Wildlife officials say House Bill 3270 would let captive-bred deer mingle with wild herds, raising disease and hunting-industry concerns. Lawmakers in the Senate will now weigh the risks.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a 2022 law that would have forced state pensions to divest from firms on a treasurer’s blacklist. The ruling preserves trustees’ power to prioritize retirees’ financial interests.

Tinker Air Force Base asked Oklahoma City police to block a gate on SE 59th Street Tuesday morning; officials provided few public details. Officers were dispatched after a request that came in about 8 a.m.

WalletHub's latest ranking puts Oklahoma 43rd for remote work, citing a weak work-environment score and crowded households as major weaknesses. The report weighs telecommuting share, internet access and home size.

A 19-year-old Ardmore woman died after falling from a vehicle on northbound I‑35 near mile marker 50; troopers say the investigation is ongoing.

Two OKC chefs and a Midtown bar made the James Beard finalists list, giving the city a national moment ahead of the June awards.

A bobcat was spotted Friday near NW 122nd and Rockwell in northwest Oklahoma City, prompting neighbors to bring pets inside while officials offer safety tips.

Contract renewals for Oklahoma's SoonerCare have stalled amid a new attestation process, leaving providers unpaid and patients at risk of interrupted care.

OKC Parks says maintenance crews are finishing the renovated Sellers Performing Arts Center; classes, auditions and community productions are set to return soon.

HB 3372 would create a loan fund and a bond‑enhancement program to help Oklahoma public charter schools pay for buildings; the measure cleared the House and moved in the Senate on April 1. Supporters say it could close a persistent funding gap for high‑poverty charters.

Oklahoma's unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9% in January as employment fell by nearly 4,000, state officials reported; national openings held roughly steady.

A rapid warm‑up will push temps into the 80s with severe storms likely tonight. Expect large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain; keep alerts on.

At an Oklahoma City forum Monday, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls traded sharp lines on abortion enforcement and exceptions, underscoring the issue's power in the 2026 primary.