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Red Flag Warning issued for western Oklahoma as winds gust to 55 mph, fire risk rises

Tuesday, February 17

Image courtesy of Tulsa Fire Department TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Warm, dry and windy conditions are creating dangerous fire weather across Oklahoma today, prompting a Red Flag Warning. The warning is in effect because of warm temperatures, low humidity, and winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55... Read More.

LIVE: Tracking high winds and fire danger in Kansas

Tuesday, February 17

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – KSN News is monitoring the latest conditions on high winds and the extreme fire danger in Kansas. The Storm Prediction Center’s Fire Weather Outlook has portions of Kansas in the highest category. Englewood being evacuated due to fast-moving wildfire KSN News has confirmed that Englewood in Clark County... Read More.

Carson Whitsitt Pages for Rep. Pfeiffer

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY – Carson Whitsitt, a senior at Blackwell High School, paged for Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orland, from Feb. 9-12 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Carson is the son of Courtney Driskill. During their week at the Capitol, House pages work in their representative's office and have the opportunity to attend... Read More.

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Five arrested in human trafficking operation in Idabel

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Human Trafficking Response Unit, in conjunction with Skull Games Solutions and nearly a dozen other law enforcement agencies, arrested five individuals during a trafficking bust Thursday night at an Idabel motel. The operation followed a two-day advanced human trafficking training session, led by... Read More.

Cherokee Nation seeks artists for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Tuesday, February 17

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation is now accepting submissions for the 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show, the longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma. The exhibition will be held April 11 through May 16 in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at Read More.

Attorney General’s Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three on human trafficking charges

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three individuals are facing felony charges in two separate human trafficking cases after Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury indicted them on multiple counts. These indictments follow investigations by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking Unit and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD)... Read More.

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Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84

Tuesday, February 17

- President George W. Bush speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson, right, after signing a bill in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Dec. 1, 2005, authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File) RON EDMONDS/AP CHICAGO -The Rev. Jesse... Read More.

RECEPTION HONORING CITY COMMISSIONERS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Monday, February 16

The Community is invited to attend a reception on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall honoring Commissioners Annette Newcomb and Garrett Bowers. Newcomb has served as a City Commissioner since June, 2025 and ran unopposed for re-election. Bowers has served as a City... Read More.

See what foods will be left out of the cart under the new SNAP benefit change

Monday, February 16

OKLAHOMA -Beginning Sunday, February 15, grocery carts may be missing some of its favorite items as SNAP benefit changes go into effect. The change places limitations on purchases for many sugary items. This push is something Oklahoma Human Services said is meant to encourage healthier food choices and... Read More.

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State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Monday, February 16

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. State Department has ordered certain public libraries nationwide to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that librarians say their communities have come to rely on and that has run smoothly for years. The agency, which regulates U.S. passports, began issuing cease and... Read More.

Eaves Bill Requiring Firearm Safety Instruction Advances

Monday, February 16

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, passed a bill in committee that would require public schools to provide annual firearm safety instruction to students. House Bill 3312 would require schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year to provide age-appropriate firearm safety instruction from the earliest grade determined appropriate... Read More.

Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case

Monday, February 16

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Genter Drummond announced a major breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's most significant environmental cases. “For over two decades, Oklahoma... Read More.