Edmond welcomed a new mayor, Mark A. Nash, and councilmembers Preston Watterson and Phillip Fraim following the April 1 election. They joined the City Council and will serve staggered terms.

Jesse Wayne James Keenan, 18, from Duncan, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and discharging a firearm related to a crime of violence in Indian Country.

A Midwest City woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, defrauding a New York firm of $1.7 million, facing up to 23 years in prison.

A fire in Moore, Oklahoma, prompted an emergency response, injuring one firefighter and leading to evacuations. The cause remains under investigation.

Oklahoma's mental health department faces a $23 million shortfall, risking employee pay and vital services. House Democratic Leader Munson underscores the need for adequate funding for the well-being of Oklahomans.

Oklahoma grapples with a tax proposal aimed at eliminating state income tax, and a bill reducing financial burdens on those in the criminal justice system, amid concerns about funding and racial disparities in youth justice.

Oklahoma's House has passed a bill to end a mandatory 6% markup on consumer goods, advancing to the Senate for a final reading before potentially becoming law.

Oklahoma's House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 341, aiming to facilitate the sale of state-owned railroad assets, with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation setting up a proposal process.

New members sworn in at Oklahoma City Council meeting include Camal Pennington and Katrina Bedell Avers, alongside re-elected incumbents Todd Stone and Bradley Carter.

Oklahoma City is hosting a hiring event on May 6 for Public Works Department construction jobs, offering competitive pay, benefits, and on-the-spot interviews for positions like Crew Worker II and Construction Equipment Operator.

Oklahoma City hosted its 25th "Run to Remember" Memorial Marathon, introducing a new quarter marathon and witnessing Norman native Al Maeder win for the second time in three years. The event honors the 1995 bombing victims.

Oklahoma health officials warn of measles exposure at a Sallisaw Walmart; unvaccinated shoppers on April 18 may be at risk. The state now has 15 cases, urging at-risk individuals to contact the OSDH.

Governor Kevin Stitt appoints business leader Rainey Williams to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, citing his vast experience and dedication to public service.