20+ hour, 22+ min ago   (906+ words) Wildfires can quickly reshape Oklahoma’s landscape, killing some animals and forcing others to search for food, water and shelter in unfamiliar areas. The effects can be especially dangerous for young animals, nests and species unable to move quickly. However, wildlife…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (296+ words) The developers for a proposed Inola smelter project said that after a new proposal, the plant is expected to be safer. A previous plan for the project had fluoride emissions right at the cap for what the federal government allows....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1040+ words) Some landowners who attended the meeting said they are concerned the project could permanently change their property, interfere with agricultural and aviation operations and affect property values. AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company, or OK Transco, says the project is needed to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (162+ words) Oklahoma ranks 45th out of 50 states for budgeting, according to a new WalletHub report examining Americans’ financial habits and debt levels. WalletHub compared the states across 12 metrics, including average credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and foreclosure rates. Oklahoma placed below the national…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (334+ words) More than 8.4 million birds crossed Oklahoma overnight as fall migration picked up across the state, according to estimates from BirdCast. BirdCast estimates 8,407,200 birds crossed the state between 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, and 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28. WildCare Oklahoma said the number is significant but…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (483+ words) The centennial celebration of Route 66 is bringing travelers from across the country to Oklahoma. The influx of travelers means more revenue for businesses. Even amid blazing heat, people are coming out in droves to visit these roadside gems Residents have…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (339+ words) On Thursday morning, state agencies took a closer look at Oklahoma’s federally-funded childcare subsidy program following an audit by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency, or LOFT. The review came amid concerns of fraud in childcare subsidy programs across the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (642+ words) College affordability is back in the spotlight after University of Tulsa leaders announced plans to cut tuition in half for the next school year, with tuition expected to be $25,000 starting in 2027. For many Oklahoma families, however, paying for college can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1031+ words) Attorneys representing hundreds of Oklahoma homeowners say the newly released public records strengthen their allegations against State Farm as key cases move toward trial. Newly public State Farm documents are providing a closer look at the company’s efforts to reduce…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (145+ words) A welcome-home ceremony was held Thursday in Mustang as the service members reunited with family and friends. Friends, family members and Oklahoma National Guard leaders welcomed home nearly 50 soldiers Thursday following a nine-month deployment to the Middle East. The soldiers…...