Oklahoma news | Wildfire danger, OMES announcement & ICE help from local law enforcement

Ryan Welton brings you Thursday’s Oklahoma Memo — your fast, local rundown of the stories shaping the state. Today’s top headlines:

Wildfire risk across Oklahoma as winds hit 50 mph and humidity dips to 6%.
Leadership shuffle at the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) — Mark Wood steps in as the new director, following several quick transitions.
ICE and Oklahoma jails: KOSU reports that local facilities now account for roughly half of the state’s immigration arrests.
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols shares his housing and 2026 goals in a story from The Oklahoma Eagle.
Mental health care privatization? Oklahoma Voice reports that the state is exploring turning over four behavioral centers to private providers.
Small businesses hurting: Some report a 40% drop in sales during the holiday season, according to KJRH.

Read today’s newsletter: https://oklahomamemo.com/p/stitt-appoints-new-omes-director-to-lead-core-state-functions

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