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A federal jury awarded $2 million after finding Oklahoma County jail staff were deliberately indifferent to a detainee’s medical needs in 2021.
An OBN diversion probe led to the arrest of a temporary Reasor’s pharmacist in Owasso on suspicion of stealing oxycodone; investigators say audits, interviews and video led to the arrest.
Politics & Govt in ...
A local nonprofit has asked a judge to pause more than 100 pay raises at the county jail, saying the chairman approved them without board consent. A hearing is set for July.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is installing CLEARPASS full-body scanners at five prisons to detect phones, drugs and other contraband as part of a technology push.
Court records and advocates say an 11‑year‑old in Oklahoma City was trafficked by a family member — and that traffickers are often people victims already know.
Lawmakers sent SJR 39 to the Aug. 25 special election to lower annual assessed‑value growth caps and create an income‑based senior freeze.
Oklahoma senators have filed SB2148 to deposit $250 from state funds into each eligible child's federal "Trump Account," a move Gov. Kevin Stitt is backing during budget talks.
Charging documents in Cleveland County accuse Julius Jones of conspiring to receive marijuana, cellphones and other contraband at his prison in 2024. The filing adds new legal exposure for the man whose sentence was commuted in 2021.
A person was shot in the head Monday night near SE 15th and South High in south Oklahoma City. Police confirmed the shooting and say the investigation is active.
A woman was killed Sunday after being run over in northwest Oklahoma City; witnesses reported an argument in the road and police later arrested a person. The investigation is ongoing.
Sports in ...
Loud City HQ is back in downtown OKC with VR, DJs, photo exhibits and an exclusive Loud and Loyal merch drop ahead of the playoffs. Fans should plan to arrive early for giveaways and limited items.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm, breezy Friday with storms possible after 10 a.m. and a wetter, stormier weekend on the way.
A judge paused CompSource's conversion to a stock company and delayed an April 17 mailing to policyholders while the court considers legal challenges.
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