Aliston Cobb, a former Douglass High star, was bound over for trial in the Oct. 4, 2025 shooting that killed Glenn Denson. He remains jailed on a $10M bond; arraignment is Sept. 23, 2026.

A head‑on crash on U.S. 70 near Grandfield left one person dead and another injured, state troopers said. Investigators are probing whether the pickup crossed the center line.

A child suffered burn injuries after a junior sprint car flipped and caught fire at I‑44 Speedway in southwest Oklahoma City; investigators are reviewing the crash.

A Kay County mother reported missing Wednesday was found alive after a wooded search near Kaw City; her husband was arrested and faces felony charges.

Updated ALICE data show nearly half of Oklahoma households couldn't cover basics in 2024; Tulsa nonprofits say the numbers should guide local policy and relief.

House leaders referred Rep. Danny Williams to the Rules Committee after internal and external reviews flagged alleged improper behavior toward staff. He’s been suspended from committee duties while the probe continues.

A 9-year-old from Shady Point drowned Tuesday in a private pond northwest of Spiro, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Troopers say the death is under investigation.

Oklahoma's individual income‑tax receipts rose 12.5% in 2026 even after a 0.25‑point rate cut. Officials credit growth and filing‑season timing; analysts warn the gain may be temporary.

The turnpike authority has opened a 30‑day virtual comment period for the I‑40 interchange at Newalla for the Toby Keith Expressway; materials and maps are online.

After threats and a City Hall evacuation, Meeker trustees passed a measure to remove disruptive attendees from meetings while leaders juggle budget and mediation questions.

Oklahoma City rolled out "Thrive on Classen," its first transit-oriented plan centered on RAPID NW. Officials opened a multilingual survey and interactive map to collect local priorities.

OKC has traded veteran wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three‑team deal that sends multiple future second‑round picks back to Oklahoma City. The swap also moves Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas.

A slight chance of brief storms Saturday gives way to a dangerous heat surge. Expect highs to climb into the low 100s by Tuesday.