QUIZ: Can doing these things really help you stay cool during the Oklahoma heat wave?
Oklahoma and the nation are in the middle of a heat wave, and the Sooner State is about to see its hottest day of the year over the weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Gov. Kevin Stitt endorses Mike Mazzei ahead of Republican gubernatorial primary runoff
Gov. Kevin Stitt is officially weighed in on the race for the next governor, announcing his endorsement in Oklahoma's Republican gubernatorial primary runoff.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hottest day of the year and storm risk coming amid Fourth of July holiday weekend heat wave
The heat wave continues into the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Oklahoma, and there's a chance some may see storms.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends
As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over,...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court
CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes 1,819 pounds of illegal marijuana from Le Flore County farm
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes 1,819 pounds of illegal marijuana from Le Flore County farm
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Full Force Victoria gymnasts earn national medals
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, two Full Force Victoria gymnasts earned national awards in multiple trampoline events. Ally Baughman, a 12-year-old from Edna took home...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Applications for wildlife habitat grants now open for several Oklahoma counties
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Oklahoma Monarch Society are partnering to offer the W...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hottest Julys in Oklahoma since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Oklahoma since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ranking road environments Oklahoma football will play in 2026
With one of the toughest beginnings to a schedule for this upcoming season, the Sooners will play in some of the sport’s best environments.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
OSP inmate stabbed to death
An inmate in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester is charged with murder after authorities say he stabbed another inmate to death.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Enid business owner purchases Stillwater's Iron Monk brewery
Two Oklahoma businesses are combining their efforts to serve customers not only in northern Oklahoma, but throughout the state.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Tree Walk teaches community about plant species
Oklahoma State University Extension hosted its Mike Deak Arboretum Field Day Tuesday.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
THC from hemp legal in drinks, gummies sold over counter
Oklahoma law allows the sale of THC-infused drinks over the counter if it comes from hemp, and the Legislature recently passed a law requiring more strict ru...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Drummond, PSO reach settlement slashing proposed rate hike
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement agreement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma that greatly reduces th...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Cherokee County residents plead guilty to charges stemming from 2022 Tahlequah murder
MUSKOGEE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jermyn Damon Vann, Jr., 21, and Jermyn Damon Vann, Sr., 41, of...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Medicaid agency plans $218M in hospital cuts
Just days after its board approved a flat budget with no provider cuts for the new fiscal year, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority told the federal governmen...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Six area skill players that pose threats to teams this year
ENID, Okla. — With the plethora of high school quarterbacks returning to Northwest Oklahoma, they have to have someone to hand off and throw the ball to.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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QUIZ: Can doing these things really help you stay cool during the Oklahoma heat wave?
Oklahoma and the nation are in the middle of a heat wave, and the Sooner State is about to see its hottest day of the year over the weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gov. Kevin Stitt endorses Mike Mazzei ahead of Republican gubernatorial primary runoff
Gov. Kevin Stitt is officially weighed in on the race for the next governor, announcing his endorsement in Oklahoma's Republican gubernatorial primary runoff.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hottest day of the year and storm risk coming amid Fourth of July holiday weekend heat wave
The heat wave continues into the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Oklahoma, and there's a chance some may see storms.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends
As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over,...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court
CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes 1,819 pounds of illegal marijuana from Le Flore County farm
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes 1,819 pounds of illegal marijuana from Le Flore County farm
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Full Force Victoria gymnasts earn national medals
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, two Full Force Victoria gymnasts earned national awards in multiple trampoline events. Ally Baughman, a 12-year-old from Edna took home...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Applications for wildlife habitat grants now open for several Oklahoma counties
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Oklahoma Monarch Society are partnering to offer the W...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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