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Oklahoma City tourism generated more than $4 billion in 2022, according to report

A recent report finds Oklahoma City saw 23.2 million visitors in 2022, generating an estimated economic impact of $4.3 billion.

Clocks ‘fall back’ one hour for daylight saving time in Oklahoma over the weekend

Daylight saving time ends Sunday with clocks going back one hour at 2 a.m.

With legislative session over, next moves are up to Governor Stitt

The 2026 legislative session ended earlier than expected, and now all eyes are watching Governor Stitt's next moves as he considers the last legislation on his desk.

Panhandle residents pouring over maps showing possible routes for the Plains and Eastern Clean Line Project, which, if approved, would funnel wind power from Oklahoma to the southeastern U.S. power grid.

Feds Approve Transmission Project To Bring Oklahoma Wind To Southeastern U.S. Grid

The U.S. Department of Energy on March 28 cleared the way for construction of a 700-mile transmission line project designed to carry Oklahoma wind power…

Oklahoma sues social media giant Meta for fueling anxiety, depression among kids

Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

Oklahoma state parks need nearly $350 million in maintenance and repairs, according to study

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department predicts $350 million is needed to repair capital infrastructure to state parks, according to a recent study.

LGBTQ+ rights demonstrators, March 14, outside the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma won't have to enact new Title IX LGBTQ+ protections for now

Oklahoma won’t be required to expand protections for LGBTQ+ people in schools while waiting for a federal court to weigh in on new Title IX rules.

Oklahoma minimum wage state question has number of signatures needed to appear on ballot

Supporters of an effort to increase the state’s minimum wage secured enough signatures to get the issue on the ballot, organizers said Monday.

Gary Matli, a field inspector supervisor for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, checks on a Craig Elder Oil and Gas disposal well located east of Guthrie, Okla.

Oklahoma Oil Regulator Issues New Restrictions After Earthquakes — UPDATED

The oil and gas industry practice of pumping waste fluid into disposal wells is likely responsible for Oklahoma’s exponential surge in earthquake…

Pre-K teacher Elvia Walters heads out the door with a bag with school supplies and an iPad for one of her students Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Eugene Field Elementary School, in Oklahoma City.

More Than 90% Of Oklahoma School Districts Are Doing Some Kind Of In Person Schooling

More than 90% of Oklahoma school districts are doing some kind of in person schooling. StateImpact’s Robby Korth reports on the effects of in person…

Oklahomans will receive two pre-registration decals and, if needed, a metal license plate in the mail.

New Oklahoma law gives drivers only 10 days to get license plates

A new law aimed at reducing the length of time Oklahoma drivers can use temporary paper tags took effect Sunday.

Proposed Amtrak route between Oklahoma City and central Kansas selected for federal funding

All aboard the gravy train. A proposed Amtrak route connecting Oklahoma City to central Kansas by train has been selected to receive federal funding.

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