Two Oklahoma bills take effect to ease gun safety and healthcare costs, offering tax exemptions on gun safes and extending contraceptive supply coverage.

The Light of the World Church in Lawton received the Clean Sweep Award for its efforts in city beautification.

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert visited Ardmore with Republicans for the Capitol to Community tour, discussing local concerns, economic potential, and innovation, with plans to visit more cities like Lawton and Guthry next.

Lawton honors Joslyn Wood, Max Sasseen, and Jeannette Klein for their community service with a proclamation for Extra Mile Day during a City Council meeting.

Oklahoma lawmakers examine the foster care system to address placement instability and support for foster families, with testimonies highlighting issues like inadequate compensation and the need for improved care and community involvement.

Oklahoma road construction is causing traffic delays with lane narrowing on SH-4/Piedmont Rd. and I-35, and road closures affecting I-40, SH-37, US-77, SH-66, US-81, and intersections in Edmond. Projects are ongoing through 2025/2026.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urges the US Senate to protect SNAP benefits amid government shutdown, supported by a coalition of state attorneys general.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas, warning of winds up to 50 mph, with a possible impact on power and road safety.

Oklahoma introduces a new hands-free law to curb distracted driving in school and work zones, effective November 1, with protections for driver privacy.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office shares safety tips for Halloween, including sticking to well-lit areas, using glow sticks, checking candy, and driving cautiously.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond supports Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, awaiting a decisive Supreme Court ruling on its constitutionality.

Oklahoma lawmakers discuss enhancing police safety through better interagency coordination, known as deconfliction, for more effective operations and reduced risk of operational overlap.

An Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II made an emergency landing in Oklahoma City, hitting power lines and starting a fire but causing no injuries. The incident is under investigation.