Two Lawton residents, Garry Swedlund and Don Sullivan, were chosen for Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Mission #12 to Washington, D.C., on April 14 to visit national memorials.

The Oklahoma House voted unanimously to advance HB 4144, a bill that would require arrest and incident reports be available to the public during Sunshine Week.

High Wind Warning in effect Sunday; gusts to 65 mph and a Red Flag Warning midday.

A High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch are in effect Sunday. Gusts up to 65 mph are possible — secure loose items and prepare for a sharp temperature drop.

Sofidel is investing $775M to expand its Inola, Oklahoma mill with a 75,000‑tonne‑per‑year Valmet TAD line and a 1‑million‑sq‑ft automated warehouse. Machine start is set for Q2 2028.

Sunny and warm Friday, then a sharp flip: very strong winds and a big cool-down Sunday into Monday.

A ribbon-cutting capped a $170M rebuild of the I‑40/Douglas interchange — now named for Sen. James Inhofe — widening the freeway and upgrading key bridges in the OKC metro.

The Oklahoma House approved HB 3176 to create a state 'GAS Hub' to court federal research dollars and national lab status, advancing the measure amid budget concerns.

City officials warned of downed power lines near SW 33rd and Meridian Tuesday night. Drivers were told to avoid the area.

Police and forecasters warn of an evening severe‑weather threat across the OKC metro, with hail, damaging winds and a possible tornado risk. Stay alert and have a plan.

The Oklahoma Senate approved SB1238, reclassifying domestic abuse in front of children as a felony with 1–5 years behind bars and up to a $7,000 fine. The bill now heads to the House.

A person was killed Monday in northwest Oklahoma City after a vehicle struck them near NW 23rd and Pennsylvania. Police say the crash is under investigation.

Clear Sunday and a big warm-up Monday before showers and possible severe storms Tuesday, March 10, 2026.