In The News 03.14.2025

Here are the headlines shared on Friday, March 14, 2025

Spent the day watching News 9’s (KWTV) wildfire coverage.

Update

Today, Oklahoma experienced high winds, dust storms, and rapidly spreading wildfires. My mother-in-law, who resides in Leedey, Oklahoma, had to evacuate because of the wildfires. Thankfully, she’s safe and staying with us here in Elk City. We are incredibly grateful to all the fire crews and emergency services who worked tirelessly today. A big shoutout to News 9 (KWTV) and their dedicated team of storm chasers for keeping us updated on today’s extreme weather. Our hearts go out to everyone who was affected by today’s fires.

In The News

Here are the headlines shared on Friday, March 14, 2025

• Wildfires, high winds left damage across much of Oklahoma (KFOR)

• Dozens of wildfires spread across Oklahoma during high wind event (KGOU)

• Gov. Kevin Stitt to hold news conference on Oklahoma wildfires (KOCO)

• Oklahoma City man says social security benefits terminated without warning or explanation (KFOR)

• OSDH reports 2 probable measles cases, potential public exposures (KWTV)

• Johnson family home officially listed in National Register of Historic Places (KSWO)

• Kiowa Tribe holds special celebration for the return of 10 young buffalo (KSWO)

• University of Tulsa mistakenly named in Title VI investigation (KTUL)

• Transgender veterans' health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on care (KOSU)

• Brecheen labels FEMA ‘Uber service for illegal immigrants’ as Trump set to sign disaster order (Public Radio Tulsa)

• Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website (NPR)

• OK Supreme Court: Jail, prison health contractors entitled to sovereign immunity (Nondoc)

• Opponents vow to pursue fight over controversial Oklahoma immigration law after feds drop challenge (Oklahoma Voice)

• Republican political consultant hopes $4M verdict has ‘chilling effect’ on nasty Oklahoma campaigns (Oklahoma Voice)

• Forced Housing, Hidden Kickbacks: How Stay-to-Play Squeezes Sports Parents (Oklahoma Watch)

• First Regional Transportation Planning Organization Designated in Oklahoma (The Penny News)

• Hours away from shutdown, U.S. Senate clears spending bill for Trump’s signature (News From The States)

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