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Clear, cool start in Oklahoma City; highs near 67°F Thursday with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Heavier rain possible Thursday night but mainly south of I‑40.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Jamerson — exonerated after decades — received a $26.25M city settlement but his lawyers say Oklahoma is refusing to pay $50,000 per year under the new law; a suit is now pending.
Cloudy and about 63°F Tuesday. Scattered storms are possible mid‑morning into afternoon; hail and gusty winds are possible in spots.
Politics & Govt in ...
A contracted review presented to county leaders lists staffing, supervision and detainee-welfare failures at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, adding urgency to long-standing problems.
A federal appeals court revived a prisoner’s Eighth Amendment claim over filthy, overcrowded conditions at Mack Alford Correctional Center and sent the case back to Muskogee.
Four Langston volunteer firefighters were hurt returning from Enid after a powerful tornado; Chief Bobby Anderson remains in intensive care. The community has rallied around the family.
Kevin Cobbs, a former Yukon principal and coach, was sentenced to up to 10 years after admitting he possessed a nude image of a student and secretly recorded boys in a locker room.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Yukon officials have proposed a $73.6M mixed‑use project east of Yukon High School funded by a 25‑year TIF. Two public hearings are scheduled as the city and developer finalize annexation and financing details.
More than a year after Mark Goeller's exit, Oklahoma still has no permanent state forester; the job resurfaced on the state careers page and remains open.
Arts & Culture in ...
Safdie Architects unveiled designs to remake the long-closed Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah as a 43-acre campus of pavilions, water and preserved seminary columns.
Yukon is testing Bethany wells and reclaimed‑water reuse as a proposed data center and an expiring wholesale contract put pressure on local supplies. Officials say safeguards and permits must come first.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Loaded Bowl, OKC’s popular vegan spot, announced it will close on June 27 after 13 years. Fans and regulars are sharing memories and planning final visits.
Putnam City West moved to remote learning after a late-day altercation between two students; police and campus officers are investigating.
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