Clear morning gives way to a fast warm‑up. Highs near 76 today and low 90s midweek; fire danger rises Thursday–Friday.

OKC beat Philadelphia 123-103 as Jalen Williams returned and the Thunder stretched their winning streak to 12 games.

OSBI says a man was arrested after his twin sister and her 17-year-old daughter were found shot at a Poteau home; the suspect was captured near Atlanta and faces two counts of first-degree murder.

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke sued the NCAA after the association denied a waiver, arguing a brief 2021 lacrosse cameo shouldn’t have cost him a season. A hearing is set for April 16.

The Oklahoma National Guard joined nine volunteer fire departments to battle a wildfire near Chelsea that officials said scorched several hundred acres; crews report about half contained.

Police found one person shot near NW 30th and Western late Saturday; detectives have the area sealed and are investigating. Authorities are asking for tips.

Oklahoma hosts Idaho at Lloyd Noble in the NCAA first round Friday at 9 p.m. CT as the No. 4 Sooners (24-7) try to use home-court advantage early in the bracket.

A 75‑year‑old Mayfair shopping center at NW 50th and May sold for $17M after a Class‑A repositioning and a national marketing push. The buyer is an affiliate of Humphreys Capital.

A judge dismissed the first‑degree murder charge against Angie Cutnose after prosecutors said they lost a key witness; investigators say the probe will continue.

The Oklahoma House passed HB 3722, requiring registrants to choose a party or mark Independent to complete voter registration. Supporters call it integrity; critics warn it could block primaries for those who leave the field blank.

ReMerge’s diversion model has graduated more than 200 mothers and pairs treatment, legal help and job supports to cut reentry and save money. Graduations can erase the felonies that brought participants in.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-40 at Western Avenue left one person dead and two critically injured, closing westbound lanes and snarling traffic near downtown Oklahoma City.

A bid to open Oklahoma primaries fell short after tightened verification rules disqualified tens of thousands of signatures.