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Balancing books and babies: Bill for extended maternity leave for educators on Senate agenda

Balancing books and babies: Bill for extended maternity leave for educators on Senate agenda

Kris Crawford House Bill 1601, offering Oklahoma teachers up to 12 weeks of maternity leave by linking to accrued sick days, heads to full Senate.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

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NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

Joe Carmody Skiatook police officer heroically rescues dog trapped under backyard shed. The story of determination, a shovel, and a much-loved pet named Princess.

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

Joe Carmody Skiatook police officer heroically rescues dog trapped under backyard shed. The story of determination, a shovel, and a much-loved pet named Princess.

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

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NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

'Shed happens:' Skiatook police officer rescues dog trapped under backyard shed

Joe Carmody Skiatook police officer heroically rescues dog trapped under backyard shed. The story of determination, a shovel, and a much-loved pet named Princess.

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

Oklahoma State Board of Education set to meet for first time since February

Oklahoma State Board of Education set to meet for first time since February

Addie Crawford The Oklahoma State Board of Education will discuss the possible revocation of a dozen teaching licences and a request from Ada Public Schools to lower the number of school hours for the district in Thursday's meeting.

Tulsa author tackles mental health in sports with new student-athlete guide

Tulsa author tackles mental health in sports with new student-athlete guide

Brooke Cox Tulsa mental health advocate Clay Rojas is releasing a new guide to help student-athletes manage mental health challenges, with a community launch event set for April 25 at WOMPA.

Tulsa’s 1921 Awards support Black entrepreneurs, honor Black Wall Street

Tulsa’s 1921 Awards support Black entrepreneurs, honor Black Wall Street

Autumn Bracey A Tulsa nonprofit is awarding nearly $3,800 each to eight Black entrepreneurs through the 1921 Awards, a grant program honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street by supporting business owners who drive economic and community change.

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