Rep. Chris Kannady of Oklahoma was appointed as a Special Advisor for Policy and Programs with the Air National Guard Judge Advocate Council, commencing in February.

Oklahoma Rep. Ryan Eaves champions House Bill 3313 to improve the state's retirement system, increasing contribution rates and introducing new investment options.

Kyle Hilbert is re-elected unopposed as Oklahoma House Speaker-designate for his final term. He focuses on education and tax relief, with a commitment to state progress.

Oklahoma is advancing a bill to shield small businesses and families from utility cost spikes due to large data centers, proposed by Rep. Brad Boles and backed by the House Utilities Policy Committee.

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.