Oklahoma lacks bids from childcare providers to run facility for state employees
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma state agency is planning to try a third time after failing twice before to find a provider willing to operate a five-story childcare center to serve state employees’ children. After their latest requests for proposals received no bids, the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Servic
SSM Health St. Anthony first in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital has become the first hospital in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery, marking a milestone in cardiovascular care in the state. The surgery was successfully performed Wednesday using the hospital’s newest da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. The hospital said
Oklahoma Homeowners Could Still Face Fines for Backyard Fireworks Despite New State Law
Oklahoma homeowners may see more fireworks for sale this summer, but that does not mean they can legally light them in every backyard. The confusion comes after the Rockets Red Glare Act was signed in May. According to KOSU, the law loosens rules for fireworks on private property in unincorporated areas of the state. T
Mississippi Governor Rolls Into OKC, Dares Lawmakers to Copy His Reading ‘Miracle’
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves swept into Oklahoma City on Wednesday with a bold message for state leaders: if they are willing to stick with strict literacy rules and steady funding, Oklahoma can pull off the same reading turnaround that has put his state in the spotlight. Reeves cast Mississippi’s so-called...
Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Scissortail Park team up for Red, White & BOOM!
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Scissortail Park is teaming up with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for "Red White & BOOM!," a fireworks show and concert celebrating Independence Day. On Friday, July 3, at 8:30 p.m., the public is invited to watch fireworks accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. “There’s...
A newly christened wine association in OK throws a festival and tasting
Put a dozen of the most influential wine and cider makers in one room, and you know they're going to bring a few samples to share.
This Oklahoma Farm Animal Sanctuary Lets You Get Up Close With Rescued Animals Living...
Some animals get lucky. Not the kind of luck that wins a lottery or finds a four leaf clover, but the deeper kind that comes when someone decides their life matters. One Oklahoma farm animal sanctuary in Luther specializes in that second kind of luck, taking in rescued creatures and giving them a fresh start. Visitors
Edmond’s LibertyFest fireworks show returns to UCO with new safety measures
EDMOND, Okla. - A popular metro Fourth of July fireworks show is bringing back a tradition. Ten years ago, Edmond’sLibertyFest fireworks display was moved from the University of Central Oklahoma after an explosion injured several people. The 2016 fireworks malfunction forced LibertyFest organizers and the city of Edmon
Game Changer Cold Front On The Way! Many see rainfall too!
Heat Index on Wednesday hit 100 degrees in OKC, Hotter in Western and Northern Oklahoma. Look for a midday strong cold front Thursday to sweep thru OKC Metro North to South with DROPPING afternoon temperatures! Thursday night thru mid morning Friday look wet across a decent part of Oklahoma. Metro should see about 1/2″
Oklahoma in a Minute: June 17, 2026
In Oklahoma City, a surprise inspection by the Oklahoma State Department of Health found the Oklahoma County Detention Center is not in compliance with state standards in multiple areas. That and more headlines from across the state in Oklahoma in a Minute.

















