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The kids will be home for at least one more day on Thursday, with sights set on a return to school on Friday.

In the Oklahoma City area, most primary thoroughfares are passable with some issues on side streets and parking lots. Can’t speak for Tulsa, but resources and an update from Travis Meyer are below!

52 Weather-Related Injuries Reported Across Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 52 weather-related injuries on Tuesday, including 41 falls and 11 transportation-related incidents. EMSA responded to 23 accidents, transporting six patients to local hospitals - a fivefold increase from normal levels.

Winter Weather Resources:

• Oklahoma road conditions

• OKC snow routes

• Tulsa snow routes

• OKC closings

• Tulsa closings

🌡️ Thursday high in OKC 21°
🌡️ Thursday high in Tulsa 17°

Let’s hear one more time from News On 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer. This was posted to X midday Wednesday, but I am virtually certain that there hasn’t been that much improvement since.

Remember, if you hadn’t heard: Temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s next week.

Hang on, Oklahoma! Relief is on the way.

Oklahoma Watch: Ryan Walters Is Trying to Out-MAGA His Peers and It’s Making Things Awkward in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters has been making headlines for his efforts to align with former President Donald Trump, creating friction with Gov. Kevin Stitt. The governor replaced several members of the State Board of Education, prompting Walters to form a Trump Advisory Committee. This political clash has fueled speculation about Walters' potential gubernatorial ambitions as he faces declining favorability among Republicans.

Read more from Em Luetkemeyer on Oklahoma Watch

Oklahoma Headlines

• Second year of Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit application window launches, OTC to manage in-house (StateImpact Oklahoma)

• Gunshots damage fiber line, disrupting service for hundreds of Oklahomans (KOCO)

• Firefighters rescue people trapped in snow-covered tent (Fox23)

• Oklahoma ranches work through bitter cold to protect newborn calves (News On 6)

• Oklahoma Senate committees advance 2 bills to fight anti-Semitism (CombatAntiSemitism.org)

• Bartlesville Police face scrutiny over arrest of 9-year-old boy for toy gun (Black Wall Street Times)

• Over 200 Native programs and grants feel chill of federal funding freeze (Mvskoke Media)

• New owners and plans for Crossroads Mall (KFOR)

• Oklahoma AD Castiglione pushes for fan support in letter (OU Daily)

• Judge hears arguments on legitimacy of petition to put UNP entertainment district to public vote (OU Daily)

Oil & Gas Headlines 🛢️

Modest Gains in Crude Oil Prices as Supply Concerns Persist
Crude oil prices for Brent and WTI remained near one-week highs, with modest gains recorded. Investors remain concerned about potential oil supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S. (OK Energy Today)

OGE Energy Corp Reports Increased Earnings for 2024
OGE Energy Corp, parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, reported earnings of $2.19 per diluted share in 2024, up from $2.07 per diluted share in 2023. The increase is attributed to higher utility bills over the past year. (PR Newswire)

Oklahoma Defense Contractor Triples in Size Due to Navy Project
Oklahoma City-based Long Wave Inc. is set to triple in size, with revenue expected to jump from $35 million to nearly $100 million per year. This growth is due to a $3.5 billion contract to modernize the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine communications system. (The Journal Record, paywall)

New Drilling Permits Filed for Fayetteville Shale Play
Flywheel Energy Development submitted applications to drill three new horizontal wells in Cleburne County, Arkansas, marking the first new wells in the Fayetteville Shale play since 2018. The company plans to invest $25-30 million in the project. (TalkBusiness.net)

Sports Headlines 🏀

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Parts Ways with Agent
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has ended his relationship with agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman and will now represent himself. This decision comes as Gilgeous-Alexander is on track for a potential super-max extension with the Thunder, estimated at around $300 million. The 26-year-old guard is currently leading the league with an average of 32.5 points per game and has propelled the Thunder to the best record in the Western Conference at 44-10. (Reuters)

No. 16 Oklahoma Women's Basketball Prepares to Host Vanderbilt
The 16th-ranked Oklahoma women's basketball team (19-6, 7-5 SEC) is set to face Vanderbilt on Thursday night at Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners are aiming for their fourth consecutive win and boast an 11-2 home record this season. (SoonerSports)

No. 13 Oklahoma State Women's Tennis Faces Tough Road Tests
The 13th-ranked Oklahoma State women's tennis team is set to travel north for matches against No. 6 Michigan on Friday and No. 17 Ohio State on Sunday. These matches continue a challenging stretch for the Cowgirls, who are facing six ranked opponents in eight matches. (OKState)

Oklahoma Men's Gymnastics Wins MPSF Weekly Awards
Oklahoma men's gymnastics senior Brigham Frentheway was named MPSF Gymnast of the Week, while freshman Francisco Velez Belendez was named MPSF Freshman of the Week following their performances in a recent meet. (SoonerSports)

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