Employee-owned Homeland said four Oklahoma locations will close within 45 days, shuttering two stores in Norman and one in Edmond as it consolidates operations.

Amazon will open four delivery sites in Broken Arrow, Perry, Weatherford and McAlester, promising faster deliveries and more than 500 jobs statewide.

Officials confirm exploratory talks with Buc‑ee’s about a potential I‑40/Cimarron Road travel center west of Oklahoma City; no deal has been finalized.

IKEA plans to open its first store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in fall 2026, revitalizing a former Belk location and potentially bringing significant economic benefits to the area.

Ikea has chosen Tulsa Hills for a 51,000-square-foot store — its first in Oklahoma — planned for 2026, with details and hiring timelines still pending.

A proposed $1.6B federal package would accelerate USA Rare Earth’s Stillwater magnet factory and speed a domestic mine‑to‑magnet supply chain while key conditions remain.

Danish drone-defense firm MyDefence will convert a century‑old downtown OKC warehouse into offices and R&D, bringing new local jobs and production capacity.

One man was fatally shot after an early morning dispute at a northeast Oklahoma City 7-Eleven; the shooter remains at large.

Operation Grinch by Oklahoma City Police led to multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods and illicit drugs, involving various law enforcement units.

Oklahoma City reminds residents that fireworks are illegal within city limits and offers a hotline for reporting violations during New Year's Eve. Violators can face fines and jail time.

Grassroots campaigns encourage boycotting big retailers during the holiday shopping season to support local businesses and protest against corporate practices.

Norman, Oklahoma launches Small Business Season to encourage shopping at local businesses during the holidays, with support from city officials and the community.

Oklahoma Representative David Hardin addresses concerns about the economic impact of potential reductions in the poultry industry in Adair County and advocates for a balance between environmental and economic interests.