The family of Lee Hodges says prosecutors declined to charge the property owner who shot him in Cromwell and is demanding 911 and body-camera recordings.

Two Okmulgee County deputies were shot while on a call; one was flown to Tulsa and a suspect is in custody as OSBI investigates.

Tulsa's greenhouse-inspired Bar Serra has opened a second location in Midtown Oklahoma City, bringing spritzes and Mediterranean-leaning small plates to NW 10th.

Mecad USA will base its U.S. headquarters at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, investing $13.4M in a 32,000‑sq‑ft hub and projecting nearly 300 jobs as hiring ramps in mid‑2026.

Sunny Friday with highs near 70°F and gusty afternoons. Warm weekend ahead with a small rain chance Monday night.

A proposed $1.6B federal package would accelerate USA Rare Earth’s Stillwater magnet factory and speed a domestic mine‑to‑magnet supply chain while key conditions remain.

Lawton initiated Black History Month with a proclamation ceremony to celebrate African American heritage and promote equality and progress within the community.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed orders to rewrite tenure at Oklahoma’s public colleges, moving many new hires to renewable, outcomes‑based contracts while keeping current tenures under review. The State Regents will be asked to implement the changes.

A growing roster of Republicans and one Democrat have staked claims for Oklahoma’s open governor’s seat as filing and primary season approach.

Wastewater and state data show influenza activity rising again in Oklahoma, with percent positivity above 20% and hospitalizations climbing, especially among older adults.

The City of Tulsa offers free firewood for residents, which can be collected from the Mulch Site, with proof of residence required. The initiative helps with heating costs and recycling efforts.

Rising ACA premiums — about 20% on average in Oklahoma — have driven more residents to downgrade plans or go uninsured, state officials say. Early signals show about 40,000 people skipped marketplace coverage this season.

Tulsa Animal Services reintroduces fees for small pets but keeps larger dog adoptions free. The policy includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping.