A kitchen fire in a Midwest City duplex caused by unattended grease was quickly extinguished thanks to a neighbor and firefighters, with no injuries reported.

Speaker Kyle Hilbert re‑filed to be the Republican caucus’ speaker‑designate for the 61st Legislature and was the only member to file, the House announced.

The Norman Police Department is appealing for help on social media to identify a man linked to a credit card misuse case, sharing his photo for public recognition.

Oklahoma's HB 3917, aimed at imposing a peak energy consumption surcharge on data centers to protect residents from rate hikes and fund grid modernization, passed a subcommittee unanimously.

Lawmakers want to replace the OSSAA with a state commission, but the proposal leaves major practical and legal questions unanswered.

ODOC approved GPS placement this week for a Norman woman convicted in a 2023 DUI that left a 20‑year‑old critically injured; the move to electronic monitoring comes after about 70 days behind bars.

Oklahoma Rep. Dollens' bill, HB 3917, aiming to protect homeowners from high energy costs by implementing a surcharge on data centers during peak demand, passed a subcommittee.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1550, aiming to improve wildfire response, passed a committee. It clarifies burn ban authority for county commissioners and the Agriculture Secretary.

House Bill 3638 would require Oklahoma to join the federal Summer EBT program next year after the state previously opted out. Advocates and tribal partners say the modest monthly benefit can make a big difference for families.

Three receive felony charges for human trafficking in separate cases investigated by the OBN and OCPD, with indictments by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Grand Jury.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond remarks on the execution of Kendrick Simpson for a 2006 double homicide, suggesting it brings closure to the victims' families.

A 35-year-old man from Columbus, Nebraska, died after his vehicle went off a ravine and struck a railroad embankment while fleeing Love County deputies in Ardmore.

Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a bill to add firearm safety instruction to public school curricula from the 2026-27 school year. The measure, developed without the use of live firearms, aims to promote safe handling and awareness among students.