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Yukon farm adapts to extreme Oklahoma weather during first growing season

YUKON, Okla - Shepard’s Way Farmstead in Yukon opened in July 2026 and has already dealt with severe heat, drought and about 9 inches of rain. Owner Ryan Miller says some crops struggled in the dry weather while others thrived after the storms, and the farm is considering greenhouses to prepare for future seasons.

Yukon, OK · 21d
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Amtrak Invests in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Connecticut Stations

Amtrak completes a slew of accessibility improvements at stations in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Connecticut. During the week of October 7, Amtrak joined federal, state, and local officials to celebrate accessibility improvements at stations in Hamlet and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. More than $10 million was invested in improving accessibility with $3.2 million for Hamlet Station and $7.3 million funded for Rocky Mount Station. Amtrak says it worked with NCDOT, the FRA, and local and community partners to make these projects possible.

North Carolina · 23d
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Texas Cattle Feeders Convention to focus on herd rebuilding and 2027 outlook

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Cattle producers and agriculture industry workers from across the region are heading to Oklahoma City this weekend for the 2026 Texas Cattle Feeders Association convention. The three-day convention at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel will bring together members from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico to...

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d
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Court transcripts continue to allege State Farm’s use of Haag Engineering to train staff despite 20 year moratorium

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Most cases alleging State Farm ran a scheme to defraud policy holders through denying wind and hail claims come with heavily redacted court documents and protective orders shielding any exhibits from the public. But a recent hearing has put a spotlight on the company’s alleged use of Haag Engineering. “Why they decided […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 24d

The Oklahoman

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Wendy's disappearing from Oklahoma as franchisee goes bankrupt

Wendy’s, once the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the United States, is quickly disappearing from Oklahoma with restaurants across the state being closed by their bankrupt franchise owner . While closings in prior years involved older restaurants built in the 1970s in the years after the chain was started in 1969 by founder Dave Thomas, most of the latest closings involve locations built in just the past decade, with one open less than one year. The owner of the restaurants, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 17 amid a battle with the corporate offices for Wendy’s. When Meritage announced its bankruptcy, it blamed “system-wide headwinds” affecting the broader Wendy’s brand over the past few years. Burger King, meanwhile, recently reclaimed the No. 2 spot behind McDonald's. More: Wendy's franchisee with Oklahoma restaurants files for bankruptcy The Michigan franchisee at the time of the filing reported it operated 314 Wendy’s locations and had $651 million in liabilities and $725.9 million in assets. In further filings, Meritage blamed its troubles on rising beef prices and ineffective corporate marketing for the restaurants. As of Oct. 12, a site directory for the chain shows 12 restaurants still operational in the

Oklahoma · 24d

KFOR

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FULL INVESTIGATION: News 4 finds El Reno Bitcoin mine tied to second OKC site—and a tangled web of companies reaching China, raising eyebrows

A News 4 investigation found the El Reno Bitcoin mine behind a massive water leak is tied to a second, bigger mine in Oklahoma City—and both mines connect to a tangled web of companies reaching China, displaying a similar pattern one expert says she’s seen in other Bitcoin operations whose owners were ultimately tied to the Chinese government.

Oklahoma City, OK · 25d

Oklahoma Gazette

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Mistletoe Market returns to OKC

The Junior League of Oklahoma City will bring Mistletoe Market back to OKC Fair Park’s Bennett Event Center Nov. 5-8 with holiday shopping, live entertainment and family activities. More than 130 merchants from Oklahoma and across the country will take part, including more than 25 vendors making their Mistletoe...

Oklahoma City, OK · 23d

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Over 90 Oklahoma delivery drivers file against FedEx in federal court, allege unpaid overtime

More than 90 federal lawsuits have been filed across Oklahoma against FedEx. The cases were filed by delivery drivers seeking unpaid overtime compensation. There are 33 cases filed in Tulsa, 47 in Oklahoma City and 11 in Muskogee. The drivers allege they worked more than 40 hours a week under the FedEx brand delivering packages without receiving time-and-a-half.

Oklahoma · 24d

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Guide to LGTBQ+-Owned Businesses in OKC

Driving along Route 66 in Oklahoma City, rainbow flags signal that all are welcome. 39th Street is the historic “gayborhood” in OKC and one of the only LGBTQ+ districts on the entire Mother Road. It’s also the heart and soul of OKC’s queer community, rooted in history and anchored by LGBTQ+-owned businesses. But this rainbow-clad stretch of Route 66 is just scratching the surface. In OKC, LGBTQ+ businesses foster a city-wide atmosphere of inclusivity and diversity, where people from all walks of life can proudly be themselves.

