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The Oklahoman

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Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in Oklahoma? What the law says

In some of the biggest summer movies, you'll likely see friends kicking back in the truck bed, catching the open, unsheilded wind as the driver rolls down the road. Luckily in Oklahoma, you can live that fantasy. Laws in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City protect passengers' right to travel in the bed of a truck, but not all can feel this thrill. Here's what state and local law says about traveling in the bed of a pickup truck. Is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck? Neither Oklahoma state law nor OKC city ordinance restricts the ability of adult passengers to be in the bed of a pickup truck, even when it's on the highway. There are 21 states that don't have a law against pickup trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , including Oklahoma. Other states have some restrictions on what age people can be when they ride in the truck bed, like Texas, which only allows individuals 18 and older. Riding in the truck bed still comes with dangers. While riding in the truck bed is legal, passengers should still practice safe travel to prevent any unwanted injuries. Oklahoma also prohibits reckless

Oklahoma · 20h

Yahoo!

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Oklahoma Sheriff Got a Judge to Title a Stolen ATV to His Office the Same Day, Then Cited Repair Costs for Keeping It

Stacey McCurry of Stillwater, Oklahoma, is suing the Grady County Sheriff's Office for an ATV that was stolen in Payne County in 2020. The office's reason for not handing it back, as KGOU reported it, is that a judge has already titled the machine to the county and the county paid to fix it.

Grady County, OK · 13h
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New NW OKC Walmart Supercenter Debuts With Sushi Bar, Ree Drummond and Cowboys Cheerleaders

A sprawling new Walmart Supercenter opened Wednesday in northwest Oklahoma City, bringing a sushi station, a Hispanic bakery section, and an eight-pump fuel station to the Deercrest Marketplace development near Rockwell Avenue and Memorial Road. The 175,000-square-foot store at 6805 NW 138th St. drew a grand opening crowd that included Oklahoma native Ree Drummond, former Thunder player Nick Collison, and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d
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Oklahoma Has Some Interesting Places For An In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out might be coming to Oklahoma. We found some interesting possibilities for where that first restaurant could land.

Oklahoma · 17h

news9.com

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Free food pantries in Oklahoma City: November 2026 dates, times and locations

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City families in need of food assistance will have several opportunities to receive free groceries throughout November as local organizations host food pantries and community distributions across the metro. The Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City is partnering with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to...

Oklahoma City, OK · 7d

news9.com

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Oklahoma City pastor gets 30 years in labor trafficking case

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City-area pastor was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of 17 criminal counts, including 13 counts of human trafficking for forced labor, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) began investigating Elmer Baca Flores in March...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

okcfox.com

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Vigil planned ahead of high-profile Oklahoma inmate's execution

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied clemency for a high-profile death row inmate in Oklahoma, a local organization is protesting his execution. James Pavatt was sentenced to death for the 2001 murder of Rob Andrew, a 39-year-old Oklahoma City advertising executive and father...

Oklahoma · 4d

Willow and Hearth

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Oklahoma Landlord Bet $1,000 Rentals Would Win In A Downturn, But That Is Where The Evictions Are, While His $1,200 To $1,500 Homes Never Cause Problems

Oklahoma City investor Cameron walked into a house his company had just finished evicting, and it did not take long to see what went wrong. In a video for @CamburkeRealEstate, […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

The Oklahoman

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Former Oklahoma legislative aide put on probation for role in conspiracy

A former longtime legislative aide at the state Capitol has been put on probation for conspiring in 2025 with then-state Rep. Ajay Pittman to deceive the Oklahoma Ethics Commission with a falsified check. Trena Byas, 57, of Del City, pleaded guilty Oct. 28 to conspiracy to commit a felony, second-degree forgery and violating the state Computer Crimes Act. Under a plea deal, she was put on probation for three years. She also was ordered to pay a $150 judicial assessment, court costs and other fees. Her attorney, Malcolm Savage, said on Nov. 6 she would have no comment. More: State Rep. Ajay Pittman resigns and pleads guilty to three felonies Pittman and Byas were charged with conspiracy, second-degree forgery and the computer crime on Jan. 28 in Oklahoma County District Court. Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to all three felonies the same day and resigned from office. Under a plea deal, she was put on probation for seven years. Pittman also is making restitution under the deal, with the funds going to a charity. She was allowed in April to pay $7,858 to the Langston University Foundation in installments. Pittman, 33, was first elected in 2018 and represented House District

