Oklahoma Rep. Woolley introduced two bills focusing on immigration control, aiming to ensure jobs for legal workers and transparency in school enrollments.

Chen Wang from the University of Oklahoma receives a fellowship for kidney cancer diagnostic research, aiming to improve biopsy accuracy with an OCT probe.

Oklahoma Rep. Judd Strom introduced a bill to require seat belts on new school buses starting July 2025, aligning with states prioritizing child safety in school transportation.

Edmond celebrates a 92% participation rate in its recycling program, with 5,221 tons of materials saved from landfills in 2024. The program's success is also bolstered by a partnership with UCO, which has a new on-campus recycling center.

Rep. Scott Fetgatter thanked the administration for clarifying a federal funding freeze wouldn't affect social service programs like Social Security and Medicare.

University of Oklahoma research led by Sreemathi Logan targets promising treatments for dementia with a $2.2 million grant, focusing on the role of astrocytes and cellular metabolism in cognitive function.

Ali Mirchi of Oklahoma State University receives the 2024 James A. Whatley Award for notable agricultural sciences research, highlighting his work in sustainable human-environmental systems and water management.

Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton has introduced a series of reform bills focusing on child protection, hunting regulations, marriage laws, and human trafficking ahead of the 2025 session.

Oklahoma's AG seeks public help to capture two new fugitives, Jayson Geoffrey Evans and Nicholas Armando Roman, added to the state's most wanted list for serious crimes.

Rep. Mark Tedford appointed to Oklahoma's Council for Workforce and Economic Development to enhance job access and align education with workforce needs.

Rep. Scott Fetgatter is working with state and federal entities to assess the impact of a federal funding freeze on Oklahoma, emphasizing the protection of key benefit programs.

Rep. Justin Humphrey introduces a bill to rename the Oklahoma DOC to “Oklahoma Department of Corruption,” citing allegations of mismanagement and serious misconduct.

The NWS forecast for Oklahoma City includes varied weather, with showers, potential thunderstorms, and a sunny weekend. Temperatures will range from the mid-50s to low 70s.