Oklahoma News
News about Events in Oklahoma
Aggregated Oklahoma News Articles
- Oklahoma House bill requiring 'In God We Trust' in every state building opposed by atheist group
Oklahoma could soon have the national motto "In God We Trust" displayed in all 342 state buildings.
Caleb Parke. Fox News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:41:07 GMT. - Former two-term Oklahoma governor endorses Mike Bloomberg
Former Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry is endorsing presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg in his race for the Democratic nomination. The Bloomberg campaign announced the endorsement from Henry in a press release on Tuesday. ...
News 9. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:00 EST. - Another Oklahoma professor used racial slur, school says
The University of Oklahoma says another professor has used a racial slur in the classroom. OU interim president Joseph Harroz Jr. says a history professor read from a historical document that repeatedly used the ...
News 9. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:09:00 EST. - Announcer calls names of girls on high school basketball team 'disgusting'
An Oklahoma school district has issued an apology after a longtime sports announcer called the names of the opposing team "pretty disgusting" at the start of game.
ABC News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:16:36 -0500. - Brazilian model, 24, who went missing in LA three weeks ago is believed to have been murdered
A Honda Accord registered to Ana Braga (pictured), 24, was recovered by authorities on February 12 after it stood for weeks in the parking lot an Oklahoma City casino and racetrack.
Daily Mail. Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:01:40 GMT. - DEA Launches Meth Operation Amid Rise in Seizures in North Texas, Oklahoma
The Drug Enforcement Agency announced a new nationwide operation Thursday aimed at cracking down on methamphetamine. ...
Jack Highberger. NBC. Thu, Feb 20 2020 10:40:49 PM. - NASCAR Driver Found Dead at 43
A NASCAR driver was found dead inside her home, at age 43. The body of Candace Muzny was discovered inside her Ski Island home near Oklahoma City.
Newsmax. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:48:29 EDT. - Five Things The Green Bay Packers Must Accomplish At The NFL Combine
The Green Bay Packers need to upgrade their inside linebacker position, and a player like Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray could help do just that.
By Rob Reischel, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:21:25 +0000. - Thunder Fan-Favorite Enes Kanter Discusses Why Opening A School In Oklahoma City Is So Important To Him
Former Thunder fan-favorite Enes Kanter is looking to open a charter school in Oklahoma City geared towards educating low-income and minority students. ...
By Nick Crain, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000. - Many Tornado Alley Residents With Disabilities Lack Safe Options In A Storm
Oklahoma used to have more public shelters that could accommodate wheelchairs. But many have closed, and there's still no financial aid for renters with disabilities to build safe alternatives.
Jackie Fortier. NPR. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:34:00 -0500. - NBA 2020: Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams scores one-handed buzzer beater
Watch Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams score with a one-handed shot from his own half to beat the half-time buzzer against the New Orleans Pelicans.
BBC News. Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:59:51 GMT. - Executions to resume in Oklahoma after 5 year hold, officials say
Executions had been halted following a botched lethal injection in 2014 that left an inmate writhing on the gurney and drug mix-ups in 2015 in which the wrong lethal drugs were delivered.
CBS News. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:15:16 -0500.
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
can be found here.