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A grieving Edmond father says investigators got it wrong in his 12‑year‑old son's shooting; hearings for the mother and brother are set for July 1.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heat Advisory Wednesday with highs near 98°F and heat‑index readings above 100. Gusty south winds will complicate outdoor plans; check cooling resources.
A $2.55M settlement, a fresh federal lawsuit and a municipal citation have put Stillwater's police and jail under intense local scrutiny.
A state health review says the Oklahoma County Detention Center failed a string of inspections and remains "not in substantial compliance," renewing scrutiny of inmate care and staffing.
A federal jury found a former Garvin County deputy guilty of violating a detainee’s civil rights after prosecutors say she ignored medical needs that led to Kayla Turley’s death.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Oklahoma’s Panhandle is producing huge volumes of wind power, but limited transmission and new state rules are keeping much of it from reaching cities. Planners say big lines could fix it, if they can be built.
KOCO’s First Alert team rode with storm chasers Saturday as severe cells moved across Oklahoma, prompting tornado warnings and thousands of power outages.
Politics & Govt in ...
Norman approved a tighter 2026–27 budget as flat sales‑tax receipts forced cuts and a freeze on baseline pay increases. The plan protects core services while staff monitor revenues.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 p.m. Sunday in Oklahoma City; highs near 75°F today before a midweek warm-up.
Two incidents this week prompted the Oklahoma County Bomb Squad response. Sheriff Tommie Johnson III says call 911 and don’t move suspected explosive devices.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics transferred six horses seized in a May 20 traffic stop that uncovered 160 kilos of cocaine to Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue for care and rehabilitation.
GRDA reversed course on retiring Unit 2 at the Grand River Energy Center after a $28.5M DOE award, choosing upgrades officials say will shore up reliability while new capacity is built.
A 73-year-old Altus-area man died after his boat capsized at Lugert Lake this week. Authorities found his body near Horses Head Mountain and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating.
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