OG&E raising rates for its customers
OG&E says the money is needed to keep up with growing demand. Others argue OG&E doesn't need to charge customers more, pointing to hundreds of millions in profit.
Visitors Capture Photos of Rare Sighting in Oklahoma’s Parallel Forest
Visitors to one of the most popular hiking spots in Oklahoma captured photos of a rare sighting in the famous parallel forest. While it may be rare to see these animals in this particular part of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, it's common to see all types of wildlife throughout the entire state.
The 10 Most Drought-Prone States in America
Drought is a persistent and challenging natural disaster that can have profound effects on agriculture, water supply, and the overall ecosystem. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, certain states in America find themselves more vulnerable to prolonged periods of dry weather. Understanding which...
Oklahoma City man says social security benefits terminated without warning or explanation
A local retiree says his Social Security benefits were suddenly suspended without warning — and with no explanation given when he reached out. He worries it may have to do with the place he was born, and ongoing DOGE cutbacks.
One person arrested after brief lockdown at Guthrie High School
One person was arrested near Guthrie High School on Thursday afternoon after the school was placed on a brief lockdown.
Federal oversight of Oklahoma child welfare system ends after 13 years
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — After 13 years, federal oversight of the Oklahoma Child Welfare System comes to an end. On Thursday, Judge Gregory Frizzell ended the Court's Consent Order, acknowledging the Oklahoma Department of Human Services' work in creating a safer, more effective foster care system. While under federal...
‘Extremely critical’ fire weather threatens millions across Plains
A dangerous combination of ferocious winds, dry lands and cratering humidity levels are bringing an "extremely critical" fire threat to millions across wide swaths of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, including multiple urban areas.
High Wind Warning Issued For Most of Oklahoma
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a High Wind Warning for most of Oklahoma and is set to be in effect from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest and western Oklahoma, plus north Texas, will be under the High Wind Warning.
Pontotoc County DA seeking death penalty for man charged in 2024 double homicide
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Pontotoc County District Attorney is seeking the death penalty against a man charged with a double homicide in Pontotoc County. Richard Chambers, 42, is accused of shooting and killing Robert, 84, and Jackie Peliti, 70, in December 2024, after allegedly killing another woman in...
Metro woman frustrated after elderly parent left in ER hallway for days
A metro family is frustrated with the healthcare system, after struggling for days to get their elderly parent a room in the ER.
