State Representative Ty Burns pleaded guilty to domestic abuse and assault charges after investigations revealed he attempted to run his van off the road with his daughter inside and tried to gouge out his wife’s eye. The incidents occurred in November 2024 and April 2025, with his daughter expressing fear that he would kill her during the vehicle chase. Burns received a one-year suspended sentence and was ordered to complete a batterer’s intervention program, also stepping down from his role as chairman of the House Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee. Following the guilty plea, Burns expressed regret and took responsibility for his actions, citing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Dustin Walker, 34, has been arrested and charged with child sexual abuse after DNA tests confirmed he is the father of his 11-year-old stepdaughter’s newborn. Initially charged with child neglect, the charges were amended after the DNA results. Cherie Walker, 33, the child’s mother, was charged with enabling child sexual abuse, along with six counts of felony child neglect, for the newborn and five other children that they share, due to unsanitary living conditions. The children have been removed from the home, and the couple’s bond was set at $100,000 each.
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An Oklahoma Republican representative defended a PragerU Kids video on national television that is part of the state’s elementary school curriculum. The video, “Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World,” features cartoon characters interviewing Columbus and discussing his actions, including slavery. Critics like Brett Chapman and Jabee Williams have condemned the video as racist and minimizing the horrors of slavery. Representative Woolley defended the video as a supplemental educational tool, claiming its remarks about slavery were being misconstrued and that the video aims to provide context about Columbus’s actions within a historical setting.
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OK Rep. defends history cartoon claiming slavery was ‘better than being killed’ is a truly disheartening headline, isn’t it? It’s the kind of statement that makes you question the very foundations of historical understanding and basic human decency. The fact that a public official would defend a narrative that frames slavery as a preferable outcome is not just wrong, it’s a profound betrayal of the values this nation claims to hold.
It appears this defense stems from a cartoon series aimed at children, a partnership between the Oklahoma State Department of Education and PragerU. This is particularly concerning, given the influence such content can have on young, impressionable minds.… Continue reading
Oklahoma will require teachers from New York and California to pass a new “America First” certification test, designed to ensure educators align with the state’s conservative values. The test will evaluate knowledge of American history, including controversial claims about the 2020 election, and adherence to Oklahoma’s stance on issues like gender identity. State Superintendent Ryan Walters stated the test’s purpose is to prevent the “indoctrination” of students. Teacher unions have criticized the move, arguing it will deter qualified educators and exacerbate existing teacher shortages.
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An investigation has been launched by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office following reports of images of naked women appearing on a television during an executive session of the state Board of Education meeting in Superintendent Ryan Walters’ office. The incident, allegedly witnessed by board members, has prompted calls for clarity and transparency from state officials. Walters denies any wrongdoing, characterizing the claims as politically motivated attacks. Calls for a third-party review have been made while the state House Minority Leader has stated that a change in leadership at the Oklahoma State Department of Education has been needed for a long time.
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In Oklahoma, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is under investigation after reports surfaced of a TV in his office displaying explicit images during a state board meeting. Board members witnessed the images, leading to concerns and calls for transparency. Walters’ spokesperson dismissed the incident as a fabricated claim, but the state Senate has initiated a probe into the matter. This development follows Walters’ prior efforts to ban books with sexual content from school libraries and his mandate requiring the Bible in classrooms, actions which have faced legal challenges.
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During a recent Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters allegedly had images of nude women displayed on his office television, according to board members Becky Carson and Ryan Deatherage. Carson stated she confronted Walters about the images during the executive session, prompting him to turn off the television. The superintendent’s communications director dismissed the report as a “joke,” while Walters has previously expressed opposition to “sexual material”. State legislators are responding to the allegations, with some calling for an investigation and others advocating for all involved parties to share their perspectives.
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An investigation has been launched in Oklahoma following reports that a television screen in the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters displayed a video of nude women during a State Board of Education executive session. Board members described the video as “retro” and were shocked by the content. The incident has led to calls for a thorough and transparent review, especially considering Walters’ previous actions, including his crusade against “pornography” in schools. Walters, known for his conservative stances, has dismissed the claims as a distraction.
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In Jones, Oklahoma, a 45-year-old man, Brad McMichael, died after being attacked by two water buffaloes he had recently purchased. Emergency responders were initially delayed due to the animals’ aggressive behavior. One buffalo was killed to allow access to McMichael, who suffered fatal injuries. The second buffalo continued to pose a threat as first responders worked, according to officials.
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