Senate Bill 1393 in Oklahoma, sponsored by Senator Kirt, proposes the RESTORE Program to combat affordable housing shortages by incentivizing the renovation of underused properties.

Governor Stitt awarded Commissioner Tim Tipton the Governor’s Medal of Valor for his dedication to public safety and named a training center after him.

Oklahoma City faces extensive traffic disruptions with multiple roadwork projects, including lane closures and bridge works, scheduled across major roads and highways, impacting traffic throughout 2026.

OKC police gave the all‑clear after a bomb threat at Integris Southwest; the caller was identified and officials say there was no credible danger.

Oklahoma advances two AI-related bills setting governmental usage standards and denying AI legal personhood; a third bill aims to protect minors from certain AI interactions.

OKC crews worked Tuesday morning to extinguish two house fires near the 2800 block of S Goff; officials posted only a brief on-scene update.

A grass fire northwest of Shawnee forced evacuations Monday for residents between Westech and Coker roads as crews worked to contain the blaze.

A short pursuit in Midwest City ended near North Douglas and Reno with one person in custody after officers responded to a domestic call involving a firearm.

Two boys, ages 8 and 9, died after falling through ice on Bird Creek near Avant. Officials said crews searched for hours and warned residents to stay off frozen waterways.

A former Oklahoma State Penitentiary chaplain received a 10-year suspended sentence after state monitoring led to an OSBI probe and the recovery of child sexual abuse material. The plea included supervision and a sex-offender registration order.

Linda Hollrah has sued Sonic, saying a Dec. 16 parking‑lot stabbing left her with serious injuries and that the chain’s failures — including inoperable cameras — made the attack possible. The complaint seeks damages and the case will move through Oklahoma County court.

OTRD rewrote the bidding rules for state park restaurants so operators can bid per park, offer seasonal concepts and negotiate revenue shares. Site visits begin Feb. 18; proposals are due March 23.

Rep. McCane introduces bills to improve Oklahoma education, including fair compensation for educators, capping superintendent salaries, and raising the minimum hourly wage for school employees.