A new UIHI report and congressional testimony show federal funding cuts have forced tribal and urban Indian programs to turn away more than 1,100 survivors, stripping shelter and advocacy capacity.

Norman expanded seven-day debris pickup and has removed more than 7,000 cubic yards of brush since the July 4 storm as crews focus on the hardest-hit wards.

An Edmond officer received a lifesaving award after applying a chest seal to a stabbing victim; officials say his fast care helped the patient survive surgery.

USG will idle its Southard, Oklahoma plant, putting about 300 jobs at risk. Company and local agencies say they will coordinate transition and retraining support.

N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest advance to an Aug. 25 Democratic runoff in Oklahoma in a race framed around identity and electability as a well‑funded Republican waits in November.

Fire and rescue crews searched a Moore creek Wednesday after a child was swept into a current near SE 19th and S Bryant. Traffic was closed as teams worked to reach the youngster.

A Canadian County deputy shot a man after a brief pursuit in El Reno; the man was taken to a hospital and the OSBI is assisting investigators.

A Chouteau man was sentenced to 64 months in prison after a March 2024 crash that killed his partner, court records and local reporting show.

A midday outage knocked out power for thousands in northwest Oklahoma City near Northwest Expressway and West Britton Road. OG&E crews are on scene working to restore service.

More than 2,500 Native youth and advisers gathered in Oklahoma City for UNITY’s 50th National Conference — a five-day event of workshops, cultural programs and a college-and-career expo. Speakers, scholarships and hands-on resources were central to the milestone gathering.

A family has filed a wrongful-death suit naming UPS and Kenworth after an I‑44 crash that killed two people, alleging negligence by the driver and companies involved.

UCO will start two AI-focused degree tracks in fall 2026: a computer‑science bachelor’s with an AI focus and an MBA emphasis in AI management. The programs are aimed at Oklahoma employers in aerospace, defense, energy and finance.

Fire crews worked Thursday to extinguish a house fire in the 11200 block of N Markwell Drive in Oklahoma City; officials had no immediate report of injuries.