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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A reported machete attack near NW 36th and I‑44 sent one person to the hospital and prompted an active police investigation in northwest Oklahoma City.
A 42‑year‑old Norman man who tried to rescue a 14‑year‑old at Longmire Lake drowned; authorities identified him as Emmett Matthews and the body was recovered by dive teams.
Two men were arrested after a northwest Oklahoma City pursuit of a vehicle believed to be stolen; police recovered one gun and searched for a second.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor David Holt outlines MAPS investments and big venue updates — the $121M multipurpose stadium and the nearly $1B arena — in his July 15 State of the City.
A Los Angeles man was sentenced to 360 months after a June traffic stop on I‑40 near Sayre revealed roughly 30 kilograms of meth hidden in a vehicle. Prosecutors say the seizure was the result of a DEA and OBN investigation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear skies this morning and a high near 91°F. Temperatures jump to the upper 90s by the weekend—call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.
Scattered storms moved through OKC early Sunday with pockets of heavy rain. Afternoon highs near 89°F and humid conditions mean more storms are possible.
Mid‑90s heat Saturday with storms likely this afternoon and more widespread tonight. Expect heat indices near 100°F and gusty, brief heavy rain in stronger cells.
State and local agents raided a Bristow dispensary, a convenience store and a house this week amid an investigation into alleged illegal marijuana sales. Evidence was seized and probes are ongoing.
A pre-dawn blaze in northwest Oklahoma City collapsed part of a duplex and killed a dog; neighbors and firefighters pulled residents to safety while investigators probe the cause.
A hot, breezy Friday in Oklahoma City with highs near 98°F and heat-index near 100°F. Storms become more likely Saturday night; call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.
Sample ballots for Oklahoma's Aug. 25 runoff are online now. Voters can use the OK Voter Portal to preview precinct-specific contests and plan ahead.
A Perry daycare’s only transport van was stolen after a break‑in, pausing summer field trips and threatening daily pickups for roughly 70 children. Police are asking for tips and a GoFundMe has been launched.
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