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.

A new report finds nursing homes and long‑term care in rural Oklahoma support more than 15,000 jobs and roughly $1.8 billion in economic activity.

An early-morning apartment fire in southwest Oklahoma City displaced a resident and left several puppies dead; firefighters rescued two animals and continue to investigate.

A 32-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested after a Sunday night stabbing in the 1700 block of Carthage Street in Fort Smith. Police say the victim was seriously injured and the suspect has a long criminal record.

A federal bill would allow physician‑owned hospitals to open in rural Oklahoma; backers promise restored services while hospital groups warn of damaging competition.

Hard freeze this morning, then a rapid warmup into the 90s by the weekend. Gusty winds and a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday make outdoor burning risky.

Noble Public Schools placed a staff member on administrative leave after a student complaint prompted a Cleveland County investigation. Court records show the employee was taken into custody.

A Union Pacific freight train struck a vehicle about one mile south of Minco on Friday afternoon, killing two people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

The Cherokee Nation is using HUD’s Section 184 pilot to build rental homes for marshals, nurses and other skilled staff, starting with two units in Tahlequah. Tribal leaders call the program a recruitment tool and a pathway to ownership.

A viral video shows customers left outside an OnCue store in Oklahoma City during a tornado warning; the chain says it is reviewing the incident and explains its policy.