Medicaid Expansion Stabilizes Rural Oklahoma Hospitals
Jimmy Leopard, CEO of Wagoner Community Hospital, credits policy for keeping rural facilities afloat.
Tulsa proposes public safety advisory board
Ascension St. John Undergoing Major Renovations
Science
University of Tulsa Receives $12.6M for AI, Cyber, and Energy Research
Funding will expand pilot-scale facilities, deepen industry partnerships, and create new pathways for student engagement.

Tulsa Looks to Reclaim Space Legacy with New Aerospace Facility
Proposed hypergolic propulsion test site at Tulsa International Airport aims to attract commercial space companies and high-skilled jobs
Tulsa Zoo Celebrates Milestone with 200+ Asian Giant Toad Hatchlings
First successful U.S. reproduction of the species without human hormones.
Weather
Red Flag Warning Issued for Tulsa Area
High fire risk expected due to dry, windy conditions on Sunday

Semi Rollover Shuts Down Southbound Lanes on US-69 in Wagoner County
Accident near W 80th St. N causes major traffic disruption
Osage Nation Urges Weather Checks Before Prescribed Burns
Fire managers say reviewing weather is crucial before conducting controlled burns.
Lifestyle
Cherokee Nation First Lady launches career program for youth
The new Public Service Career Explorers program aims to help students discover their potential within the tribe's workforce.

Long Tail Farm hosts Camp Capybara event
Animal interaction camp at Meadowlake Ranch in Sand Springs draws crowds
Oklahoma Education Bills Aim to Boost Recess, Teacher Scholarships
Three bills moving quickly through state legislature would double recess time and increase funding for aspiring educators
Automotive
New 'Diverging Diamond' Interchange Coming to Tulsa Hills
Construction on the project is set to begin in June and wrap up nearly two years later.

Oklahoma Lifts Wide Load Restrictions on Creek Turnpike
Move expected to improve traffic flow, safety, and reduce road wear in Tulsa County
Car Plows Into Crowd at Tulsa Demolition Derby, Witnesses Describe Chaos
Video shows a car leaving the main area and crashing into spectators at the Starbird car show, leaving many injured and shaken.
Travel
Oklahoma Gas Prices Climb Ahead of Spring Break Travel
Experts say conflict in the Middle East is driving the increase, but Oklahoma drivers are still seeing some of the lowest prices in the country.

21-Foot Glowing 'Cry Baby Cry' Statue Sparks Backlash in Tulsa
Neighbors near Cry Baby Hill push back against planned public art installation
Global Entry Enrollment Event in Tulsa Postponed
DHS funding hiatus delays program sign-ups at Tulsa airport