Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby announced Monday he is retiring at the end of the month. His son, Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby, will take over as governor.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education denied an application Monday from Dahlonegah Public Schools to change from a dependent to independent school district.

Gov. Kevin Stitt's Operation SAFE encampment sweeps produced sharply different outcomes across three Oklahoma cities. Oklahoma City's collaborative approach, which included housing funding and service provider involvement, drew praise. Norman's unannounced May sweep drew sharp criticism from advocates who said it displaced vulnerable people without resources or dignity.

KGOU's program schedule looks a little different as the popular You Bet Your Garden ceases production.

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.

Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting it. Doctors who were on the ground in the 2014 Ebola outbreak voice criticism as well.

The crew of four — NASA astronaut and commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas — are scheduled to launch next year.

Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name a few) have never made it past the group stage.

President Trump is blaming Iran for shooting down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz Monday night.

Trump also confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter are unharmed and safe.