Oklahoma’s unemployment rate reached 4.3% in August, surpassing the national rate as job losses and labor force growth reshape the state’s economy. bit.ly/4htrGKe
ALT Oklahoma unemployment rate rises above national average
Oklahoma Rep. Tim Turner plans legislation to ban kratom and kratom-derived products, citing concerns about overdoses, addiction and deaths. bit.ly/4iLCGVQ
Oklahoma healthcare costs are rising sharply, with insurance premiums increasing up to 75% due to federal subsidy expirations and climbing medical expenses. journalrecord.com/2026/09/25…
ODWC acquired 377 acres near Drummond Flats Wildlife Management Area to protect wetlands and wildlife habitat in Garfield County. journalrecord.com/2026/09/22…
Us consumer sentiment dropped to a four-month low in September as inflation concerns rise, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. bit.ly/4d0m09u
ALT US consumer sentiment eases to four-month low in September
The Latino Community Development Agency launched a $25,000 building fund after a water issue forced a temporary closure, highlighting infrastructure needs. bit.ly/4ySQpyQ
ALT LCDA launches $25K building fund after water issue
Oklahoma healthcare costs are rising sharply, with insurance premiums increasing up to 75% due to federal subsidy expirations and climbing medical expenses. bit.ly/4j7SFxN
ALT Oklahoma healthcare costs surge with premiums rising up to 75%
Oklahoma had the nation's 10th-highest traffic fatality rate in 2025, with alcohol-related crashes contributing to the state's road deaths. journalrecord.com/2026/09/23…
Google will launch a prototype satellite to test AI computing hardware in low Earth orbit as part of its Project Suncatcher research effort. bit.ly/4hhf34U
ALT Google to test AI chips in space with Project Suncatcher
Small business owners in Oklahoma City gathered at Commonplace Books to discuss challenges and community support in local entrepreneurship. bit.ly/4hlBvtL
ALT OKC small-business owners share lessons from the front lines
The UFL is preparing for its 2028 Oklahoma City expansion, with corporate sponsorships, local offices and team branding in development. journalrecord.com/2026/09/24…