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.

Fire crews were on scene Monday afternoon fighting a structure fire near the 1900 block of Central Avenue in Oklahoma City. Officials posted an initial update on the department's social feed.

A 39-year-old man, Steven Goodnight, died Sunday after his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another car on U.S. 177 in Garvin County. Troopers say the other driver was injured and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating.

The Thunder poured in a season-high 146 in a 146-111 win over Utah, with Chet Holmgren's 21 and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander's 20 leading the charge. OKC moved closer to the West's top seed.

Candidate filing closed with 196 statewide filings and 19 open Oklahoma House seats, leaving many races to be decided in primary season. Several districts drew only one filer, shifting the action to party contests.

Tulsa investigators arrested a man after cyber tips flagged messaging accounts with alleged child sexual abuse material. Authorities say hundreds of illicit files were seized.

Police arrested a 33-year-old after DNA was reportedly tied to the December death of 85-year-old Ina Balch in northwest Oklahoma City; investigators say she suffered multiple injuries.

Photos and whistleblower tips show amputated limbs at OSU Medical Center dating back to 2007. Families and tribal members want answers and the return of remains.

Vita Nova will convert a former OKC motel into roughly 73 affordable units using MAPS 4 funds. Officials say renovations and supportive services will follow a short demolition scheduled for April 6, 2026.

Oklahoma’s new Youth Advisory Board puts former foster youth at the center of policy, pushing for extended supports, sibling placements and career pathways.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 47 points — including eight in OT — as the Thunder beat Detroit 114-110 to reach 60 wins and tighten their grip on the West.