StateImpact Oklahoma

The news comes after some at the National Weather Center in Norman were laid off or took early retirement options this year.

This summer saw immense river flooding that resulted in more than 130 deaths in Texas and heavy rainfall that blocked roadways in Oklahoma. Disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation are becoming more important as climate change causes more severe and unpredictable weather, scientists say.

Licensed child care facilities can now apply to participate in a new program designed to support the recruitment and retention of child care employees.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters denies allegations about images of nude women on office television; accuses Governor Stitt of coordinating allegations against him.

State officials are sounding off on allegations from State Board of Education members about nude images on a television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office.

Every state saw a decline in its fertility rate in 2023, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts. Oklahoma saw a nearly 12% drop from just a decade prior.

On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its workforce.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation collects information about the whereabouts of the distinct reptile species.

Foresters are using parasitoids to reduce the spread of the emerald ash borer beetle, following the lead of many states to the east.

Plaintiffs opposing the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School announced Monday they are dropping their lawsuit following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.