Oklahoma’s El Reno community rallies for Sgt. Thomas Duran, critically injured in a hit-and-run. He remains in ICU; family asks for prayers and donations.

The city of Tulsa extends its downtown teen curfew for one more year, covering 9 p.m.–6 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Measure under review for October 2026.

Multiple Oklahoma high schools move their Friday football games to tonight due to possible severe weather. Check your team’s schedule now.

Oklahoma’s state school board meets to review two Supreme Court-level suits and teacher licensing today. Stay updated on local education decisions.

Starting Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers face fines for using phones in school or construction zones under a new distracted driving law.

Nearly 15,000 marijuana plants and hundreds of pounds of processed weed seized near Wilson. Oklahoma AG task force led the raid.

Oklahoma National Guard members deploy to the Middle East after training at Fort Bliss to support Operation Spartan Shield. Expected return next fall.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers cleared Tulsa homeless camps again, leaving many without belongings as the city plans a new shelter.

Oklahoma Senate President Lonnie Paxton wants the state compensation board to revisit a pay raise decision that favored legislative leaders.

New State Superintendent Lindel Fields reviews halted social studies standards and testing policies while preparing a new budget.

Oklahoma DHS says SNAP funding will stop Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, impacting over 684,000 residents relying on food assistance.

Mayor Holt Proclaims Citywide Celebration OKLAHOMA CITY — The city is going blue today as fans celebrate OKC Thunder Day , a citywide event honoring the team’s first NBA championship  and the start of a brand-new season. Mayor David Holt  announced the proclamation Tuesday, declaring October 21, 2025 , as a day dedicated to celebrating the Oklahoma City Thunder. The timing couldn’t be better — it coincides with the team’s season opener  at Paycom Center. Championship Rings an

OESC secures $6M to expand aerospace, AI, and manufacturing workforce training with CareerTech, colleges, and Guild partnerships.

Gov. Kevin Stitt asks federal court to fast-track Oklahoma’s Tyson Foods pollution case, calling for balance between environment and economy.

Ben’s Original rice products recalled in Oklahoma after reports of small stones in select packages sold at Target and Amazon.

Oklahoma lawmakers investigate misuse of automated license plate readers amid privacy and legal concerns from attorneys and citizens.

Oklahoma’s Mental Health Department seeks $79 million to rebuild services after budget cuts and major financial troubles.

Rep. Chris Banning plans a bill to protect Oklahoma students’ right to wear patriotic clothing after Bixby school controversy.

Oklahoma hits its highest tobacco compliance rate in a decade, keeping tobacco out of youth hands through stronger inspections and enforcement.

ODOT narrows U.S. 69 between Atoka and Durant for resurfacing through early November. Drivers should expect delays and detours.