The U.S. government shutdown has begun, forcing furloughs and service delays. Oklahoma braces for local impacts on workers and services.

Ryan Walters resigns as Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, preparing to lead the Teacher Freedom Alliance.

Tulsa mourns after a firefighter was killed in a five-vehicle crash in Owasso that left two others critically injured.

Oklahoma homeowners pay one of the highest shares of income for property insurance in the U.S., sparking legislative action and heated debate.

A new poll shows Gentner Drummond slightly ahead of Charles McCall, with one-third of Oklahoma GOP voters undecided.

Ardmore Police will use drones to find missing people and track suspects, training officers to master search patterns and nighttime operations.

Michael Hawkins Jr. replaces John Mateer as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback against Kent State. Coaches say he’s ready to lead the Sooners offense.

OHP and federal partners detained 125 undocumented immigrants along rural I-40; many allegedly drove semis with suspect commercial licenses.

PSO asks regulators to approve an Oologah plant expansion and wind purchases, warning Tulsa demand could outpace supply by 2027.

A 6-year-old found malnourished and burned in Moore; father and stepmother face child abuse and neglect charges as DHS investigates.

Ninnekah homeowners face a 75% year-one property tax hike to help pay a $7.5M school abuse settlement over three years.

Oklahoma’s first frost is expected October 21, based on decades of weather data. Temps will drop from highs in the 90s to 70s.

Oklahoma City’s oldest continuously operating library turns 100 and sheds segregation-era name, now called Stockyards City Library.

Cynthia Garcia vanished in 2016 after leaving work. Her remains were found near Wayne in 2018. OSBI continues to seek tips.

AG Gentner Drummond stops deceptive charity scheme where just $126K of $45M raised went to breast cancer screenings.

Creek County deputies seized meth, paraphernalia, and firearms; two suspects face multiple charges including trafficking and illegal gun possession.

Wapanucka school counselor Tabitha Brooks was arrested on a first-degree rape charge; the small district is bracing for impact as the case unfolds.

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck north of Prague; residents in Shawnee and Choctaw reported shaking. No injuries or damage reported.

After defensive struggles, OSU fires Todd Grantham; Clint Bowen elevated to interim defensive coordinator for the rest of the season.

New report says Oklahoma’s mental health agency is falling short on court-ordered reforms, though new leadership shows early progress.