Lee E. Cooper Jr. was appointed to Oklahoma City's Ward 7 council seat and will serve until 2025, succeeding a resigning member. A former councilman, Cooper has extensive civic experience and community service credentials.

Clear skies and comfortable conditions are expected in Oklahoma City, with a sunny forecast and temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the upper 60s throughout the week, according to the NWS.

Oklahoma's Superintendent Ryan Walters mandated a controversial video in schools, prompting backlash and legal concerns over the separation of church and state.

Stillwater Public Schools detailed budget cuts in response to a $5.5 million shortfall, with concerns about the impact on educational support, including special education.

Oklahoma's Education Superintendent Ryan Walters asked schools to show a video of himself praying, a move criticized by Sen. Mark Mann as a self-serving political act that oversteps his authority.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Senator Adam Pugh focused on educational reform at the National Summit on Education in Oklahoma City, discussing innovative strategies and improved educational outcomes.

The City of Norman's recycling programs, highlighted on America Recycles Day, effectively manage over 1,000 tons of materials annually, with significant local participation.

An Okfuskee County resident pleads guilty to child neglect within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce a minor into sexual activity between October 21-24, 2022, following an investigation involving the FBI.

The Oklahoma City Municipal Court warns of a phone scam where fraudsters, using caller ID "spoofing," pose as court officials to demand payment for tickets, threatening jail time.

A woman died and an infant was critically injured in an Oklahoma City crash after the woman allegedly ran a red light. The infant is in the hospital, and the other driver survived. Traffic delays were expected during the investigation.

Edmond Police are seeking a suspect in an auto burglary who made $1,600 in fraudulent credit card charges. He has a Route 66 tattoo and drove a gray sedan.

Vietnam veteran James Ohlheiser was awarded the Purple Heart 56 years after being wounded, following the rectification of a clerical error on his military records.