The Oklahoma Senate approved the Blake Burgess Act, a package of training and a statewide blood‑clot registry named for an OU student who died of a pulmonary embolism. The bill now returns to the House for reconsideration.

Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason resigned Monday, effective immediately, after 33 years in law enforcement. His brief resignation letter gave no reason and county leaders have not named a replacement.

Police circulated surveillance after a shoplifter pepper‑sprayed an ALDI employee near NW 50th and May and fled in a blue pickup. Case 26‑29668 is open.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB 2361, requiring key IDs, medical records and school transcripts be handed to youth leaving foster care and expanding some supports through age 21.

A tornado watch covers multiple eastern Oklahoma counties through 11 p.m. Saturday as forecasters warn of large hail, damaging winds and a few possible tornadoes.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 46 months after federal authorities said he sent racial and sexually violent threats to two Oklahoma women via Facebook.

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has sidelined 171 horses after video and veterinary reports showed severe post‑race distress at Remington Park.

Low‑interest SBA disaster loans — up to $2 million — are now available for Oklahoma small businesses and private nonprofits affected by a drought that began Nov. 15, 2025. Deadlines and application details are in the SBA release.

Grove police have identified the man slain in a home shooting as 33-year-old Robin Quinn Sharp and say 31-year-old Terry Joe Hicks is in custody. Investigators say the shot was fired through an opening where an air-conditioning unit had been removed.

SB 1221 would require Service Oklahoma to add mail-tracking and offer a $25 expedited delivery option for driver licenses, with implementation due by Jan. 1, 2027.

Dense morning fog and spotty drizzle slow commutes. Gusty south winds build toward Thursday with a Fire Weather Watch for western Oklahoma.

Two men were wounded after exchanging gunfire at a northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex; both were hospitalized and are expected to survive.

A new North Side YMCA will break ground in The Village this Friday, with officials saying the build will expand childcare, pools and community services for north-side families.