Oklahoma Oil Wastewater Pollution Exposed

Oklahoma oil field wastewater, OCC oversight, and investigation In a bold headline, “Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it,” reported the non-profit Oklahoma journalism group, The...

Oklahoma's First Freeze Of The Season Hits Counties Early

Thursday morning was freezing in Oklahoma, and several counties hit the first freeze of the season. For some, the first freeze came earlier than average. But the cold won't be around for long, Oklahoma will warm up well before trick-or-treating...

Oklahoma Animal Educator Appearing On Squid Games: The Challenge

The owner of Nomad's Animal Encounter in Seminole, Oklahoma has officially reached new heights on social media. All of the "Oklahoma Tea Time" stories and "People From Oklahoma" skits have helped land him a spot as a guest star on the famous TV...

Oklahoma Attorney General upholds tribal hunting rights

(KXII) - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced on Thursday he will not allow Native American hunters in Oklahoma to be prosecuted by the state for hunting on native lands without a state permit. “This is another senseless attempt to...

Climate change increasingly worries potential homebuyers

After hurricanes in Florida, floods in Texas and wildfires in California plagued the United States this year, homeownership worries Americans, a survey released Wednesday showed. More than two-thirds of Americans believe homeownership is riskier...

Yes, it froze Thursday morning in Oklahoma

First Oklahoma Freeze Brings Icy Mornings Yes, it finally froze in Oklahoma. The first freeze of the season arrived early Wednesday morning, and a second round followed Thursday morning. For many across the state, it marked the start of true fall...

Oklahoma adult day centers offer lifeline to growing aging population

Since the emergence of adult day centers in the mid-1960s, they have been an invaluable resource for the adults they provide care for and their loved ones. Today, there are more than 5,000 adult day centers across the United States and more than...

As a deadly disease imperils North American bats, researchers say Oklahoma’s population is hanging on

In a climate-controlled room at the University of Central Oklahoma, Lynda Loucks swung open a drawer akin to that of a filing cabinet. Inside were not manila folders and documents, but rows of dead bats attached to handwritten paper tags. Loucks,...

Oklahoma hunters can donate venison to feed hungry families

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO HELP THE HUNTERS AGAINST HUNGER PROGRAM, AN OPTION TO HELP HUNGRY FAMILIES AND SUPPLY FOOD BANKS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEAT. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS HUNTERS TO DONATE FRESH VENISON AND HELP THE HUNGRY ALL OVER THE STATE. JUST ONE DEER...

How To Protect Your Pets And Plants In Oklahoma's Freeze

It looks like Oklahoma will get its first freeze of the season this week! A Freeze Watch was recently upgraded to a Freeze Warning, so Oklahoma residents may want to strongly consider make preparations for below freezing temperatures. Now, it's...

Oklahoma governor seeks a settlement in the Illinois River federal lawsuit

Oklahoma's governor wants to settle the federal lawsuit over pollution of the Illinois River, saying his state's attorney general and the defendant Northwest Arkansas poultry companies are at an impasse, according to a court motion filed Oct. 17....

Tariff mayhem results in cooling sales for Oklahoma retailers

Summary: – 2025 State of Retail report shows sales growth slowing to 6.2%. – Expenses jumped 18.6% amid inflation and rising import tariffs. – Two-thirds of Oklahoma shop owners report shrinking margins. An in-depth annual report reveals...

Freeze Warning Issued For 36 Counties In Oklahoma

Oklahoma residents woke up to a chilly morning Wednesday, but Thursday morning is expected to be even colder. All of the Oklahoma counties that were in a Freeze Watch for Thursday were upgraded to a Freeze Warning. On Tuesday, the National Weather...

Public invited to comment on wildlife rule changes

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is seeking public input on proposed changes to Title 800, the administrative rules that govern hunting, fishing and Wildlife Department operations. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday,...

Oklahoma Contemporary receives $10,000 grant to support Arboretum Collaborative

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center received a $10,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Parks & Public Space Initiative. This grant is designed to support tree planting in Oklahoma City’s Campbell Art Park as well...

Are earthquakes increasing in Oklahoma? See USGS earthquake map as 2.7 mag. hits state

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of central Oklahoma late Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck around 10:11 p.m. about 1 mile west-southwest of Durant at a depth of roughly 3.1 miles. While the shaking was...

Oklahoma's First Freeze Watch: What To Expect This Week

Oklahoma's first freeze of the season might actually happen before the end of October this year. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Norman issued a Freeze Watch for the western half of Oklahoma. The Freeze Watch will go into effect late...

College football odds, picks, predictions: Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, Vanderbilt vs. Texas, fuel Week 10 slate

We've made it to college football's home stretch this season with this weekend's games dipping into November ahead of the first playoff top 25 rankings from the selection committee next week. This is an important weekend for several SEC teams in...

Oklahoma Climatologist Warns of First True Taste of Winter

Oklahoma’s First True Taste of Late-Fall and Early-Winter Oklahoma climatologist Gary McManus says it’s officially time to ditch the shorts and dig out the heaters. With temperatures dropping and strong gusts moving across the state, McManus warns...

Long Story Short: Lawmakers get earful as Oklahoma home insurance rates skyrocket

Oklahoma’s reputation as a low-cost-of-living state is taking a hit after recent hikes to home insurance premiums, with lawmakers grappling for solutions after getting an earful from constituents. Additional consumer protections are likely to be...