Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma launched Operation SAFE in Tulsa to clear homeless camps on state properties and address related disorder by cleaning up and enforcing laws, with options for assistance or legal consequences for the displaced.

Tulsa drivers face disruptions due to multiple construction projects on key roadways and ramps, with lane reductions, detours, and night-time work schedules lasting into 2028.

North Norman residents reported unusual chlorine smell and taste in their water, which the city linked to a single operating chlorinated well; safety levels were confirmed, yet the well was temporarily shut down.

A road rage incident on I-240 in Oklahoma City resulted in a driver being shot in the leg and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled and has not been caught.

Oklahoma's mental health department faces major budget cuts, resulting in over 300 mental health service contracts not being renewed. Financial mismanagement was also found, with the department unlawfully paying past invoices with current budgets.

A man died after his vehicle hit a school bus in Rogers County, OK. Nine on the bus were injured, and the man, David Witty, wasn't wearing a seatbelt.

Attorney General Drummond and 43 other attorneys general sent a letter to tech companies demanding an end to AI chatbots engaging in inappropriate interactions with children.

George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness Area in Norman will start restoration on September 4, focusing on invasive species removal over two days for ecological restoration.

Lawton prepares for an election on City Charter amendments and council seats in wards 3, 4, and 5, including a "True North Culture Statement" and extending employee probationary periods.

AG Drummond criticizes the Oklahoma State Board of Education's hiring of a new attorney, citing concerns about the appointee's qualifications and the state's education system under Governor Stitt.

Oklahoma City anticipates sunny skies with a high of 87 degrees and a southeast wind shift. Evening clouds will lower temperatures to 69 degrees. The weekend may bring a slight chance of showers.

Charges against ex-principal Phillip Koons were dropped, but he still faces a $13.5 million lawsuit over abuse allegations.

A crash on I-40 near Anderson Rd. caused a major traffic backlog and the closure of eastbound lanes, with partial reopening later and eventual clearance of the scene.