Oklahoma passes Senate Bill 796, eliminating DEI programs in higher education, to focus on "academic excellence and equal opportunity" without funds for DEI activities or positions.

Norman city officials urge public vigilance to ensure safety in work zones, highlighting the high number of fatalities and injuries in 2023 due to accidents in these areas.

The National Weather Service predicts a hot week in Oklahoma City with highs of 94°F, advising residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat. Cooler temperatures and rain chances are expected early next week.

Zac Rinehart, an OTA employee and volunteer firefighter, was killed on duty along the Will Rogers Turnpike. Senator Bergstrom expressed sorrow and reminded of roadway workers' risks, also mentioning injured colleague Colton Armstrong.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, with high heat index values up to 106 expected, and advises taking precautions against heat-related illness.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond dispatched state agents to Okemah after the police department lost its chief and four other officers, leading to an emergency response to maintain public safety.

Fatal crash on I-35 in Logan County involves a box truck hitting an ODOT vehicle, possibly due to driver fatigue, leading to a passenger's death. Another incident, a hit-and-run on Highway 33, is under investigation.

Gabriel Herrell, 29, was arrested in Piedmont, OK, for 12 counts of child porn. He is awaiting extradition to South Dakota.

An Oklahoma man was sentenced to 10 years for possessing child pornography and threatening to bomb synagogues. He expressed a wish to join ISIS and scouted attack locations.

Two suspects were arrested by Oklahoma City Police following a fatal drive-by shooting at 600 SE 21st St., where James Blue was killed and a female was injured.

Senator John Haste celebrated the ceremonial signing of Oklahoma's Senate Bill 701, which allows for expanded higher education courses in Tulsa, aimed at meeting local educational and workforce needs.

Oklahoma lawmakers are allowed to use campaign funds for security, following an Ethics Commission ruling, in response to increasing threats to public servants.

Oklahoma lawmakers approve the use of campaign funds for security, following bipartisan requests for guidelines in response to safety concerns for public officials.