Dashcam shows a Gate volunteer fire chief driving through flames to herd cattle to safety during northwest Oklahoma wildfires. The charred truck and a new GoFundMe underscore the scale of the response.

A House bill would let Oklahoma counties levy up to 15% on retail medical marijuana if local voters agree. Supporters want the cash for public safety and blight cleanup; critics warn higher costs could drive people to the black market.

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was struck on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike near West Wilshire Road; officials say the trooper's condition is unknown.

A sign for Uncle Julio's has appeared in the long‑vacant Wayne's Waterside Grill building in Norman, and the chain says it's targeting an August opening.

A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature would let health-sharing ministry members deduct contributions on state taxes, promising parity while raising consumer-protection concerns.

Ashley Rowland pleaded not guilty to enabling child abuse charges in the disappearance of her daughter, London Kerr, who was last seen in April 2022. Investigators say the case remains active and are seeking tips.

Senate leaders gathered at the State Capitol on Feb. 24 to unveil a new push to boost Oklahoma education funding, with literacy and teacher recruitment at the top of the agenda. Details and dollar amounts were limited at the briefing.

Two House bills would add court-supervised mediation and create a fund for legal aid to help keep Oklahoma families with children from being evicted. Lawmakers say the measures aim to keep kids in school and homes stable.

A judge has paused Weatherford’s ammonia lawsuits while the NTSB finishes its probe, leaving injured residents waiting for a July 6 status hearing. Local attorneys say the delay complicates recovery and legal timelines.

Clear skies today and a high near 50F. Freeze overnight, then a fast warmup into the 70s midweek with elevated fire-weather concerns.

A forensic reconciliation found $893,112 in bank-to-ledger gaps and $118,532 in voided checks in the OKBred Fund, prompting OSBI and state-auditor review. Commissioners are pressing for system upgrades.

The Asian community in Tulsa celebrated the Lunar New Year and reflected on the success of the inaugural Tulsa Asia Fest, with attendance between 8,000 to 10,000.

Jersey City–born Bang Cookies has opened in Oklahoma City, bringing its oversized stuffed cookies and a community fundraising angle to the metro.