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A man was hospitalized after being bitten by two dogs in southeast Oklahoma City; police detained two people and the animals were taken to OKC Animal Welfare. Investigators are still gathering details.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A local TID committee recommended a full property-tax abatement for Project Mustang, prompting debate over transparency, water use and impacts on school funding.
Politics & Govt in ...
Census data show U.S. lottery sales nearly doubled to $104.7B and prize payouts surged; Oklahoma's lottery transferred about $87.7M to education in FY2024.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Rural Oklahomans face higher heart‑disease risks and often must travel long distances for emergency care; Clinton’s hospital reopened with fewer services while national programs work to help.
A 52-year-old inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center died after being found unresponsive during a medication pass; the county CID is investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, mild morning with a fast warm‑up to about 81°F and gusty south winds. Showers and storms return Friday and peak Sunday.
Community & Society in ...
Oklahoma City now offers accessible emergency alerts that deliver ASL videos, spoken audio, text and Braille‑compatible messages to residents with sensory disabilities.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Harrah's Oklahoma opens April 9 in Chandler with a 1,000-slot floor, 12 table games and more than 300 local jobs. The new Caesars-managed property sits on Route 66.
Suspended Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge; a civil removal trial on April 27 will decide whether he stays in office.
OU’s Horus phased‑array radar can scan storms in seconds, and researchers say that speed could bring faster lightning alerts and longer tornado warning lead times for Oklahoma.
Fire crews were on scene Monday afternoon fighting a structure fire near the 1900 block of Central Avenue in Oklahoma City. Officials posted an initial update on the department's social feed.
A 39-year-old man, Steven Goodnight, died Sunday after his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another car on U.S. 177 in Garvin County. Troopers say the other driver was injured and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating.
Sports in ...
The Thunder poured in a season-high 146 in a 146-111 win over Utah, with Chet Holmgren's 21 and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander's 20 leading the charge. OKC moved closer to the West's top seed.
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