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Listen Frontier: Why would Markwayne Mullin leave the Senate? After Kristi Noem’s firing, President Donald Trump tapped Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin for one of the most powerful jobs in government. Reese Gorman explains why.

Listen Frontier: Why Trump picked Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security
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OSU Wheat Varieties Sweep Top 10 Spots in 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report - Oklahoma Farm Report Oklahoma State University /OSU wheat varieties have achieved a historic milestone, claiming all ten of the top spots for planted acres of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Oklahoma. According to the March…

OSU Wheat Varieties Sweep Top 10 Spots in 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report - Oklahoma Farm Report
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Food pantry filling a gap in Marshall County MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) — For many families in Marshall County, getting a hot meal is not easy.

Food pantry filling a gap in Marshall County
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People speak out against ‘Cry Baby Cry’ statue planned for Cry Baby Hill The president of the Riverview Neighborhood Association says she and many neighbors are disappointed the 21-foot “Cry Baby Cry” statue appears set to move forward at Cry Baby Hill in Tulsa.

People speak out against ‘Cry Baby Cry’ statue planned for Cry Baby Hill
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Oil Tycoon and GOP Donor Harold Hamm Asked Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt for Senate Appointment - Oklahoma Watch Oil and gas magnate Harold Hamm, one of the wealthiest people in America and a major Republican donor, called Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday night, asking for the appointment to Oklahoma’s…

Oil Tycoon and GOP Donor Harold Hamm Asked Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt for Senate Appointment - Oklahoma Watch
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Twisters strike the Oklahoma town made famous by 'Twister' Wakita, home of the Twister museum, was hit by two possible tornadoes the night of Mar. 5. Linda Wade, who lives in Wakita and owns the Twister the Movie Museum, said she received multiple warnings.

Twisters strike the Oklahoma town made famous by 'Twister'
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Speculation begins over who could replace Mullin in the Senate With Sen. Markwayne Mullin tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma will soon have a rare open U.S. Senate seat—and political observers say the speculat…

Speculation begins over who could replace Mullin in the Senate
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Speculation begins over who could replace Mullin in the Senate With Sen. Markwayne Mullin tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma will soon have a rare open U.S. Senate seat—and political observers say the speculat…

Speculation begins over who could replace Mullin in the Senate
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KFOR 4Warn Storm trackers injured in crash during tornadic storms
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Teeing up OK Supreme Court case, federal judge boots Stitt motion in Muscogee, Tulsa settlement Federal Judge John Russell dismissed Gov. Kevin Stitt's motion to intervene March 6, 2026, to stop a Muscogee Nation and Tulsa settlement.

Teeing up OK Supreme Court case, federal judge boots Stitt motion in Muscogee, Tulsa settlement
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Partisanship perseveres: State Question 836 fails to hit signature threshold An effort to reform Oklahoma's primary system fell short of the necessary signature threshold to appear on a ballot in the future.

Partisanship perseveres: State Question 836 fails to hit signature threshold
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Oklahoma lawmakers consider changing groundwater metering requirements Oklahoma lawmakers are considering multiple measures to change how some Oklahomans monitor their groundwater use. Two such bills passed out of the Senate Energy Committee Thursday, the final day they…

Groundwater monitoring could change under new Oklahoma bill | KOSU
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DOJ lawsuit over voter info, Sooner State Party, OSSAA bill fails and more This Week in Oklahoma Politics' panel discusses President Trump's Justice Department suing Oklahoma after refusing to share voter personal data, the State Ethics Board launching a temporary online…

The Week in Oklahoma Politics (podcast): DOJ lawsuit over voter info, Sooner State Party, OSSAA bill fails and more | KOSU
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No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits.

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Mother, daughter killed after suspected tornado hits car in Major County The Major County sheriff's Office said two people were killed after their car was believed to have been hit by "tornadic" weather

Mother, daughter killed after suspected tornado hits car in Major County
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Appointment of Mullin shakes up 2026 Oklahoma elections President Trump's appointment of Oklahoma U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary sends ripples through the state's 2026 election cycle.

Appointment of Mullin shakes up 2026 Oklahoma elections | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source
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In The News 03.05.2026

Here are the headlines shared on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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Oklahoma governor repeals rules allowing sex marker change on state driver's licenses State lawmakers repealed rules allowing sex marker changes on state driver's licenses. A lawyer working with trans Oklahomans said it's a "significant blow" to their rights.

Oklahoma governor repeals rules allowing sex marker change on state driver's licenses
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Federal judge declines to confirm Osage Nation's reservation, but offers 'roadmap' to do so An Oklahoma federal judge ruled he can't rule the Osage Nation's reservation is still intact, denying a legal maneuver to resurrect an old lawsuit. However, Principal Chief Geofrey Standing Bear said…

Federal judge declines to confirm Osage Nation's reservation, but offers 'roadmap' to do so
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Oklahomans paying for turnpike agency’s questionable practices, but no laws broken, audit finds While an investigative audit found that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority had broken no laws, the Legislature needs to slap some guardrails on the agency, said Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector…

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority audit released | KOSU
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Measure aims to extend Oklahoma's bear hunting season State lawmakers are considering a measure that would open Oklahoma’s bear hunting season two weeks early. The bill’s author says it would protect residents from bears encroaching on their property.…

Oklahoma's bear hunting season would expand under new bill | KOSU
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Finding Tiny Tim: How Oklahoma's citizen scientists contribute to conservation The federally threatened plant commonly known as Tiny Tim was discovered in Oklahoma within the past few years. Now it’s on the road to being removed from a federal list of endangered species.

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OG&E to appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court as regulators deny bid to charge customers for construction The action comes following a series of regulatory meetings about whether Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company should be permitted to start charging customers for the construction of two new natural gas…

OG&E to appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court as regulators deny bid to charge customers for construction | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source
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Oklahoma data center ratepayer bill clears committees, heads to House floor An Oklahoma bill aimed at protecting Oklahoma families and small businesses from higher utility bills tied to new data center infrastructure is now eligible for

Oklahoma data center ratepayer bill clears committees, heads to House floor
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Senator Lankford discusses war powers resolution, ongoing Iran conflict Operation Epic Fury will conclude when Iran’s nuclear weapons capability, ballistic missile program and naval capacity destroyed.

Senator Lankford discusses war powers resolution, ongoing Iran conflict
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Oklahoma bill would oversee $223 million in federal rural health care funding Oklahoma bill would add oversight to $223M in federal rural health funds, creating a state program, committee and online dashboard to ensure transparency.

Oklahoma bill would oversee $223 million in federal rural health care funding
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A Look at Oklahomans Who Have Held Cabinet-Level Roles
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State Question 836 falls short meeting required signature count The Secretary of State on Thursday announced the signature count for State Question 836 did not meet the required threshold of valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.

State Question 836 falls short meeting required signature count
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Proposed state question that could roll back Medicaid expansion clears House committee • Oklahoma Voice House Lawmakers advanced a measure that would ask voters to give lawmakers the option to roll back Medicaid expansion.

Proposed state question that could roll back Medicaid expansion clears House committee • Oklahoma Voice
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