Governor Kevin Stitt appoints Jeff Starling as Oklahoma's Secretary of Energy & Environment, bringing his 20+ years of energy sector experience to the role.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond appeals to the state Supreme Court to defend an anti-ESG law that protects the oil and gas sectors from financial discrimination.

Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to use federal funds for a mental health facility at a proposed jail site, despite community opposition and legal challenges.

Deputy Austin Murray is named 2024 Oklahoma Officer of the Year for his bravery during a dangerous incident, recognized at a ceremony hosted by Attorney General Drummond.

The Oklahoma clemency hearing for inmate Kevin Underwood has been delayed due to two board resignations, with the Attorney General pushing for the hearing to proceed.

AG Gentner Drummond files an emergency petition for Pardon and Parole Board to hold scheduled meeting, despite two resignations, for Kevin Underwood's clemency hearing.

Oklahoma City's Hefner Water Treatment Plant is undergoing a $44 million upgrade, improving ozone disinfection and capacity, with brief changes in water taste/smell but no safety issues.

UPS is laying off 286 workers due to a partial closure of its Oklahoma City facility, with an additional 18 staff affected. The layoffs are part of a modernization effort and will begin on January 15, 2025.

Oklahoma City's Key to Home program has housed 26 individuals from downtown encampments, with a total of 332 people housed since September 2023, aiming to reach 500 by 2025.

Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation agree tentatively to renew their vehicle tag compact, awaiting approval by the Cherokee Council and Oklahoma Legislature.

Edmond city offices to close on November 28-29, 2024, for Thanksgiving, affecting trash and recycling services, with Citylink buses not running on Thursday but on a reduced schedule Friday.

City Controller Alex Fedak received the GFOA's Recognition for Outstanding Public Service for his exceptional work in government finance and leading Oklahoma City to a AAA bond rating.

Ward 1 Councilman Bradley Carter has been selected to serve a two-year term on the National League of Cities Board of Directors, focusing on issues like housing and economic development.