A new state law doubling daily elementary recess to 40 minutes is forcing Oklahoma districts to add minutes or days to meet instructional-hour rules.

TEEM flagged thousands as eligible for pretrial release in 2025, but prosecutors opposed most requests — leaving many low-income defendants jailed. The divide raises questions about who the system protects.

Patchy fog burns off Monday in Oklahoma City; sunny with a high near 92°F and heat building into the week. Take cooling‑center plans and midday breaks seriously.

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.

Two cars were left stuck beneath the I-35 bridge at Britton Road after heavy storms; crews responded as flash-flood warnings moved through northeast Oklahoma City.

A semi-trailer was toppled on I‑44 in northeast Oklahoma City as storms produced damaging gusts and downed power lines. Storm chasers and the NWS reported strong winds.

Norman’s council approved a yearlong moratorium on new data‑center permits to give staff time to update zoning and hold public hearings.

A fatal crash closed U.S. Highway 169 in Rogers County as OHP troopers investigated; drivers were urged to use alternate routes.

Mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 93°F and a slight morning shower chance. Storms possible this afternoon; triple-digit heat arrives midweek.

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.

A Heat Advisory covers Oklahoma City Saturday, July 4. Expect highs near 100°F and heat‑index readings in the low 100s; late‑night storms are possible.

A published list appears to expose Social Security and driver's license numbers tied to Rogers County Jail, prompting identity-theft fears and a state-level probe.

A new Enclave BioActives analysis ranks Oklahoma fifth‑most stressful to live in, citing high adult depression and low physical activity across the state. The study used America’s Health Rankings and 2024 CDC figures.