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Bill limiting AI access for minors advances from Senate tech committee Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to wrangle the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1521 by Sen. Warren Hamilton proposes limiting minors’ use of the tech.

Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to wrangle the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1521 by Sen. Warren Hamilton proposes limiting minors’ use of the tech.

Cooler weather brings some relief to Oklahoma firefighters A cold front swept through Oklahoma late Thursday, bringing weather that dampened fire potential.

A cold front swept through Oklahoma late Thursday, bringing weather that dampened fire potential.

The front brings cooler weather, lighter winds and increasing relative humidity, though two red flag warnings remain in Cimarron and Texas Counties.

How groups in Oklahoma are responding to the EPA's repeal of greenhouse gas finding The ruling will likely impact the state's oil and gas industry.

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it is eliminating its finding that key greenhouse gases are a threat to public health. In Oklahoma, it could impact state environmental agencies and the oil and gas industry.

Oklahoma lawmakers want to make dewormer drug ivermectin available over the counter Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to make a controversial anti-parasitic drug available over the counter. If passed, pharmacists will be able to supply ivermectin without a prescription.

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to make a controversial anti-parasitic drug available over the counter. House Bill 4124 would allow pharmacists to supply ivermectin without requiring a prescription from a health care professional.

Lawmakers nix attempt to allow guns in the Oklahoma Capitol House lawmakers voted down a measure that would have allowed licensed handgun owners to carry their weapons in the Oklahoma Capitol amid concerns about ensuring safety.

House lawmakers voted down a measure that would have allowed licensed handgun owners to carry their weapons in the Oklahoma Capitol amid concerns about ensuring safety.

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Many of those fighting Oklahoma's fires this week are volunteers Firefighters have been battling blazes across the Panhandle and the northwest part of Oklahoma for days now. The majority of them aren’t getting paid.

Firefighters have been battling blazes across the panhandle and the northwest part of Oklahoma for days now. The majority of them are volunteers.

Audit of Hofmeister's education department finds no wrongdoing but highlights systemic problems An audit of the State Department of Education under former Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, requested by Gov. Kevin Stitt, found no evidence of financial wrongdoing.

An audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education under former Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, requested by Gov. Kevin Stitt, found no evidence of financial wrongdoing.

The request came after a scathing audit of Epic Charter Schools in 2020.

Oklahomans seek cheaper ways to pay for health care after ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.

This year, nearly 50,000 fewer Oklahomans selected an Affordable Care Act Marketplace plan compared to last year. Amid rising costs, they're seeking cheaper options, even if they are not subject to regulations.

Senate committee approves bill to pay out-of-state groups with Oklahoma Choosing Childbirth grants Oklahoma lawmakers in the Senate are weighing a proposal to use tax dollars to fund out-of-state organizations hoping to convince women not to end their pregnancies.

Oklahoma lawmakers in the Senate are weighing a proposal to use tax dollars to fund out-of-state organizations hoping to convince women not to end their pregnancies.

More than 300,000 acres scorched in Northwest Oklahoma, Kansas Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for three Northwest Oklahoma counties Wednesday morning.

Wildfires are continuing to burn across Oklahoma. Here are the latest updates.

Peoria Tribe connects with namesake city for exhibit commemorating American history The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is collaborating with its namesake city in Illinois by building display cases for a year-long museum exhibit there.

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is collaborating with its namesake city in Illinois by building display cases for a year-long museum exhibit there.

Mustang Public Schools suspends students for ICE walkout, denies allegations of staff involvement Mustang Public Schools has suspended 122 students for demonstrating against ICE during the school day.

Mustang Public Schools has suspended 122 students for demonstrating against ICE during the school day.

A spokesperson for Mustang said students were told to remain in class, but some did not comply and participated in a Feb. 5 walkout.

Salty, oily drinking water left sores in their mouths. Oklahoma refused to find out why State regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to fin...

Oklahoma regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to find the culprit — then closed the case.

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IKEA's first Oklahoma store is coming to Tulsa. Here's what it means for the city The world’s largest furniture retailer is coming to Tulsa.

The world’s largest furniture retailer is coming to Tulsa.

IKEA announced Tuesday it will be opening its first Oklahoma store in the former Belk location in the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center.

Formal impeachment process begins against Kiowa Chairman The Legislature of the Kiowa Tribe began the formal process to impeach the Chairman, Lawrence SpottedBird. Their inquiry into Chairman Spottedbird started in October and led to a published report and ...

The Legislature of the Kiowa Tribe began the formal process to impeach the Chairman, Lawrence SpottedBird. He is accused of violating Kiowa Law and the tribe’s constitution, as well as an “extended pattern of abuse and mismanagement of Tribe finances.”

