Oklahoma County approved about $500K to remove oil‑contaminated soil at 1901 E. Grand Blvd and says it will seek reimbursement from prior owners; the find complicates a project still short hundreds of millions.

The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to give teachers a $2,000 raise, sending the measure to the House amid concerns about pension funding and larger plans that were trimmed. Lawmakers must now reconcile pay boosts with long-term retirement stability.

City officials are adding budget cushions to MAPS 4 projects to absorb rising construction costs while aiming to keep key projects on schedule.

A 29-year-old man surrendered to McAlester police and has been booked on a complaint of first‑degree murder in the 2020 killing of taxi driver Dustin Parker. Prosecutors say the suspect confessed.

SB546 gives Oklahomans rights to access, delete and opt out of targeted ads and data sales. The law targets large data holders and is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

State agents raided a Sayre marijuana business and seized 7,286 plants and 181 pounds of processed product; multiple arrests were made. Investigators also reported banned pesticides on site.

A fight in a northwest Oklahoma City parking lot turned deadly early Saturday when a man was shot and later died at a hospital. Police are investigating.

The Thunder say "timing" kept them from a White House celebration during the Washington trip. The team will still play the Wizards Saturday as it focuses on the postseason push.

Weatherford police say a 64-year-old woman from Glendora intentionally struck a semi unloading fuel on Main Street and later died at a local hospital. Investigators are reviewing footage and witness reports.

Edmond police investigated a reported shooting near the I-35 and Sooner Road interchange Thursday evening; authorities released few details as crews looked into the scene.

Valir Health paid $3.6M for a three-story Midtown OKC medical building at 1226 N. Shartel Ave to support and expand its PACE senior-care services.

Mediation between Norman officials, the library system and builders could decide who pays to repair the mold‑plagued Central Library and when it will reopen.

OKC Animal Welfare removed horses, cats and rabbits from a property tied to a 2019 cruelty case; local rescues say repeat offenses demand tougher enforcement. Investigators are continuing the probe.