The 6666 NRHA Derby runs June 10–21 at OKC Fair Park’s new OG&E Coliseum, featuring six‑figure class payouts, thousands of entries and a Fan Night freestyle on June 18.

Morning showers may slow commutes; Saturday heats into the mid‑90s with a late‑night severe‑storm threat. Short windows of heavy rain and gusty winds are possible.

A hotly contested SD 4 Republican primary has become a test of conservative identity and outside PAC power as voters head to the polls next Tuesday. The race pits incumbent Tom Woods against Kenny Smith amid heavy Make Liberty Win involvement.

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday on U.S. 60 in Osage County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Investigators have not released the rider's identity or cause.

A 46‑year‑old Midwest City man has been federally indicted after a May social‑media post prosecutors say threatened President Donald Trump.

A U.S. Marshals-led task force arrested a Tulsa man on June 5 on rape and CSAM-related charges. Police reports allege the victim was 14.

A 40-year-old Alva man received a 72-month federal sentence after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon following a June 2025 domestic assault.

International students say Oklahoma colleges recruited them for tuition and workforce needs — then offered too few paid on‑campus jobs and delayed aid. Students warn the gap threatens retention and the local workforce.

Gov. Stitt declared an emergency as eastern Oklahoma tallies flood damage and officials begin recovery assessments. Residents are being urged to report damage and heed warnings.

A 1‑year‑old was struck by a vehicle near SW 44th and Walker in southwest Oklahoma City and rushed to the hospital. Police are investigating.

A Trace One analysis finds Oklahoma City employs about 12 workplace safety managers per 10,000 workers, ranking the metro 14th among large U.S. cities. Federal projections point to continued hiring in the field.

A road‑rage dispute in southeast Oklahoma City escalated to gunfire near SE 95th and Bryant Avenue; one person was shot and a suspect was taken into custody.

A 48‑year‑old Oklahoma City man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after police say officers found more than a kilogram of cocaine and a firearm during a traffic stop and home search.