Oklahoma lawmakers challenge utility rate increases and bonds related to winter storm Uri, and question the ethics and auditing practices of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Police say officers responding to reports of gunfire in northwest Oklahoma City found one man dead in a trailer; another and an officer were hospitalized.

Cleveland County, including Norman, OK, has initiated a burn ban due to wildfire risks, allowing for certain exceptions like outdoor cooking. Violators face fines or jail, and residents are advised to take fire-preventive measures.

Governor Stitt declared a State of Emergency in Oklahoma due to ongoing wildfires, emphasizing the need for vigilance as firefighters work to contain the blazes which are only 20% contained.

Norman offers a Historic Window Lunch & Learn series for residents to learn about maintaining historic windows, with sessions on February 27 and March 27, 2026.

Oklahoma's Opioid Abatement Board is accepting grant applications to fight the opioid crisis, with Attorney General Drummond highlighting a 41% drop in overdose deaths.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt launched the OK250 initiative to celebrate the USA's 250th anniversary, focusing on Oklahoma's role in American history.

Lawton firefighters rescued multiple children from a house fire at 1707 SW C Ave; two were airlifted to an Oklahoma City hospital in critical condition while the cause is probed.

IKEA plans to open its first store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in fall 2026, revitalizing a former Belk location and potentially bringing significant economic benefits to the area.

Midwest City, OK has closed S. Douglas Blvd. for road resurfacing from SE 29th St. to Renny Rd. The closure affects I-40 ramps and should last through February 17.

Oklahoma City expects a sunny week with early hints of spring, featuring highs ranging from 53 to 74 degrees and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Red Flag Warning in effect today with gusty winds and low humidity. Avoid outdoor burning and secure loose items.

Oklahoma City recorded 74 homicides in 2025 — a small drop from 2024 — yet families say the decline doesn’t erase the pain of individual losses. Officials point to prevention and enforcement; relatives want more support.