Oklahoma Rep. Dollens' bill, HB 3917, aiming to protect homeowners from high energy costs by implementing a surcharge on data centers during peak demand, passed a subcommittee.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1550, aiming to improve wildfire response, passed a committee. It clarifies burn ban authority for county commissioners and the Agriculture Secretary.

House Bill 3638 would require Oklahoma to join the federal Summer EBT program next year after the state previously opted out. Advocates and tribal partners say the modest monthly benefit can make a big difference for families.

Three receive felony charges for human trafficking in separate cases investigated by the OBN and OCPD, with indictments by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Grand Jury.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond remarks on the execution of Kendrick Simpson for a 2006 double homicide, suggesting it brings closure to the victims' families.

A 35-year-old man from Columbus, Nebraska, died after his vehicle went off a ravine and struck a railroad embankment while fleeing Love County deputies in Ardmore.

Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a bill to add firearm safety instruction to public school curricula from the 2026-27 school year. The measure, developed without the use of live firearms, aims to promote safe handling and awareness among students.

Rep. Collin Duel's pro-business bill, House Bill 3498, progresses in Oklahoma to modernize corporate laws after the loss of major employers, promising a competitive and stable economic environment.

An early-morning blaze at the Retreat at Lakeside in northwest Oklahoma City forced evacuations and drew a swift response from firefighters. Crews extinguished the fire and investigators are probing the cause.

A state audit found payroll padding and oversight failures at the Lincoln County E‑911 Trust Authority. The director was paid $34,329 in wages auditors say she did not earn.

A Moore family's dog survived a reported shooting after a delivery; the pet is recovering and Moore police are investigating.

Oklahoma State Senator Michael Brooks sponsored a bill to nullify nondisclosure agreements for state employees upon resignation or termination to promote government transparency.

The Oklahoma House has renamed its Veterans Caucus to Veterans and Public Safety Caucus, led by Air Force veteran Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, to also advocate for public safety officers.