Oklahoma City has announced closures and service changes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with postponed trash pick-up and free fares on public transit.

Ongoing roadwork around Tulsa, including US-412, I-244, and other major interchanges, will cause traffic disruptions and closures for commuters, requiring planning for alternate routes.

Senator Spencer Kern of Oklahoma was elected as Secretary for the SARL Board to promote cooperation and policy development in North American agriculture.

Oklahoma City drivers are warned of traffic disruptions due to ODOT construction, with key routes like I-35, I-240, and I-44 being narrowed or closed, impacting commutes throughout 2026.

Oklahoma Health Department launches Families Talking Together, a program to help parents discuss sexual health with teens, offering training and materials for effective communication.

US-75 near Creek Turnpike in Jenks is reduced to one lane, causing delays until fall 2026 due to bridge rehabilitation. Other ongoing projects include improvements on I-44 and US-75 with various lane closures and detours planned through 2028.

Oklahoma City faces changing weather this week, with sunny days, potential thunderstorms, and a mix of high and low temperatures according to the National Weather Service.

Firefighters tackled a large fire at an Oklahoma City recycling center, with smoke visible from I-35. The blaze involved car parts and required a Hazmat team. No injuries were reported.

Two people died in a car crash that led to a fire in a southwest Oklahoma City store, with one other sustaining minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing.

The Edmond Fire Department warns of wildfire season, advising residents to move firewood, clear dead brush, and avoid outdoor burning on windy days to prevent fires.

Oklahoma City roadworks affect major highways and streets, with lane closures and construction on I-40, I-240, I-35, and state highways, with some disruptions lasting until summer 2026.

The Edmond Fire Department warns of Oklahoma's wildfire season, advising residents to move firewood, clear brush, and avoid burning on windy days to prevent fires.

OKCFD rescued a worker from a billboard during a medical emergency, providing care and safely lowering him down. No injuries were reported among the crew.