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Threat Of Severe Storms Continues Tuesday Evening Across Western Oklahoma

Updated 9:02 p.m. The National Weather Services says, "Strong to severe storms seem to be increasing in coverage as winds just off the surface (low level…

Gov. Kevin Stitt takes questions from reporters during his weekly press conference on March 5, 2025, at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt elected to lead National Governors Association

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is the new chair of the National Governors Association, a bipartisan nonprofit acting as a policy advocacy and research aid for state leaders across the nation.

Representative of Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program presents at awards ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help cathedral in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma scholarship program for single parents awards most recipients to date

The Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program held an award ceremony this weekend to help single parents stay in college. Forty-eight single parents received $1,200 in flexible funds to be used for school expenses or life necessities.

Organizers prepare to count signatures to get State Question 832 on Oklahoma ballots.

What to know about Oklahoma's proposed minimum wage increase

If passed, Oklahoma could see a $15 minimum wage by 2029.

Choctaw Code Talkers memorialized with overdue honors in Southeast Oklahoma

During World War I, 19 Choctaw soldiers pioneered the use of Native languages in wartime communication to limited fanfare.

A transmission line on agricultural land

Oklahoma ranks among the highest in the nation for utility shutoffs, federal report shows

Despite its modest population size, Oklahoma had the third highest number of electricity disconnections in the U.S. because of nonpayment in 2024. It fell behind Texas and Florida and leads Tennessee.

University of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) during the second half of the Red River Rivalry game in Dallas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Oklahoma won 45-40.

University Of Oklahoma's Mayfield, Westbrook Headed To New York As Heisman Finalists

Two University of Oklahoma football players will be in New York City this weekend as finalists for one of their sport's most prestigious awards.The trust…

Officials Say Fort Sill Immigration Housing Boosted Oklahoma Business

Some officials say a southern Oklahoma city saw economic benefits from a facility that processed children who entered the country unaccompanied.Federal…

Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio during a rally Friday afternoon in downtown Oklahoma City.

Rubio On The Offensive Against Trump During Oklahoma City Campaign Stop

Republican Presidential candidate Marco Rubio visited downtown Oklahoma City Friday in advance of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. During a…

Senators Dewayne Pemberton, left, and Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, shake hands on the Senate floor during special session in October.

Two incumbent Oklahoma Republican lawmakers withdraw from their legislative races

Two Republican lawmakers have abandoned their reelection efforts.

The telehealth booth at the Okemah Library is in the basement of its media center, according to the Oklahoma State University Extension Service.

Telehealth booths help connect patients, providers in rural Oklahoma libraries

Special rooms in the Atoka, Broken Bow, Hinton and Okemah libraries are being used for telehealth to improve people’s access to healthcare providers.

Oklahoma lawmakers approve $4.1 million to resolve mental health lawsuit

A $4.1 million appropriation was quietly tucked away in the state budget in anticipation of resolving a lawsuit alleging Oklahoma’s mental health agency is not providing timely treatment to county jail inmates.

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