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February ended as the warmest on record across Oklahoma, a distinction that also pushed the climatological winter of 2025–26 to its warmest on record. The unusual warmth combined with expanding and intensifying drought to create critical fire weather conditions across much of the state. Those ingredients culminated in a mid-February wildfire outbreak that burned more than 300 square miles and forced evacuations across multiple counties. It was a month defined by record heat, deepening drought and wind-driven flames.
Read moreWhen Oklahomans file claims, buy coverage or seek help navigating complex policies, someone behind the scenes is working to ensure that process is fair and reliable. That work doesn’t happen by accident. February is Insurance Careers Month, a time when we inspire people to pursue careers in insurance. When you hear the words “insurance industry,” you might think of traditional roles like agents, brokers and adjusters. While many insurance professionals work directly with customers in the private sector, another vital side of the industry often goes unnoticed: public service. Insurance regulation is where consumer protection and industry accountability meet. Let’s explore the many roles and talents that make up the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID).
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Today is the 62nd day of 2026 and the 73rd day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1845, Florida was admitted as the 27th U.S. state. In 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution adopting “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the U.S. national anthem. In 1991, an amateur videographer captured the beating and arrest of construction worker Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers after a high-speed car chase. In 2005, American millionaire Steve Fossett made the first solo, nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in a fixed-wing aircraft.
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For Chickasaw citizen and Kingston High School senior Jaime Lewis, stepping onto the field at U.S. Bank Stadium was more than just another football game — it was a glimpse into the future he hopes to build.
Read moreStudents from across the state will convene at Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee for the Oklahoma Regional Braille Challenge competition on March 4.
Read moreThe Seminole Chamber of Commerce recognized Jacqi Dill as their “Person Of The Year” as the highlight of their annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Tuesday evening, February 24.
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