Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fatal crash on I-40 at mile marker 8 in Beckham County closed eastbound lanes for more than five hours while troopers investigated.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Kevin Stitt touted Oklahoma as a top state for affordability and economic freedom. Data from MERIC and the Fraser Institute back parts of that claim, with caveats.
Retail & Industry in ...
Officials confirm exploratory talks with Buc‑ee’s about a potential I‑40/Cimarron Road travel center west of Oklahoma City; no deal has been finalized.
A Wilson man is on trial in Carter County after deputies say they found more than 100 files tied to two young victims; he faces 11 child-sex counts.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Stillwater estate with a pro-grade baseball field and a $2M resort pool is on the market for $12M. The single-level house sits on roughly 137 acres and was completed in 2022.
Community & Society in ...
Oklahoma City Police rescued a woman from a submerged car, demonstrating crucial teamwork and rapid response in emergencies, as seen in a video shared on their Facebook page.
Inmate Corey Jones received an additional 46-month sentence for threatening to kill an FTC prison guard, adding to his time for assaulting federal officers.
Edmond city officials are holding Open Houses for public input on a major update to development regulations, the first since 2007, aiming to modernize and streamline city growth and zoning practices.
A Norman liquor store owner pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child‑pornography material; prosecutors say a cellphone seized during an October FBI raid contained abusive videos.
Oklahoma's House passed a bill expanding the roles of certified behavioral health workers to community settings, aiming to improve mental health crisis response.
Oklahoma lawmakers challenge utility rate increases and bonds related to winter storm Uri, and question the ethics and auditing practices of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Oklahoma's Opioid Abatement Board is accepting grant applications to fight the opioid crisis, with Attorney General Drummond highlighting a 41% drop in overdose deaths.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Midwest City, OK has closed S. Douglas Blvd. for road resurfacing from SE 29th St. to Renny Rd. The closure affects I-40 ramps and should last through February 17.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.