Moore voters will decide April 7 on a one‑cent sales tax that city leaders say would raise the rate to 9.5% and generate roughly $12 million annually for roads, sewers and public safety.

Fog and patchy mist this morning with a 50% chance of showers today. Stronger storms possible Thursday night into Friday.

A Norman man pleaded guilty in federal court to setting a McClain County deputy’s vehicles and home on fire. Reeves faces federal sentencing after the plea.

Clear morning and a quick warm‑up to near 82°F. Gusty south winds and a small chance of late‑day storms, with heavier showers and a stronger late‑week threat.

Wellston’s police chief stepped down after a state suspension of his CLEET certification and renewed scrutiny of a 2024 booking video.

A man is hospitalized after a shooting near SW 29th and Portland in southwest Oklahoma City. Police say the investigation is active and no suspect is in custody.

Two 18-month-old twins were found in a backyard pool in Oklahoma City and later pronounced dead. Police say the deaths appear accidental as the family and neighbors grieve.

A Piedmont officer was injured after shots were fired during a domestic call; the suspect surrendered and was booked into the Canadian County jail, officials say.

A new Oklahoma bill would bar state agencies and publicly funded facilities from using taxpayer dollars for gender‑transition procedures and expand penalties for providers.

Deputies found five children living amid trash, moldy food and human waste at a Chickasha-area home; parents were arrested and face neglect charges.

A man was stabbed in an alley near NW 5th and Walker; police say he’s expected to be OK. Investigators are searching for a suspect seen carrying a skateboard.

Oklahoma regulators met Wednesday to review MRO’s 2026 Regional Risk Assessment, which flags “uncertain energy availability” and winter‑generation outages as urgent concerns.

Oklahoma City police say 18-year-old Kaleb Simpkins is wanted in homicide case 26-4418. U.S. Marshals and Crime Stoppers are offering rewards for tips.