The Bluegrass and Chili Festival returns to downtown Tahlequah Sept. 11-12 with free admission, live music, championship chili and family activities.

A North Canadian River murder arrest has been made after Stephanie Denson Slade was found dead near Jones, with James Thompson facing two charges.

The Mike Mazzei drug test came back negative, but Gentner Drummond's campaign is challenging the type of test as Oklahoma's GOP runoff approaches.

Oklahoma power outages continue after severe storms damaged at least 81 utility poles as crews work to restore electricity during extreme heat.

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma summit will address Native health care, Tribal sovereignty, gaming, elections and voter engagement Aug. 27 in Tulsa.

The Oklahoma Sooners ranking places OU at No. 10 in the preseason AP Top 25, while Ohio State begins the 2026 college football season at No. 1.

The Oklahoma drought continues worsening despite limited northern rainfall, with 33 counties now under burn bans as wildfire danger remains high.

The Oklahoma Secretary of State arrest involves Benjamin Lepak, who was taken into custody in Edmond on a public intoxication complaint.