Scammers pretending to be bondsmen have been calling relatives across Oklahoma and convincing victims to send money — sometimes up to $1,000. Bondsmen and regulators urge verification and reporting.

Wildcat, an all‑day concept from the team behind Jones Assembly, will move into a vacant 1919 building at 434 W Main to bring daytime life back to Main Street.

Several women detained by ICE were treated after a stop in Canadian County; some were hospitalized and others were moved on to a Watonga detention facility.

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.

A local TID committee recommended a full property-tax abatement for Project Mustang, prompting debate over transparency, water use and impacts on school funding.

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.

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.

Clear, mild morning with a fast warm‑up to about 81°F and gusty south winds. Showers and storms return Friday and peak Sunday.

Oklahoma City now offers accessible emergency alerts that deliver ASL videos, spoken audio, text and Braille‑compatible messages to residents with sensory disabilities.

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.