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Oklahoma Watch, July 8, 2026

Composer and Lyricist RALPH BLANE died Monday at the age of 81 at his home in Oklahoma. He is best known for his work with HUGH MARTIN. Together they wrote songs for Broadway and Hollywood. They are best known for songs in the MGM classic, "Meet Me in St. Louis." That starred Judy Garland and featured the songs "The Trolley Song," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "The Boy Next Door." (Originally aired 10/

The group that oversees the Grand Lake wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency to grant it permanent relief from what’s known as a rule curve, which…

Oklahoma providers argued it asked them to find staff they can’t afford and that doesn’t exist.

Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, says the ballot initiative process codified in the state constitution is under attack by the Republican supermajority in the legislature. So he spent the last 9 months writing a book that calls Oklahomans to action in its defense.

The agency provided updates on its plans during a webinar Thursday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a couple of programs providing tribal governments, states, schools and food banks money to buy locally produced food. Some farmers involved in the projects are looking to pivot their operations.

The sign on the front door says “closed,” but Pecan Creek Catering in New Cordell, Okla., is open for business. Out back, a tractor-trailer is being…

Many students at Oklahoma Centennial Mid-High in northeast Oklahoma City often don’t eat breakfast. And when students are hungry, they don’t pay attention…

All seven members of Oklahoma’s Congress delegation criticized President Obama’s executive action to try to reduce gun violence.U.S. Rep. Steve Russell…

Backlash is mounting toward a resolution passed by Oklahoma’s State Board of Education to equalize funding for charter and traditional public schools.More…

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is trying to figure out how to navigate a conflict between Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond over what licenses tribal citizens need when hunting in Indian Country.