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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 · 21h

NewsTalk 1290

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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 · 18h

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 · 19h

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

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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

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

Wichita Eagle

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OKC suburb mayor ousted over data center support. Many US cities do the same.

YUKON - Joe Phillips was caring for his toddler grandson on a weekday afternoon, still processing the results of a recall election that saw him win in a landslide against the mayor of his town. The 65-year-old retired college baseball coach has been living for only a few years in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 21h

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 · 13h

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Miracle on 2nd Street brings ice rink, lights and holiday fun to Edmond through Jan. 31

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — The City of Edmond is bringing the holiday magic with Miracle on 2nd Street, the city's collection of seasonal events, experiences, and traditions. Miracle on 2nd Street is a community-wide holiday celebration with events starting on Nov. 7 and running through Jan. 31. The event is inspired by Route 66, which runs along 2nd Street in Edmond.

Edmond, OK · 2d

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Long-Vacant Automobile Alley Eyesore On Broadway Gets New Lease On Life

A one-story building at 1116 N Broadway that has long stood out as an eyesore in Oklahoma City's Automobile Alley district is set to get a facade renovation and a new second-floor apartment. The property, which consists of two separate structures, has sat largely unchanged for decades along one of the district's most visible commercial corridors.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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 · 5h

KFOR

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Holiday events kick off in Edmond

It's the holiday season, and Santa Claus is coming around in a little more than a month, but the festive cheer is getting a head start in Edmond. The ice rink at Mitch Park is now open and their "Miracle on 2nd Street" holiday fun is now underway.

Edmond, OK · 9h

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TUTV covers tight Oklahoma governor’s race and nearby Democratic wins

Election-night broadcast follows results from Oklahoma City to Tulsa, with additional coverage of Texas and Kansas. TUTV provided live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections Tuesday night, Nov. 3, tracking results across Oklahoma and neighboring states as voters determined the direction of several closely watched races. The broadcast, co-anchored by senior Bruce Bigler, junior Jake Borsuk, junior Luke Montemayor and sophomore Reese Wood, featured in-studio analysis, live election-night coverage from candidates’ watch parties and discussion of the political developments shaping results in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. While Oklahoma Republicans retained their hold on all statewide offices, Texas and Kansas saw significant Democratic victories.

Oklahoma · 9h

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