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.

The USDA has suspended Arbuckle Wilderness Park’s exhibitor license for 21 days after inspectors cited alleged Animal Welfare Act violations. The suspension bars the park from exhibiting or moving regulated animals while the agency reviews the case.

Voucher inspections are lengthening move‑in timelines and slowing Oklahoma City’s encampment‑rehousing push, advocates say. Small code failures are leaving people outdoors longer amid a tight rental market.

Putnam City approved its first English‑Spanish immersion charter; Puentes y Puertas aims to open in fall 2027 with an 80:20 model and startup funding.

PrideFest 2026 filled Scissortail Park Friday with national headliners, local bands and community booths. The three-day festival runs through Sunday.