Oklahoma News
News about Events in Oklahoma
Aggregated Oklahoma News Articles
- Chiefs superfan gets 32 years for Okla. robbery
Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday to 32 years in prison, two and a half years after authorities caught him in the state as he fled from a local bank robbery.
Elizabeth Merrill and David Purdum. ESPN. Mon, 12 May 2025 23:36:09 EST. - Promising young schoolgirl, 18, made terrible mistake that killed her days before graduation
Averiee Osmundson, 18, from Davis, Oklahoma, was killed instantly when her SUV veered off the road before rolling over 'an unknown amount of times.'
Daily Mail. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:14:56 GMT. - An Atmospheric River And Stalled Low Force Co-SEC Softball Champions
An atmospheric river and cutoff low forced the Southeastern Conference to declare Oklahoma and Texas A&M co-champions in SEC softball this weekend.
By Marshall Shepherd, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 11 May 2025 10:39:33 -0400. - Twins prospect Carson McCusker drawing big-league attention after winding path
The 6-8 slugger was undrafted after four seasons at Oklahoma State, then re-created himself as a power hitter in independent league baseball.
Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT. - The Thunder's defense has become their 'calling card'
The stifling unit that fueled Oklahoma City is facing its greatest test: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
Tim Macmahon. ESPN. Fri, 9 May 2025 11:54:32 EST. - Young boy gains perspective well beyond his years after tornado
River Garrett's family survived the deadly tornado, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled.
CBS News. Tue, 06 May 2025 20:50:00 -0400. - Highway crash in Kansas kills 8, including students from Oklahoma
High school student Donald "DJ" Laster died in the crash, along with former coach and teacher Wayne Walls and school employee Ja'mon Gilstrap, officials said.
CBS News. Tue, 06 May 2025 06:50:58 -0400. - Get the Facts: Oklahoma home raided by ICE is owned by human smuggling suspect
A spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said agents carried out a court-approved search warrant for a large-scale human smuggling operation when they raided a home in northwest Oklahoma City on Thursday.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Fri, 02 May 2025 16:21:00 GMT. - Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads
At least two people died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.
Claire Moses and Nazaneen Ghaffar. New York Times. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:39:38 +0000. - Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional
A Catholic school in Oklahoma is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to become the nation's first religious charter school funded directly by taxpayers.
ABC News. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:04:04 -0400. - What to Know About St. Isidore, Online Charter School in Supreme Court Case
The virtual school, named for the patron saint of the internet, would be funded by Oklahoma taxpayers and incorporate Catholic teachings into its curriculum.
Sarah Mervosh. New York Times. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:19:16 +0000. - Supreme Court to hear arguments on school choice case involving Catholic charter school
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday regarding the establishment of the nation's first religious charter school in Oklahoma.
Fox News. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:05:18 -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.
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