Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, has earned a spot among the 2025 Council of State Governments’ 20 Under 40 honorees. The award highlights young leaders who exemplify civility, cooperation, and innovation in state governance. Gise and fellow recipients will be honored at the CSG National Conference in Chicago this December.

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert visited Ardmore with Republicans for the Capitol to Community tour, discussing local concerns, economic potential, and innovation, with plans to visit more cities like Lawton and Guthry next.

Oklahoma City officials advise residents to keep recyclables clean, noting items like car bumpers and plastic bags damage equipment and contaminate other materials; proper disposal methods are provided.

Oklahoma pharmacies paid $157,000 to settle allegations of billing Medicaid for unauthorized COVID-19 tests, as revealed by an investigation led by the state's Attorney General's office.

Road construction on 38th Street in Lawton is underway, focusing on northbound lane paving and stormwater improvements, with a completion target of early December. Subsequent southbound work will address a failed stormwater pipe.

Lawton honors Joslyn Wood, Max Sasseen, and Jeannette Klein for their community service with a proclamation for Extra Mile Day during a City Council meeting.

NWS issues a frost advisory for parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas, with potential harm to sensitive vegetation.

Tulsa Police and emergency services aided a 13-year-old boy in distress who had climbed onto a store's roof and expressed self-harm intentions. He was safely brought down and received immediate care.

Tulsa Police are searching for 77-year-old Heberto Ayala, who has gone missing before. He was last seen in Tulsa wearing a black jacket and green pants.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 54, endorsed by Senator Weaver, broadens Aggravated DUI definitions, introducing stricter penalties starting November 1 for driving impaired, particularly in cases involving accidents, minors, or reckless acts.

Oklahoma's new bill enables former property owners to repurchase land seized by eminent domain at the original sale price, with improved notification processes to be effective November 1st.

Oklahoma's State Rep. Ellyn Hefner led a study on AI's potential impact on health care and energy, emphasizing the technology's role in enhancing Oklahoma's economy and community welfare.

Oklahoma lawmakers examine the foster care system to address placement instability and support for foster families, with testimonies highlighting issues like inadequate compensation and the need for improved care and community involvement.