Oklahoma City, OK · 25d

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One Saturday A Month, This Oklahoma Forge Hands Strangers A Hammer And Lets Them Shape Hot Iron

Most Saturdays in Oklahoma come with chores, ball games, and errands. One Saturday each month, a small shop east of Oklahoma City offers something far less ordinary: a chance to stand at an anvil and learn how steel becomes a blade. The doors open to the public, local smiths drop...

Harrah, OK · 25d

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Manufacturing drives growth in Greater Oklahoma City

October is Manufacturing Month, an opportunity to recognize an industry that plays an important role in Greater Oklahoma City’s economy and continues to create opportunities for our region. Nearly 42,000 people work in manufacturing across Greater Oklahoma City, earning an average annual wage of $70,821. The industry contributes $6.9...

Oklahoma City, OK · 24d

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OKC Zoning Rewrite Could Allow Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads on Some Lots

OKC's draft Urban Medium zoning posted for review after eight-site tests could allow duplexes, triplexes and quads on some lots.

Oklahoma City, OK · 23d

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INSURICA acquires WorkCompOne to expand digital small-business insurance

OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — INSURICA acquired WorkCompOne, a digital insurance agency that helps small businesses shop for workers’ compensation coverage. Announced Oct. 12, the transaction took effect Sept. 1 and includes WorkCompOne’s website, customer accounts, and tools for attracting prospective customers. Founded in 2012, WorkCompOne developed online...

Oklahoma City, OK · 23d

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More Data Centers, More Coal Emissions — and an OU Researcher Watching Atlantic Storms

Air quality alerts that popped up on Oklahomans’ phones over the weekend reflected Professor Xiao-Ming Hu’s research findings in real time. Hu is an air quality researcher at the National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma. His work focuses on ozone pollutants from fossil fuel-burning power plants and how tropical storms in the Atlantic can push those pollutants across the state.

Oklahoma · 23d

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FedEx OT Lawsuits Flooding Oklahoma Federal Courts

FedEx is facing a growing legal battle in Oklahoma, where more than 80 federal lawsuits accuse the shipping giant of failing to pay delivery drivers for overtime work. According to the Tulsa World, 83 lawsuits have been filed across the state. The cases include 33 in Tulsa, 11 in Muskogee,...

Oklahoma · 26d

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OK: DRG Expands Oklahoma City Operations With New Repair Facility

DRG officially cut the ribbon recently on its new repair facility in Oklahoma City in September, marking an expansion of the company’s capabilities and continued investment in its hometown. The facility expands DRG’s military training-device parts repair operations and establishes Oklahoma City as the company’s primary hub for servicing...

Oklahoma City, OK · 24d

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More Data Centers, More Coal Emissions — and an OU Researcher Watching Atlantic Storms

OKLAHOMA CITY - Air quality alerts that popped up on Oklahomans’ phones over the weekend reflected Professor Xiao-Ming Hu’s researchfindings in real time. Hu is an air quality researcher at the National Weather Center at the University of Oklahoma. His work focuses on ozone pollutants from fossil fuel-burning power plants and how tropical storms in the Atlantic can push those pollutants across the state.

Oklahoma · 23d

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Correction about Summit Carbon Solutions

A correction in our story about Summit Carbon Solutions, the multi-billion-dollar carbon capture and sequestration project attempting a pipeline in a handful of states. While Oklahoma oilman Harold Hamm was an early investor in the project when it was formed some years ago, he is not a controlling owner of the firm.

Oklahoma City, OK · 25d

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Diesel fuel and gasoline prices still high in Oklahoma

Diesel fuel prices are still grabbing the nation’s fuel headlines as the nationwide average is $6.27 per gallon, based on a survey by AAA. Oklahoma’s average diesel fuel price is $5.86, a nickel more than one week ago. But truckers and other users of diesel fuel in California are paying $8.39 statewide, nearly two dollars more than the state’s gasoline average cost of $6.28 per gallon and three dollars more than the truckers who pull into an Oklahoma truck stop to refuel.

Oklahoma · 24d

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New study highlights aerospace and defense industry's $52.5 billion impact on Oklahoma

Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 250,000 jobs statewide, according to a new economic impact study released by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA). The findings were unveiled during an event at the Oklahoma History Center, where state...

Oklahoma · 25d