Wildfires rage across Oklahoma as conditions worsen Oklahoma fire crews are currently battling several wildfires that have consumed more than 150,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Oklahoma fire crews are battling several wildfires that have consumed more than 150,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas.

The fires were particularly devastating in Woodward. About 4,000 people were evacuated, and the fire destroyed three structures.

Gov. Stitt optimistic about Oklahoma lawmakers having $12.1 billion budget The Oklahoma Board of Equalization (BOE) met Friday morning to certify how much money the legislature can dole out to state agencies for Fiscal Year 2027. Here is a look at the final budget outlook la...

The total authorized amount Oklahoma lawmakers can spend on state agencies for the 2027 fiscal year is $12.1 billion — nearly $650 million less than last fiscal year.

Gov. Kevin Stitt says he’s optimistic based on incoming revenues.

Sen. Lankford backs bill to cut oil tax for Superfund cleanup Sen. James Lankford is cosponsoring a bill that would eliminate a tax contributing to the remediation of the country's most contaminated lands. More than a dozen such sites are listed in Oklahoma.

In an effort to lower gas prices, Sen. James Lankford is cosponsoring a bill that would eliminate an oil tax contributing to the remediation of the country's most contaminated lands. More than a dozen such sites are listed in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Insurance Department to start state-based health insurance exchange The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced its plans to transition to a state-based Marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2028 open enrollment.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced its plans to transition to a state-based Marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2028 open enrollment. Currently, Oklahoma relies on the federal government for its marketplace.

Oklahoma superintendent, secretary respond to call for investigation into student ICE protests State Superintendent Lindel Fields and Secretary of Education Dan Hamlin responded Friday morning to an open letter from lawmakers calling for an investigation into student-led ICE protests.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields responded Friday to lawmakers calling for an investigation into student ICE protests. He said he has not found proof that any demonstrations were organized or endorsed by school districts.

OKC middle-schoolers join nationwide walkouts in protest of ICE As public disapproval of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement grows, student demonstrations have spread across the country — including in Oklahoma.

As public disapproval of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement grows, student demonstrations have spread across the country — including in Oklahoma.

In Oklahoma City’s urban core, a few dozen students were among them Friday.

Oklahoma Democrats advance parts of their agenda, worry about stretching state budget With the second week of Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session behind them, Democratic leaders in both chambers say parts of their agenda are advancing. But they still worry about stretching this year's ...

With the second week of Oklahoma's 2026 legislative session behind them, Democratic leaders say parts of their agenda are advancing, like data center transparency. But they still worry about stretching this year's budget to meet Oklahomans' needs.

Oklahoma mental health agency finalizes purchase of new behavioral health campus The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health finalized the purchase of a vacant hospital in Oklahoma City to serve as the state’s largest psychiatric facility for people with severe mental illness last we...

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health finalized last week the purchase of a vacant hospital in Oklahoma City to serve as the state’s largest psychiatric facility for people with severe mental illness.

The purchase had to be approved by The Vatican.

Man indicted for allegedly impersonating Ryan Walters, sending hoax packages to educators An out-of-state man is being charged with impersonating Ryan Walters in letters to public school superintendents nearly two years ago.

An out-of-state man is being charged with impersonating former Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters in letters to public school superintendents, in which he directed them to distribute copies of apocryphal accounts of the biblical Moses.

Oklahoma can now access millions from its Rural Health Transformation Program award The agency provided updates on its plans during a webinar Thursday.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health can now access approximately $202 million of its 2026 Rural Health Transformation Program award. Proposed projects include behavioral health integration in primary care and rural residency programs.

Correction: This post and story incorrectly said Cherokee Federal had been among the firms suspended from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program. The story has been corrected, and we are awaiting further information from Cherokee Federal.

NBA All-Star Weekend features OKC Thunder players, more Oklahoma ties The Oklahoma City Thunder had two players — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren — chosen as All-Stars, but only Holmgren will compete in the game Sunday evening.

Two Oklahoma City Thunder players were selected for the NBA All-Star Game the weekend: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. But only Holmgren will compete Sunday evening due to an injury Gilgeous-Alexander is facing.

Oklahoma judge weighs Richard Glossip's second request for bond Attorneys for former death row inmate Richard Glossip are again asking an Oklahoma County judge to release him on bond while he awaits a third trial in a high-profile murder case.

Attorneys for former death row inmate Richard Glossip are again asking an Oklahoma County judge to release him on bond while he awaits a third trial in a high-profile murder case that has stretched nearly three decades.

Tyson, Cargill agree to pay for cleanup of Oklahoma river after 20-year lawsuit Oklahoma has reached settlements with two of the largest poultry companies in a 20-year-old lawsuit over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced agreemen...

Oklahoma has reached settlements with two of the largest poultry companies in a 20-year-old lawsuit over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced agreements with Tyson and Cargill Thursday.