Oklahoma News
News about Events in Oklahoma
Aggregated Oklahoma News Articles
- Oklahoma man charged in hit-and-run death of 2-year-old son
A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
News 9. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:01:00 EST. - Stitt adds to his cabinet, taps Oklahoma tax commissioner
Oklahoma's new governor has made two more key appointments, naming a new secretary to his cabinet and a new member of the Tax Commission.
News 9. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:53:00 EST. - Armed raiders flee in terror as homeowner SHOOTS at them
A homeowner aimed fire at armed robbers after they tried to force their entry into his home near S 145 E Avenue and Kenosha in Broken arrow, Oklahoma, on February 12.
Daily Mail. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:41:03 GMT. - NBA roundup: Davis injured in Pelicans' win
Jrue Holiday and Julius Randle combined for 65 points to lead host New Orleans to a 131-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, but the Pelicans lost All-Star forward Anthony Davis to a shoulder injury.
Reuters. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:04:40 -0500. - NFL notebook: Riley dismisses concerns over Murray's height
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray likely will be one of the most talked about -- and divisive -- prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft, mixing electric Heisman-winning talent in a package that is usually considered too short by league standards.
Reuters. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:55:19 -0500. - Russ extends triple-double record to 11 games
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook recorded his 11th consecutive triple-double Thursday to extend the longest such streak in NBA history in a 131-122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
ESPN. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:41:44 EST. - Two sides talking on strike that could impact KC-46 training at McConnell
The USAF says the strike has the potential to impact training at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita and Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
Daniel Mccoy. American City Business Journals. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:18:50 +0000. - Updated Way-Too-Early Top 25 college football rankings
Thanks to the transfer of Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma and Lincoln Riley are moving up in the Way-Too-Early Top 25.
ESPN. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:05:03 EST. - Watch as firefighters rescue 2 men left dangling 12 stories up after equipment fails
Firefighters rescued two men who were hanging from harnesses several stories above the ground after scaffolding collapsed Tuesday evening at a northwest Oklahoma City hotel.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:02:00 GMT. - Angry Travis Scott fans in Oklahoma rush arena doors after rapper abruptly postpones sold-out show
Tulsa police shot peppers balls to disperse a crowd that rushed the doors of an arena after rapper Travis Scott suddenly postponed a sold-out concert.
Kathleen Joyce. Fox News. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:01:32 GMT. - Like Deion Sanders, Kyler Murray Has The Ability To Star In Two Sports
For now, the Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner has opted to concentrate on football over baseball. leaving the Oakland A's in the lurch.
By Barry M. Bloom, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:25:00 -0500. - Traders expect Cushing builds as refinery issues add to swelling supply
U.S. crude traders are bracing for increasing supplies at Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery point for benchmark crude futures, as unexpected refinery issues add to inventories that are already at the highest in more than a year. ...
Yahoo. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:26:52 -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.