Marijuana Safety & Courts: A Sand Springs marijuana extraction blast killed two workers and has now led to murder charges against the facility owner, with court records also flagging invalid state licensing and compliance issues. Extreme Heat & EMS: Oklahoma City logged its second-hottest August on record, as triple-digit temperatures drove a surge in heat-related illness calls and hospital transports. Public Health Alerts: The FDA upgraded a Whole Foods guacamole recall to its highest risk level after potential salmonella contamination, affecting sales across multiple states including Oklahoma. Nutrition Access: Oklahoma is expanding the SNAP “Add Milk!” incentive, matching SNAP dollars for low-fat or non-fat milk purchases in participating stores. Mental Health & Substance Use: Rogers State University hosted an Opioid Awareness Resource Fair, connecting Oklahomans with local prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Early Childhood Policy: Sen. Christi Gillespie was appointed to a new Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force aimed at streamlining services for kids ages 0–5. Healthcare Workforce/Compliance: The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation, highlighting ongoing staff training for autism support. Community Safety: OSBI is seeking a person of interest in a Grove sexual assault case at a sports complex. Legal/Consumer Protection: The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over alleged ad pricing manipulation that they say overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion. Disaster Response: A federal wildlife officer who died while helping evacuate residents during the Railroad South Fire is being remembered by Oklahoma officials and federal agencies.