Medical Examiner Identifies Remains in Pine Creek Lake
Skeletal remains recovered from a vehicle in McCurtain County have been identified as two men reported missing in 2022.
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November 5, 2026
Oklahoma Students Compete in Drone Rescue ContestHigh school teams from across Oklahoma gathered at Lake Carl Blackwell for the state's second annual drone championship.
October 24, 2026
Oklahoma Deploys Rescue Teams to New Mexico FloodsThe state has sent 24 swift water rescue responders to assist with ongoing flood recovery efforts in New Mexico.
October 14, 2026
Oklahoma Requested Flood Damage Reports From ResidentsThe state government has asked citizens to document and submit flood damage information through its online portal.
October 8, 2026
Trump Approved Oklahoma Disaster DeclarationFederal aid will support infrastructure repairs in four counties impacted by storms earlier this year.
October 6, 2026
Oklahoma Emergency Management Director ResignedAnnie Mack Vest will leave her role as director on October 30, 2026, to return to the private sector.
October 1, 2026
Oklahoma Flood Program Faced Funding UncertaintyThe state program seeks legislative support to replace annual federal allocations for flood resilience operations.
September 27, 2026
Oklahoma Deployed Rescue Teams to New MexicoState emergency officials sent water rescue teams to assist with intense flooding in New Mexico.
September 23, 2026
Oklahoma Agencies Faced 911 Service OutagesThe Norman Police Department reported a 911 system failure that affected emergency agencies across Oklahoma.
September 18, 2026
United Cajun Navy Delivered Water to Oklahoma FirefightersThe aid group sent a truckload of bottled water to assist crews battling active wildfires across the state.