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Fourteen-year-old Osten “Oz” Utley suffered a severe C1 spinal injury after an April 1 e‑bike crash in Stillwater and is now receiving care at OU Children's in Oklahoma City.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police posted photos after two vehicle burglaries near SW 59th and Walker. Crime Stoppers is seeking anonymous tips and may pay a reward.
An Enid couple was arrested April 13 after investigators say both admitted to abusing a two‑month‑old in 2022; one was booked on enabling and failure‑to‑report complaints.
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.
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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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A local TID committee recommended a full property-tax abatement for Project Mustang, prompting debate over transparency, water use and impacts on school funding.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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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.
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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.
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