Oklahoma · 2d

hoodline.com

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Oklahoma School Report Cards Reveal Uneven Results Across the Oklahoma City Area

Oklahoma’s 2026 public-school report cards show contrasting outcomes in the Oklahoma City area: eight of Oklahoma City Public Schools’ 10 high schools received a D or F, while every Edmond Public Schools high school earned a B. About 70% of OKCPS schools improved their overall scores from the previous year, according to News 9. The Oklahoma State Department of Education issued grades for 1,750 schools, up from 1,724 the year before, the station reported.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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They promised free rehab in California. We investigated what happened next.

By the time I walked up to Integrity Recovery Center’s front door, I’d been trying to get a hold of the owners for months. Integrity’s website described the treatment facility as a “healing sanctuary” and showed photographs of a gleaming white mansion with a pool in the Los Angeles foothills. The place looked a little dingier in person, with trash in the driveway and weeds growing over a retaining wall.

Oklahoma City, OK · 18h

okcfox.com

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Oklahoma Human Services DDS hiring case managers to push for no-wait services state goal

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) is hiring new case managers to advance its goal of making Oklahoma a no-wait state for services. Case managers help people navigate DDS and collaborate with the person receiving services, their family, and their support team to...

Oklahoma · 2d

The Cool Down

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Oklahoma tenant says she spent $900 on meals during 2 weeks without gas at her apartment

"I got a purse full of receipts from buying food outside my house because all the food I have is for the stove and for the oven."

Oklahoma City, OK · 4d

OKC VeloCity

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Inside Palomar's new $42 million headquarters taking shape in Oklahoma City

Construction is progressing on Palomar's new $42 million headquarters in Midtown Oklahoma City, a MAPS 4 investment designed to expand resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of abuse. Located directly across Hudson Avenue from Palomar's existing facility, the approximately 73,000-square-foot, three-story building is expected to...

Oklahoma City, OK · 5d

oklahomatoday.com

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Weekly Events Calendar: November 9-16, 2026

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday. One of the grandest Veterans Day...

Oklahoma · 3d

okcfox.com

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'I'm gonna do what the people want': New council member elected as voters oust Yukon Mayor

YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Yukon is getting new leadership after voters ousted Mayor and Ward 3 Councilmember Brian Pillmore in Tuesday's recall election. Joe Phillips received more than 1,600 votes compared to 369 for Pillmore. "The people wanted him gone and to have that many people get out and...

Yukon, OK · 3d

okpoliticstoday.com

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Mazzei looks to spending cuts to deliver tax relief

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov.-elect Mike Mazzei is laying the groundwork for his promised tax cuts by looking for money the state can stop spending. His next challenge will be getting lawmakers to agree on what can go. At his first postelection news conference Wednesday, Mazzei proposed quarterly agency spending...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

news9.com

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Norman adopts new bicycle rules allowing cyclists to proceed through stop signs, red lights

NORMAN, Okla. - Bicyclists in Norman will soon be allowed to proceed through stop signs and red lights under certain conditions after the City Council adopted a new ordinance. The ordinance, known as the “Idaho Stop” or “Idaho Rule,” takes effect on Nov. 12. City officials said the ordinance brings Norman’s municipal code in line with Oklahoma state law.

Norman, OK · 3d

KFOR

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Traffic moving slowly on I-35 in SE Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Traffic is moving slowly on I-35 in Southeast Oklahoma City Monday morning. Traffic is backed on I-35 near SE 59th St. Drivers should be cautious in that area. Visit KFOR’s Live Traffic Map.

Oklahoma City, OK · 12h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Oklahoma City Inventory Grows as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Oklahoma City buyers found more choices and more time to negotiate as inventory grew and homes lingered longer on the market.

Oklahoma City, OK · 4h