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This Jan. 31, 2018, photo shows shopping carts at a Costco in Homestead, Pa.

Costco Takes Step Toward Opening Store In Oklahoma City

The second largest retail chain in the world is one step closer to bringing a store to Oklahoma City.The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approved…

Gov. Kevin Stitt's administration could have avoided misspending of pandemic aid funds had it put policy differences aside and worked more closely with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, a grand jury reported Tuesday.

Grand jury: Oklahoma governor's management of pandemic programs was 'indefensible'

A Multi-County Grand Jury investigation determined Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration and state Superintendent Ryan Walters carried out “grossly negligent handling” of federal pandemic aid funds, but grand jurors found insufficient evidence for criminal indictments.

The Oklahoma Mesonet site in Woodward, OK, suffered damage from a wildfire that melted the weather station's instruments on Feb. 17, 2026.

More than 300,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas

Oklahoma fire crews are currently battling several wildfires that have consumed more than 150,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Oklahoma House swaps resolution language with proposal to change Medicaid expansion

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert said it was the only way to get a sought-after state question on ballot before they adjourn sine die.

How Much Money Will Oklahoma Universities Get From The American Rescue Plan?

The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday how it would allocate more than $36 billion to higher education institutions as part of the American…

Red Cross Awards $6.5 Million For Storm Shelters In Central Oklahoma

The American Red Cross has awarded $6.5 million to Oklahoma cities, counties and tribes to purchase and install individual storm shelters.Thursday's grant…

Women's College World Series Staying In Oklahoma City Through At Least 2020

The NCAA says it will keep its Division I softball championship tournament in Oklahoma City through 2020 and likely will extend the deal through…

Lawmakers Honor Oklahoma National Guard Soldier Paralyzed During May Tornado

The Oklahoma Legislature has honored a soldier with the 45th Infantry Brigade who was seriously injured while trying to protect others when a massive…

Achara, the new baby elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City Zoo's New Baby Elephant Finally Has A Name, And It Is...

An Asian elephant born last month at the Oklahoma City Zoo finally has a name.She's the second elephant born at the zoo since 2011.Zoo officials say the…

In January 2015, drought stricken Waurika Lake was dangerously low.

From Revenue Failure To Right-To-Farm: StateImpact Oklahoma Covers 2016

There’s a $1 billion hole in the state budget that has consequences for Oklahoma’s environment and natural resources. A controversial state question could…

Norman’s Choice: Wastewater Reuse Or Reliance On Oklahoma City’s Pipelines

Oklahoma’s third largest city is at a water crossroads.Norman is updating its strategic water supply plan to make sure it has enough to meet growing…

Oklahoma City Board of Education Chair Paula Lewis, right, speaks during a due process hearing on May 7 at the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services in Oklahoma City. The district's school board approved a ban on student cellphone use to comply with a new state law.

Despite some dissent, Oklahoma City school board approves cellphone ban

A new statewide cellphone ban received mixed reviews from the Oklahoma City Board of Education while it implemented the policy on Monday.

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