Oklahoma City and Tulsa on Alert as National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Advisories
The National Weather Service has issued severe weather advisories for parts of Oklahoma, including a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisories, due to damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections Set to Acquire Lawton Correctional Facility from Private Ownership
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will take over Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group, moving towards a fully state-run prison system. The transition is set for July 25, pending board approval.
Oklahoma City Council Approves Tightened 2026 Budget as Police and Fire Departments Plan to Trim Spending
Oklahoma City Council approved City Manager Craig Freeman's budget for 2026, entailing cuts for the Police and Fire Departments and reductions in other areas, with a focus on essential services amidst slow revenue growth.
Edmond to Consider Switching Water Supply from Oklahoma City as Advisory Is Issued for Dialysis Patients and Pet Fish Owners
Edmond residents may soon receive water from Oklahoma City, leading to changes in disinfection methods that could affect home kidney dialysis machines and aquariums, prompting the city to advise those with medical or aquatic concerns.
Epic Charter Schools Cuts 357 Jobs in Oklahoma, Shifts Focus to Online Models, Phases Out Learning Centers
Epic Charter Schools is cutting 357 jobs, including 83 teachers, and phasing out its Learning Center model to focus on other educational programs, leaving some parents concerned about transparency and the future.
