Oklahoma News
News about Events in Oklahoma
Aggregated Oklahoma News Articles
- Oklahoma governor signs bill protecting drivers who hit people while escaping riots
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed a bill that would provide legal protections for drivers who hit people while escaping riots.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:48:00 GMT. - Oklahoma lawmakers confronted by more than two dozen protesters
More than two dozen protesters on Wednesday entered the Oklahoma House of Representatives chamber to demonstrate against several bills that have moved through the House and Senate.
Daily Mail. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:03:15 GMT. - Pacers' Sampson gets 1-game suspension for headbutting Mills
The already short-handed Indiana Pacers will play Oklahoma City on Wednesday night without forward JaKarr Sampson after the NBA announced he would serve a one-game suspension following his ejection during Monday's loss to San Antonio.
Fox News. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:39:32 GMT. - A Powerful Cold Front Brought April Snow As Far South As Oklahoma
Snow fell as far south as Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday afternoon, a rare feat for this late into the spring season.
By Dennis Mersereau, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:33:33 -0400. - Chesapeake Energy terminates naming rights deal with Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder said Tuesday that Chesapeake Energy Corp. has terminated its arena naming rights agreement.
Fox News. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:59:52 GMT. - Friends gather to honor 16-year-old soccer star shot to death at Oklahoma City park
Loya was a standout soccer star who was listed in a local newspaper as athlete of the week just a few weeks ago.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:24:00 GMT. - Garland Leads Commemoration of Oklahoma City Bombing
As a young Justice Department official, Mr. Garland led the investigation into the 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the worst domestic terror attack in American history.
Katie Benner. New York Times. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:50:14 +0000. - Anger that motivated McVeigh remains dangerous, potent force in divided America: AG
Attorney General Merrick Garland told ABC News the anger that motivated Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh remains a dangerous and potent force in a divided America.
ABC News. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:42:58 -0400. - How Heiskell led the Wolverines to their first women's gymnastics national title
Heiskell's superb beam performance helped Michigan beat reigning champions Oklahoma.
ESPN. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:11:01 EST. - More severe weather headed for Great Plains
Several tornadoes touched down in the nation's heartland on Tuesday, ripping homes from the ground and destroying portions of neighborhoods. Communities in Kansas and Oklahoma were among the hardest hit. ...
CBS News. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:53:11 -0400. - Flynn: US Facing Transition Moment Unlike Any Seen in Our Lifetimes
Former White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn fired up a crowd of thousands in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday speaking about the need for Americans who love their country to engage in the political process. ...
Randy Desoto. Western Journal. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:03:48 +0000. - Oklahoma governor vetoes bill that would outlaw abortions
Oklahoma's governor vetoed a bill that would make it a felony to perform abortions. Lawmakers approved the bill Thursday. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the latest on the controversial bill and the backlash it provoked.
CBS News. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:15:11 -0400.
Oklahoma Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Oklahoma as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 3,923,561 | 0.41 |
| July 1, 2015 | 3,907,414 | 0.77 |
| July 1, 2014 | 3,877,499 | 0.65 |
| July 1, 2013 | 3,852,415 | 0.93 |
| July 1, 2012 | 3,817,054 | 0.81 |
| July 1, 2011 | 3,786,274 | 0.71 |
| July 1, 2010 | 3,759,603 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Oklahoma was 3,751,351.
In 2008, the estimated population of Oklahoma was 3,642,361, whereas
in 2006, the population of Oklahoma was about 3,568,132.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Oklahoma's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Oklahoma web page. For maps of Oklahoma,
visit this Oklahoma Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Oklahoma library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Oklahoma
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