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Oklahoma City firefighters are sharpening their rescue skills after responding to more than 700 vehicle accidents in just one month. The department partnered with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for hands-on training to help crews save lives when seconds matter most.
When tragedy struck on 9/11, a tiny Canadian town welcomed 7,000 stranded strangers with open arms. Now Oklahoma City's Lyric Theatre is sharing their story of humanity at its finest.
After surviving the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, Amy Downs transformed her trauma into triumph by completing a full triathlon and earning a master's degree. She now travels the country reminding others to live with purpose and intention.
A 53-foot mobile museum is hitting the road to share real stories of everyday people helping their neighbors. Oklahoma City gets its turn this weekend to experience these powerful tales of compassion.
When someone in Oklahoma City has a mental health emergency, they now get a counselor instead of just a police officer. In its first year, this new crisis response team has helped more than 5,000 people.
Oklahoma has earned recognition as one of the top five states to launch a small business in 2026, fueled by entrepreneurial spirit and strong community support. Local business leaders are sharing proven strategies to help new ventures thrive for the long haul.
The Texas Longhorns softball team captured their second national championship title by defeating Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series finals. Dominant pitching and clutch hitting sealed the historic victory in Oklahoma City.
Hundreds of cancer survivors and families will gather June 7 in Oklahoma City for a free celebration honoring 39 years of National Cancer Survivors Day. The event brings together survivors, caregivers, and newly diagnosed patients for recognition, support, and fun.
APMEX employees in Oklahoma City turned their annual Fun Week celebration into a massive fundraiser, collecting $55,000 for families facing hunger. The team also volunteered to sort over 23,000 pounds of donated food during the nation's largest single-day food drive.
Oklahoma City Public Schools celebrated 79 students who earned some of the state's highest academic honors, including two who received Oklahoma's top distinction for high school seniors. The May ceremony recognized achievements from multilingual skills to Advanced Placement excellence.
A Canadian company eliminating methane emissions just opened its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, bringing clean energy innovation to America's energy capital. Kathairos Solutions has already prevented nearly 1 million metric tons of emissions across 3,000 sites.
When a tornado warning forced a wedding celebration into shelter, hundreds of strangers could have panicked. Instead, a volleyball team turned the interruption into an unforgettable dance party.