Ryan Welton

Founder of Oklahoma Memo. Ex-TV, ex-newspaper, now building smart digital news daily.

The failures that led to Locklynn McGuire’s death

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

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2 min read

Epic founders will stand trial. Here’s what to know.

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

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Drummond seeks independent audit of Oklahoma Health Care Authority amid provider complaints

Cites payment delays, denied care and lack of oversight in Medicaid managed care program

Apr 30, 2026

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Teacher raises pass — but districts could be stuck with the bill

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 30, 2026

Apr 30, 2026

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Family questions suicide ruling in sheriff’s deputy’s death

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

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Oklahoma Supreme Court hears State Farm case tied to 1,000+ Oklahoma claims

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026

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Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear major State Farm case with statewide insurance implications

Livestream starts at 1:30 p.m. CT

Apr 27, 2026

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1 min read

Some GOP candidates are rejecting lobbyist perks — here’s why it matters

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026

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Oklahoma cleans up after EF4 tornado tears through Enid

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 25, 2026

Apr 25, 2026

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Significant tornado hits Enid

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

Oklahoma’s best marketing agency gets a new brand

Candor is now Honeymoon, adding national expertise to local credibility

Apr 23, 2026

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2 min read

Questions mount over Oklahoma investment contract tied to shared lobbyist

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

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2 min read

Oklahoma brings back third-grade retention under new reading law

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Oklahoma County cuts jail monitoring staff despite history of preventable deaths

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

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2 min read

168 names, 31 years later: Oklahoma City remembers

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 20, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

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State Farm told a judge its report was “secret.” He pushed back.

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 18, 2026

Apr 18, 2026

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Oklahoma lawmaker to resign after AI image scandal

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026

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2 min read

New OKC hangout drops next week — and you can check it out first

Open House at The Boardwalk at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark happens from 5 to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday (April 23)

Apr 16, 2026

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1 min read

Stitt pushes for states to take bigger role in immigration

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Senate puts kibosh on Aug. 25 Medicaid election plan

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026

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6 min read

AI kissing video derails Oklahoma lawmaker’s reelection bid

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026

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6 min read

Court blocks controversial $1B insurance overhaul

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

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5 min read

Company behind proposed Oklahoma smelter tied to past pollution violations

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 11, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

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6 min read

Governor backs firm tied to former business partner for $2B role

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

OHP trooper, mother and child killed in OKC metro crash

This is your daily Oklahoma news recap for April 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read