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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 · 6h

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Oklahoma turnpikes will cost more starting in January

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The Money Overview

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Oklahoma homeowners 65 and older can freeze taxable home value by filing with the assessor by March 15, and Oklahoma County lists a $99,000 income cap for 2026

Oklahoma homeowners who are 65 or older can lock in the taxable value of their home by filing with the county assessor between Jan. 1 and March 15. The Oklahoma County Assessor lists a household income cap of $99,000 for 2026 on that senior valuation freeze, up from $89,500 the year before. The freeze holds […] The post Oklahoma homeowners 65 and older can freeze taxable home value by filing with the assessor by March 15, and Oklahoma County lists a $99,000 income cap for 2026 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma County, OK · 1h

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Residents give $700k for parks

Nichols Hills is to get two new city parks following City Council approval of donations from residents totaling over $700,000. The donations continue a tradition of strong community support for the beautification of the city. The donations came from Nichols Hills residents Nolan Coyle and the Charlie S. Givens family...

Nichols Hills, OK · 3d

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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.

Tulsa, OK · 3d

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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

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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

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Hundreds of Vendors Pack the Sprawling Flea Market at Oklahoma City’s State Fairgrounds

Some of the best finds in Oklahoma hide behind plain buildings you would drive right past. I showed up hungry and curious, expecting a quick look around, and lost track of time among the booths, tables, and food stands. Row after row of sellers turned a big open space into...

Oklahoma City, OK · 5d

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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 · 3h

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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 · 2d

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Oklahoma senator welcomes deputies to patrol state property near Norman encampment

NORMAN, OKLA. — Two Cleveland County deputies have been assigned to patrol state-owned property in Norman, including the site of a homeless encampment near Main Street and Reed Avenue, as city and state leaders continue to debate how to address the growing camp. State Sen. Lisa Standridge visited the...

Norman, OK · 3d

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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 · 4h

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Oklahoma City Overpass Pillars To Become Chicano Murals by 2028

Bare concrete pillars beneath an overpass at 17th and Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City are set to become a canvas for community art, part of a new initiative called El Movimiento that organizers hope will bring both color and connection to the area. The project aims to transform those pillars into murals celebrating Latino and Chicano traditions, Oklahoma culture and community pride.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Democratic Caucus Call to Resign

Analysis: Oklahoma House Democratic Leadership is calling on Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, to resign after being re-elected during the general election Tuesday night. Earlier this year, Williams faced allegations of sexual misconduct which led to the House Rules Committee meeting in September to discuss and recommend disciplinary action. The committee made several recommendations, including requesting Williams step down from his position. Now that he is re-elected, members of the House Democratic Caucus are renewing the call for him to resign. Apparently Democratic Leadership loves partisan attacks and hates Democracy as demonstrated by public vote.

Oklahoma · 3d

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

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New bicycle ordinance to go into effect in Norman

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — City leaders in Norman are advising motorists of a new ordinance that will change the way bicyclists travel along city roadways. The Norman City Council adopted an ordinance that will allow bicyclists to cautiously proceed through stop signs and stead red traffic signals under specific conditions.

Norman, OK · 3d

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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

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Robinson Renaissance redevelopment brings new life to historic downtown landmark

One of downtown Oklahoma City's historic landmarks is entering a new chapter as Gardner Tanenbaum transforms Robinson Renaissance into a mixed-use development featuring 106 luxury apartments while preserving the building's nearly century-old history. Developers, city leaders and community members gathered Oct. 28 for a preview of the redevelopment, celebrating both...

Oklahoma City, OK · 12h

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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 · 4d