With flu activity rising and rural resources stretched, Oklahoma hospitals prepare for increased demand ahead of the winter.

Google plans two new data center locations in Muskogee and will commit $5 million to help grow workforce pipelines for A.I. and tech jobs in Oklahoma.

Deer mating season increases roadway risk statewide. Drivers urged to use high beams and watch wooded areas as deer movement spikes during dark hours.

Sooners now aim to beat Alabama, Missouri and LSU to stay in the CFP race. First CFP rankings release tonight as OU sits 11th in AP poll.

Will Rogers was born this day in 1879 near Oologah. His Cherokee heritage, wit, roping skills and humor took him from ranch life to national fame.

A 73-year-old Claremore woman is jailed for solicitation for murder and exploitation after disconnecting her husband’s oxygen multiple times.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approves nine land parcels for condemnation under ACCESS Oklahoma, taking the next step toward possible eminent domain use.

Contingency Board approves emergency SNAP Funding support — releasing $1 million per week for seven weeks during federal shutdown to support Oklahoma families.

Oklahoma Supreme Court hears case that could decide control and independence of Tobacco Settlement Funds and the power of TSET under state law.

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols proposes raising Tulsa Sales Tax to 9.217% to generate $80 million annually to fund homelessness response, police, fire and deficit repair.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he is okay following burglary during OKC Thunder game. Police continue searching for multiple suspects.

State Contingency Review Board set to vote on releasing $1 million weekly to Oklahoma food banks for seven weeks to help vulnerable SNAP households during shutdown.

New Oklahoma law removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental Breast Cancer services statewide, improving access for women in every county.

Ardmore man charged with first and third-degree arson after a house and pickup truck were set on fire on Halloween. He remains jailed on $75,000 bond.

A Texas man wins $5 million off a Deluxe Gold Scratcher bought in Bartlesville. Lottery reports major prize gains and ongoing Education Trust support.