More than 2,500 Native youth and advisers gathered in Oklahoma City for UNITY’s 50th National Conference — a five-day event of workshops, cultural programs and a college-and-career expo. Speakers, scholarships and hands-on resources were central to the milestone gathering.

ConsumerAffairs puts Oklahoma in the bottom ten states to move to in 2026, citing weak health and education scores even as costs stay low.

Goodwill Central Oklahoma opened a downtown Opportunity Center to combine job training, housing help, transit assistance and a food pantry in one location. The hub also creates a shared "Nonprofit Row" for partner agencies.

Soaring diesel prices have nearly doubled the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's fuel bill, forcing route cuts and threatening summer meal service across 24 counties.

An Oklahoma City family says a $50,000 cashier's check mailed through USPS never arrived. A look at how banks and the Postal Service handle lost checks and what to do next.

Mustang has reinstated a ban on consumer fireworks inside city limits after a brief July 4 allowance. Officials warn violators may face citations and confiscation.

Severe storms forced Moore to call off its July 4 drone and fireworks show at Buck Thomas Park; the display is rescheduled for 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

A crash in Nassau last weekend killed two women connected to Langston University. The school has opened counseling and the Bahamas community has held vigils.

Barnsdall is under a temporary boil order after crews completed repairs at the local water treatment plant. Officials say the system is being cleaned and residents should boil water for drinking and cooking until tests clear the supply.

State law changed, but Oklahoma City still bans consumer fireworks. Hosts should supervise pools, arrange sober rides and check insurance before July Fourth.

The EEOC says Paycom fired an employee after repeated, life‑threatening allergic reactions and refused reasonable accommodations, the complaint alleges. The suit raises new questions about remote‑work and workplace allergen controls.

National Commander Dan K. Wiley visited Moore’s Post 184 on Tuesday to advance the American Legion’s Be the One suicide‑prevention work and hear veterans’ concerns.

A new NEADA outlook projects Oklahoma’s average summer electric bill will rise to about $786 as heat returns; local fan drives and the Salvation Army are stepping in.