A new report finds nursing homes and long‑term care in rural Oklahoma support more than 15,000 jobs and roughly $1.8 billion in economic activity.

An early-morning apartment fire in southwest Oklahoma City displaced a resident and left several puppies dead; firefighters rescued two animals and continue to investigate.

A 32-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested after a Sunday night stabbing in the 1700 block of Carthage Street in Fort Smith. Police say the victim was seriously injured and the suspect has a long criminal record.

A federal bill would allow physician‑owned hospitals to open in rural Oklahoma; backers promise restored services while hospital groups warn of damaging competition.

Hard freeze this morning, then a rapid warmup into the 90s by the weekend. Gusty winds and a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday make outdoor burning risky.

Noble Public Schools placed a staff member on administrative leave after a student complaint prompted a Cleveland County investigation. Court records show the employee was taken into custody.

A Union Pacific freight train struck a vehicle about one mile south of Minco on Friday afternoon, killing two people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

The Cherokee Nation is using HUD’s Section 184 pilot to build rental homes for marshals, nurses and other skilled staff, starting with two units in Tahlequah. Tribal leaders call the program a recruitment tool and a pathway to ownership.

A viral video shows customers left outside an OnCue store in Oklahoma City during a tornado warning; the chain says it is reviewing the incident and explains its policy.

Demolition crews have started removing the Woodson Pool as the city prepares to build a MAPS 4 youth center at Woodson Park. The facility will be run by the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Rep. Jim Olsen’s HB1005 would require photo ID for in-person voting and direct Service Oklahoma to issue free photo voter cards, while Congress debates the SAVE Act. Advocates warn the changes could make registration and turnout harder for many voters.

Stillwater rezoned a 12th Avenue parcel for a 56,000-square-foot YMCA that developers plan to raise to limit flood risk.

A new bill would cut the time police have to send sexual‑assault kits to labs from 20 days to 10 and require faster testing, proponents say it could shorten months‑long waits for survivors.