Gas Prices Top $4 as Iran War Drives Costs Higher
Jamie Jackson
April 7, 2026
(AURN News) — As the war with Iran continues, Americans are paying more at the pump, with gas prices climbing back above $4 a gallon
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Gas Prices Surge in U.S. as Oil Hits $100 Amid Iran Conflict
Jamie Jackson
March 9, 2026
(AURN News) — Americans are paying more at the pump as oil prices surge during the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, pushing
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Bipartisan Scrutiny
Ebony McMorris
March 6, 2026
(AURN News) — President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a contentious congressional hearing in which lawmakers pressed her about spending
DOJ Expands Voter Roll Lawsuits
Ebony McMorris
February 27, 2026
(AURN News) — The Justice Department has expanded its effort to obtain unredacted voter registration lists, filing five new lawsuits Thursday against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky,
Viola Ford Fletcher, Oldest Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor, Dies at 111
Clay Cane
November 25, 2025
(AURN News) — Viola Ford Fletcher — the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — has died at 111, according to CNN.
Oklahoma Senator Wants Charlie Kirk Statue at Every State College
Jamie Jackson
September 25, 2025
(AURN News) — In Oklahoma, Republican state Sen. Shane Jett filed several pieces of legislation centered on Charlie Kirk, the conservative Turning Point USA leader
On This Day in 1958: First Sit-In Led by Clara Luper and Students
Clay Cane
August 19, 2025
On Aug. 19, 1958, the NAACP Youth Council, led by teacher Clara Luper and her students, launched a sit-in at the Katz Drug Store lunch
Trump’s Budget Bill Implodes in GOP Revolt
Jamie Jackson
May 16, 2025
(AURN News) — So much for the art of the deal. President Donald Trump’s signature budget proposal — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” —
Top Polluted Cities Revealed — Is Yours One of Them?
Jamie Jackson
April 23, 2025
(AURN News) — How clean is your air? The American Lung Association released its latest report this week that includes the most polluted cities in the United
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations Case
Ebony McMorris
June 14, 2024
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, dampening hopes for reparations. The
On this day in 1897, Langston University was established
Clay Cane
March 12, 2024
Established on March 12, 1897, in Langston, Oklahoma, Langston University stands as Oklahoma’s sole historically Black college or university. In response to the exclusion of
Oklahoma Governor Targets DEI Initiatives
Ebony McMorris
December 14, 2023
More states are targeting DEI funding, the latest being Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order eliminating funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
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