Oklahoma City faces a severe winter storm with heavy snow and sleet forecasted, and the NWS warns of dangerous travel conditions and extremely low temperatures.

OKC adjusts trash schedule due to expected winter weather, moving Friday and Monday pickups to Wednesday, with bulky waste collections ongoing as planned. Residents should have bins out by early morning.

Oklahoma Sen. Gollihare sponsors bill to protect worship services from disruptions; SB 743 could impose fines, jail time for offenders while respecting free speech rights.

Oklahoma's Sen. Mann introduced bills expanding family leave for teachers, including adoption leave and bereavement leave, demonstrating bipartisan efforts to support educators.

Oklahoma State Senator Kendal Sacchieri introduces a bill to temporarily halt new data center construction to study their impacts on communities and the environment.

Oklahoma's Attorney General reported on law enforcement initiatives, highlighting success against crime and firm stances on federal overreach, immigration, and biological sex laws.

A coalition of 18 state attorneys general, led by Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond, supports President Trump's move to cut federal funds for NYCPS over their transgender bathroom policies, calling for respect of gender-based statutes and student privacy.

The Edmond Department of Building & Safety conducted 1,503 building and 5,181 trade permit reviews, and 25,593 inspections in 2022, emphasizing community safety through inspections and code enforcement.

Oklahoma City officials are responding to a DHS letter about a proposed ICE processing center, discussing the need for local approvals and public involvement.

Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is accepting nominations for an award honoring volunteer contributions to animal welfare, named after Erica Loftis. Deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026.

The City of Moore announced a free Valentine's Day art event for families with required online registration, emphasizing community engagement on February 14.

Norman, OK, has begun installing chlorine sites at city wells, following DEQ directives requiring public water sources to have disinfectant residuals. Residents may notice a chlorine taste or smell temporarily.

Oklahoma City drivers face construction-related challenges, with lane closures and detours throughout the city. ODOT advises patience as projects like light repairs and intersection improvements are underway, causing traffic delays.