ARDMORE, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has been rewarded with a pay raise, agreeing to a new six-year deal valued at $51.6 million as the Sooners prepare to join the Southeastern Conference. The contract was approved at the school's Board of Regents meeting on Friday....

Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides

MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) — An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama was apprehended Thursday in Arkansas after a search that spanned multiple southern states, Arkansas State Police said. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was taken into custody around 10 a.m. in a...

Man wanted in connection with 2 killings in Oklahoma has been arrested in Arkansas, authorities say

Authorities seeking Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides

MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) — Authorities are searching for an Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides in Oklahoma, Arkansas State Police said Wednesday. Arkansas State Police said law enforcement agencies are working to locate Stacy Lee Drake, 50. The state law...

US Rep Tom Cole wins Oklahoma GOP primary outright against well-funded challenger, 3 others

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Eleven-term Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Tom Cole won a five-way Republican primary outright on Tuesday and avoided an August runoff. Cole faced a well-funded political newcomer in businessman Paul Bondar, who loaned more than $5 million of his own money to his campaign....

Dennis Baker wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District

Mary Brannon wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District

Tom Cole wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District

Kevin Hern wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District