Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday, saying, "Certain personal matters that are becoming public will become a distraction for.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request to allow Oklahoma to retain custody of death row inmate Shaun Michael Bosse while the court considers whether to clarify who has jurisdiction over certain crimes on Indian land, following last year's landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision.
Thursday's top stories: • The White House released new details about President Biden's trip to Tulsa on Tuesday, saying he will visit with the living Tulsa
State Attorney General Mike Hunter says he’s resigning. (KOSU)
Hunter’s sudden resignation leaves work unfinished. (Journal Record)
Epic Charter Schools announces a complete governance overhaul. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma’s Provisional Death Count from COVID-19 holds steady at 8,436. (KOSU)
OU Health plans to close COVID testing sites. (NewsOK)
Animal disease labs get ready for the next pandemic. (KOSU)
Governor Stitt considers bill to ban COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements. (KOSU)
Stitt signs bill limiting “federal overreach”. (NewsOK)
Lawmakers hope to speed up Real ID. (Tulsa World)
Tulsa police chief says vigilance is needed ahead of massacre centennial events. (Tulsa World)