Brian McDowell is named the new Director of Laboratory Services for Oklahoma's ODAFF, bringing experience from both his previous tenure at ODAFF and the private sector.

Frederick Douglass Avenue near the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in Oklahoma City will be closed for construction, affecting traffic but not access to nearby facilities.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center in Oklahoma City is closed on Dec. 20 for maintenance but reopens Dec. 21. It accepts hazardous material to keep the city safe.

Col. Abigail Ruscetta has been named the 2024 Oklahoma Aerospace and Aviation Woman of the Year at an annual event celebrating the contributions of women in the field.

Chase Ainsworth has been sentenced to life without parole for murdering his ex-wife Samantha Ainsworth, plus 10 years for kidnapping and one year for disrupting an emergency call.

Oklahoma City weather report indicates clouds, a high near 58°, gusty winds today, and a stable barometer reading. The weekend forecast includes a chance of showers and sunny skies with temperatures in the low 60s.

KFOR won a lawsuit against the Oklahoma State Department of Education, affirming its First Amendment rights to access public meetings and press events.

Oklahoma Rep. Jay Steagall is advocating for the gradual elimination of personal and corporate income taxes in the state by 2035, asserting that these taxes infringe on constitutional rights.

Oklahoma House introduces an online survey for residents to report government inefficiencies, complementing the federal DOGE's push for accountability.

Rep. Molly Jenkins introduced Oklahoma House Bill 1010, requiring parties to reimburse elections expenses if they override primary results, after the state's Democratic Party substituted their primary-chosen candidate.

Oklahoma Senator Roland Pederson has been appointed Chair of the Select Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, and Assistant Majority Whip for the upcoming legislative session.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture reported a second detection of HPAI in Adair County, with control measures and biosecurity guidelines being reinforced.

Oklahoma City firefighters responded to multiple house fires early Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries. Causes of the fires remain under investigation.