Coldest Octobers in Oklahoma since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Octobers in Oklahoma since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed...

Cheapest gas stations in Oklahoma City

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...

ECP’s Drew Brown sees infrastructure interest in tire recycling; SkyKnight backs Oklahoma utility services...

Good morning, Hubsters. Michael Schoeck here with the US Wire from the New York newsroom. On the Wire today we’ve got an ‘Inside the exit’ story on an Energy Capital Partners-backed environmental services company that PE Hub reported exclusively...

Abandoned Grow Sites Leave Deep Scars on Oklahoma’s Rural Landscape

Abandoned Grow Sites Leave Deep Scars on Oklahoma’s Rural Landscape Across the rural stretches of Oklahoma, unregulated cultivation of cannabis has left more than empty greenhouses in its wake. What was once cultivated covertly, or...

Forbes Names Top 10 Employers in Oklahoma for 2025

Forbes, in conjunction with Statista, released its annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers, recognizing outstanding workplaces in each state based on surveys of more than 160,000 employees. In Oklahoma, employers were evaluated on work...

State Rep. Amanda Clinton studies impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Representative Amanda Clinton of Tulsa led an interim study on how the rapid growth of data centers, especially large, hyperscale facilities, affects Oklahoma’s water resources, power grid, and local economies. A state...

Goodbye Shorts, Hello Rain: State Climatologist Predicts “Real Fall” Arriving Midweek

Oklahoma is set for a significant weather shift this week, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus and data from the OCS/Mesonet Ticker. After a prolonged period of summer-like warmth, the state is preparing for the arrival of a major storm...

Policy Matters: Oklahoma can’t prosper while our neighbors struggle

Shiloh Kantz As the end-of-year celebrations grow closer, this is a good time to remember that poverty isn’t a fringe issue in Oklahoma — it’s daily life for too many of our neighbors. The latest Census data show our state ranks as the eighth...

Gov. Stitt files motion to speed up discussions on Oklahoma's poultry pollution case

Last week, Stitt filed a motion to move discussions along among the parties, according to a press release from the governor's office. "The prospect of a shared solution could provide meaningful assistance to the Court, the people of the State of...

'You can’t drink data': Oklahoma lawmakers analyze costs of growing data center industry

Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at Oklahoma's State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state's power grid and water resources. The study, requested by Rep. Amanda Clinton (D-Tulsa), brought together...

NBA First-Round Pick Gets Cancer Diagnosis At Age 20

LOADINGERROR LOADING OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Topic had a testicular procedure earlier in the month. The Thunder said at the time he’d be out...

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

WASHINGTON - As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program faces a weekend cutoff due to the U.S. government shutdown, states are stepping in to support low-income families who depend on the aid for food. Here's what each...

Service Oklahoma Norman office relocates Oct. 23

NORMAN — Service Oklahoma will relocate its Norman Licensing and Exam office to 718 N. Porter, opening Thursday, Oct. 23. The new facility offers more space, a centralized location and an updated environment aimed at better serving the community....

Will La Niña Bring Wild Winter Weather To Oklahoma Again?

Meteorologists and weather analysts are already predicting a pretty crazy winter in store for Oklahoma this year. One of the reasons they're anticipating a very hectic winter season is due to the La Niña climate pattern that we're leaning towards...

Oklahoma City Thunder gears up for new season with final preseason game

Oklahoma City Thunder gears up for new season with final preseason game The Oklahoma City Thunder is set to host the Denver Nuggets in their final preseason game before the new NBA season begins on Tuesday. ADMINISTRATION BEFORE BEING FIRED. WELL,...

Oklahoma City program helps paraprofessionals become certified teachers

INSIDE THE CLASSROOM. EVIDENCE HAS SHOWN US THAT PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE CLASSROOM ARE PARAPROFESSIONALS WHO ARE INVESTED HERE. THEY’RE ALREADY IN THE CLASSROOM, ARE GOING TO STAY. 15 FUTURE OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WILL GRADUATE...

Oklahoma state Rep. Ajay Pittman's office searched amid investigation

DEVELOPING TONIGHT. OKLAHOMA REPRESENTATIVE AJ PITTMAN’S OFFICE SEARCHED AT THE STATE CAPITOL TODAY BY THE OKLAHOMA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE, THE AG’S OFFICE CONFIRMING TO KOCO THEY SERVED A SEARCH WARRANT. AND THERE’S AN INVESTIGATION BEING DONE...

Oklahoma man arrested for 2008 rape after DNA breakthrough

IN 2008, A TEEN WAS FORCED INTO A CAR AT GUNPOINT AND THEN ASSAULTED. OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE HAD THE SUSPECT’S DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE DESCRIPTION, AND DNA, BUT NO MATCH. YESTERDAY, THAT SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED AFTER A 17 YEAR LONG SEARCH. HANDS ABOVE HIS...

Oklahoma lawmakers examine hazards of abandoned marijuana facilities

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KTUL) — Oklahoma lawmakers convened for an interim study to address the hazards posed by abandoned marijuana facilities. The sites, left behind after a surge in marijuana cultivation, are raising concerns about safety,...

Oklahoma advocates call for tougher laws on monitoring child abusers

ADVOCATES HOPE TO DO IN OKLAHOMA. THERE’S NO LAW REQUIRING MONITORING CONVICTED FELONS OF CHILD ABUSE UNLESS A JUDGE HAS THEM REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER OR A VIOLENT OFFENDER. NOW, SOME CHILD ADVOCATES SAY THERE SHOULD BE STRICTER LAWS TO HELP...