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The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed 56 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness causing concern across the nation, through laboratory testing in 2026. Cyclosporiasis is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite, according to OSDH. The Centers for Disease Control has not confirmed a specific food item as the source, though historically, produce has been linked to most cases. kAmx?

The Salvation Army of Norman has welcomed new leaders following new assignments for various leaders within the organzation.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Residents of this Northeastern Oklahoma town continued to sign petitions last week in an effort to recall all eight city councilors and Mayor Debbie Long. The petitions come in response to the council’s May 18 approval of a project plan and Tax Incentive District for Project Mustang, a multi-phase data center planned for the Claremore Industrial Park.

WASHINGTON - Oklahoma farmers are speaking up about the slow progress of the 2026 Farm Bill and what it means for their farms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma Supreme Court referee on Tuesday heard arguments in a case which could shape the future of the state’s initiative petition process. Supporters of a state question that would let voters decide if the state’s primaries should be open challenged a determination by the Oklahoma Secretary of State that they failed to garner enough legal signatures to get it on the ballot. kAmuC656C:4 s@CH2CE[ 2? 2EE@C?6J 7@C E96 DE2E6 BF6DE:@?[ H9:49 H@F=5 A=246 2== AC:>2CJ 42?5:52E6D @?

You know a law won’t be good when the most thought-provoking question a lawmaker faces during the vetting process is whether he liked jump-roping or four square better at recess. Unfortunately, Oklahoma legislators have left our public schools, businesses and families cleaning mud off their faces like kids on a playground with the asinine requirement that elementary campuses double the minimum amount of time students must spend at recess, from 20 to 40 minutes daily.

The start of another football season is soon with media days around the corner.

President Trump’s tampering with the nation’s election system took another misguided turn last week when he crippled the independent federal agency dedicated to helping states secure fair voting procedures. By removing the remaining three members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the president flexed his newly-acquired executive power, granted by the Supreme Court’s recent decision letting him remove leaders of independent agencies without cause.

As we concluded our nation's celebration of 250 years of independence, I've been reflecting on the deep sense of division that seems to dominate our national conversation.

This story was produced in partnership with The Frontier. Ethan Corey, research and projects editor at The Appeal, contributed to this report.