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12/19/2025

A controversial nickel refinery project in southwest Oklahoma is stalling out.

Lawton Economic Development Authority officials voted to approve a joint resolution between their agency, the City of Lawton and Comanche County Industrial Development Authority (CCIDA), acknowledging Westwin Elements' decision not to move forward with a large-scale commercial refinery in Lawton at....

12/19/2025

Bill filing for Oklahoma's 2026 legislative session began in earnest early this month, and more than 100 new laws have already been proposed.

Bill filing for Oklahoma's 2026 legislative session began in earnest early this month, and more than 100 new laws have already been proposed.

12/19/2025

In an emergency hearing Thursday, Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie Mai declined to grant a temporary restraining order in a case filed by the state’s largest child care industry trade association against Oklahoma Human Services.

In an emergency hearing Thursday, Oklahoma County District Court Judge Natalie Mai declined to grant a temporary restraining order in a case filed by the state’s largest child care industry trade association against Oklahoma Human Services.

12/19/2025

This week's Wavelengths newsletter covers what Oklahomans need to know about the federal health care fight, how Oklahoma is uniquely positioned in the national death penalty debate, and what StateImpact Oklahoma reporters are watching out for in 2026. Read the full stories and subscribe at KGOU.org.

12/19/2025

In an effort to revitalize and protect the Choctaw language, the tribal nation and Rosetta Stone announced a new partnership.

In an effort to revitalize and protect the Choctaw language, the tribal nation and Rosetta Stone announced a new partnership. Interested language learners will be able to access Level One of the new resource this June, which also integrates Choctaw culture.

12/18/2025

In Oklahoma, local jails and other lock-ups are being used to facilitate about half of the state's immigration arrests, a new report says.

In Oklahoma, local jails and other lock-ups are being used to facilitate about half of the state's immigration arrests, a new report says.

12/18/2025

This week's Radio Active newsletter spotlights 's Stranger Things themed NYE party! Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in your Stranger Things costume at Ponyboy on 23rd street in OKC, and for more events, sign up for Radio Active at KGOU.org!

12/18/2025

2025 is coming to a close, and StateImpact Oklahoma's Logan Layden sat down with StateImpact’s reporters to talk about some of the issues they’ve covered this year and how they’ll evolve in 2026. Listen to their conversation:

2025 is coming to a close, and StateImpact Oklahoma’s Logan Layden sat down with StateImpact’s reporters to talk about some of the issues they’ve covered this year and how they’ll evolve in 2026.

12/18/2025

🚨Major milestone achieved this afternoon on the I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge reconstruction project in Wellston. Route 66 is now OPEN underneath the new bridge. There will be ongoing work in the area outside of the lanes through early 2026. OTA appreciates the Wellston community’s patience during the closure!

12/18/2025

🔴 Watch Live: President Trump is set to highlight his first year accomplishments in an address from the White House Wednesday night at 8 PM CT.

The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year

12/17/2025

What Oklahomans need to know about the federal fight over health care subsidies:

Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the ACA Marketplace for health insurance are being left in limbo as federal lawmakers scramble to address rising insurance premium costs, with enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of the year.

12/17/2025

In an effort to improve the state’s soil health, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is paying up to $40,000 to farmers and ranchers to employ regenerative agriculture techniques.

In an effort to improve the state’s soil health, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is paying up to $40,000 to farmers and ranchers to employ regenerative agriculture techniques.