Oklahoma Governor comments on Expand Energy's decision to move its headquarters to Houston while pledging to maintain significant operations in the state. He emphasizes his commitment to improving the business climate in Oklahoma.

An Osage County man accepted a plea deal resolving multiple child‑sex charges that will lead to decades in state prison and financial penalties. Formal sentencing is pending.

Hearings at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Feb. 9 put two bills on track that would tighten rules for Oklahomans voting from abroad and delay voting by people with felony convictions.

A Marshall County lawsuit says Kingston Public Schools ignored a tradition of sexualized hazing that targeted freshman girls at a June 2024 basketball camp. The district denies the accusations as investigators and the DA review the case.

The Jones Fire Department is conducting hydrant tests, possibly causing discolored water or pressure changes; this is temporary and part of routine checks.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt discusses aligning higher education with workforce needs and proposes initiatives like tenure reform and apprenticeship expansion to prepare students for the job market.

Rep. Ross Ford filed HB 4103 to raise Oklahoma's homestead exemption to $2,315 and add five‑year CPI adjustments, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2027.

An Oklahoma County judge revoked a suspended sentence and ordered an OKC man to five years behind bars after prosecutors said he repeatedly broke probation tied to a 2023 bar shooting.

Mecad USA will base its U.S. headquarters at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, investing $13.4M in a 32,000‑sq‑ft hub and projecting nearly 300 jobs as hiring ramps in mid‑2026.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed orders to rewrite tenure at Oklahoma’s public colleges, moving many new hires to renewable, outcomes‑based contracts while keeping current tenures under review. The State Regents will be asked to implement the changes.

Mayes County's 911 system went offline Wednesday; officials directed residents to alternate numbers while crews worked to restore service.

Edmond’s planning commission signed off on a Whataburger site plan at the Covell exit, adding another national chain to a growing mix of restaurants and retail. The move follows years of public infrastructure investment to ready the interchange for more development.

A newly posted draft of Oklahoma’s social studies standards removes Bible references and disputed 2020‑election and COVID‑origin language and opens a public comment period through Feb. 18.