Edmond, Oklahoma residents are warned by the fire department of extreme fire danger due to windy, dry conditions, with a strict ban on outdoor burning and activities that could cause sparks.

Tulsa city facilities close for MLK Day; refuse collection continues, but yard waste pickup adjusts. Essential services remain operational, and recreational amenities like golf courses and the zoo stay open.

Oklahoma City forecast: Chilly morning at 18°F; sunny day with high near 56°F; clear night with low around 25°F. Flurries possible on MLK Day with high near 35°F. Sunny week ahead with rising temps.

Oklahoma City's Bricktown Canal is scheduled for cleaning starting January 20, as announced by the city parks department. The process involves draining, debris removal, and refilling, expected to last about three and a half weeks.

Norman, Oklahoma unveiled a sustainability-themed sculpture, HazMatt, at its new Household Hazardous Waste Facility, symbolizing environmental responsibility.

Senator Dusty Deevers introduces five "America First" immigration bills in Oklahoma, targeting illegal immigration and protecting local jobs by restricting visa programs and introducing E-Verify and remittance tax.

State Senator Hamilton proposes bills to prevent foreign land ownership and data center control in Oklahoma, and to protect minors from harmful AI interactions.

Oklahoma Senator David Bullard filed SB 1868 to require teaching creationism alongside evolution in schools, aiming to promote critical thinking and the examination of life's origins.

Exploratory work continues on the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma through February, with minimal traffic disruptions expected, as per the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert introduced two bills to ensure taxpayer-funded assistance in Oklahoma goes only to lawful residents, citing accountability and fairness.

Oklahoma's Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert introduces HB 4420 to improve early literacy, focusing on reading proficiency by third grade through science-based instruction and community involvement.

Lawton honors two citizens, Jeffrey Dorell with the True North Award for his role as a chemist ensuring water safety, and Felicia Maddox with the Citizen of the Month Award for her community service.

Lawton received a federal Safe Streets for All grant for improving road safety, focusing on a data-driven plan to identify high-risk areas and potentially upgrade infrastructure for all road users.