Oklahoma City

Cherise Greer in the backyard of her home in Duncan, Oklahoma.

'I don't want to miss any more': One woman tries to stay clean and out of jail

Oklahoma has had the highest female incarceration rate in the nation. It's been that way for the last 25 years. The state imprisons 151 out of every 100,000 women, according to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics — more than double the national rate. Cherise Greer is out of the system but is now faced with the challenges of life on the outside.

'I don't want to miss any more': One woman tries to stay clean and out of jail
Teacher Suzanne Sutton takes a selfie in front of rows of empty desks at her classroom.

In Oklahoma, some teachers try to make ends meet. Others move out of state for better pay.

In Oklahoma, some teachers try to make ends meet. Others move out of state for better pay.
A cow

The Quapaw tribe hopes a cattle slaughterhouse will provide jobs in rural Oklahoma

The Quapaw tribe hopes a cattle slaughterhouse will provide jobs in rural Oklahoma

Investigation uncovers little regulation of fertilizer plants

Investigation uncovers little regulation of fertilizer plants

America: War Weary & Wary of Syria

America: War Weary & Wary of Syria

Scientist makes breakthrough on effort to create non-explosive fertilizer

Fertilizer is perhaps the most common ingredient in IEDs in Afghanistan, Iraq and has also been used in bombs in the United States and around the world. Scientists have tried for years to make ammonium nitrate fertilizer less detonable without success. Until now.

Scientist makes breakthrough on effort to create non-explosive fertilizer

Breakthrough on Effort to Create Non-Explosive Fertilizer

The fertilizer ammonium nitrate is cheap, abundant, and highly detonable. It's a key ingredient in many IEDs. Recently, a team in New Mexico has come up with a way to make the fertilizer less explosive.

Breakthrough on Effort to Create Non-Explosive Fertilizer

A Plaza Towers Elementary School Teacher on Moving Forward

A Plaza Towers Elementary School Teacher on Moving Forward

In Tornado Alley, weathercasters admired for keeping communities safe

In the wake of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma City, the media was widely praised for providing timely, accurate information to residents to help them stay safe during the storm. In many cases, the media was represented by the local TV meteorologist, who is on the front line of warning viewers of impending severe weather.

In Tornado Alley, weathercasters admired for keeping communities safe

Teachers: Unsung Heroes of the Oklahoma City Tornado

Teachers: Unsung Heroes of the Oklahoma City Tornado

The Mayor of Oklahoma City on How His City is Coping

The Mayor of Oklahoma City on How His City is Coping

Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens

Search and rescuers were combing through the rubble of Moore, Okla., after a devastating tornado "tore the heart out" of the suburban Oklahoma city. At least 24 people were reported dead, with that toll expected to continue to rise as the rescue turns into a recovery.

Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens

At least five dead after fertilizer plant blast rocks Texas town

A fertilizer plant in the small town of West, Texas, some 20 miles north of Waco, exploded Thursday evening, killing between five and fifteen people so far, with that number only expected to rise. A five-block area around the plant was devastated.

At least five dead after fertilizer plant blast rocks Texas town

Oklahoma-based PR firm plays vital role in NRA's image

The National Rifle Association's ad agency has been helping craft the NRA's image since the early 1980s. Though their approach has been controversial over the years, some critics say the NRA won't be changing its approach any time soon.

Oklahoma-based PR firm plays vital role in NRA's image

The Fiscal Cliff, in Song

The Fiscal Cliff, in Song