Politics
Sheriff Warns of Public Safety Impacts During Legislative Panel
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane outlines potential consequences of proposed property tax elimination measure
Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves Norman's Entertainment District and OU Arena Plans
City can move forward without public vote on controversial tax-increment financing plan
Supreme Court Blocks Referendum on Norman Arena TIF
Ruling finds referendum petition's gist 'inaccurate and misleading'
Crime
Norman Mother Convicted of Drunk Driving to Be Released After 70 Days
Sara Polston will be released from prison after serving just a fraction of her 8-year sentence for a nearly deadly crash.
Two Injured in Norman Crash Closing State Highway 9 and 84th Ave
Police investigating severe accident on Wednesday evening in Oklahoma
OU Dorm Sexual Assault Report Sparks Campus-Wide Alert
University police say the suspect is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Lifestyle
Indigenous Poet Heather Hall Shares Her Journey at CU Writer's Studio
Hall discusses building a writing community, overcoming challenges, and keeping the poetry tradition alive.
OU Colleges Tailor Career Support to Student Needs
Varying approaches help students at different schools find success
Savvy Senior Shares Tools to Find Perfect Retirement Spot
Resources to research cost of living, taxes, climate, healthcare, and more when relocating for retirement
Health
Oklahoma Converts Shuttered Hospital Into Mental Health Campus
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is transforming the former SSM Health hospital in southwest Oklahoma City into a centralized inpatient psychiatric facility.
What Medicare Won't Cover in 2026
Original Medicare has limitations, so beneficiaries should be aware of what's not included.
Measles Case Linked to Norman Bar Sparks Exposure Alert
Oklahoma health officials urge unvaccinated patrons who visited Logie's On The Corner to report potential exposure.
Weather
Mesoscale Discussion Warns of Heavy Snow, Blizzard Conditions in Upper Midwest
Storm Prediction Center forecasts 1-2 inches per hour snowfall rates, localized blizzards along east-facing lake shores
Oklahoma Faces Elevated Fire Weather Risks This Week
Multiple counties in the state under Red Flag and Fire Weather Watches as warm, dry, and windy conditions increase wildfire danger.
Storm Prediction Center Warns of Severe Weather Threat in East Texas, Western Louisiana
Mesoscale Discussion 0075 indicates 60% chance of watch issuance as storms approach the region
