Layoffs at the Oklahoma National Weather Center and other weather agencies, part of cuts by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, have sparked concerns amidst tornado season, with potential impacts on weather prediction and public safety.

A semi-truck accident on I-35 in Oklahoma City caused traffic disruption after it hit a stalled vehicle and spilled concrete barriers, without major injuries reported.

Master Sergeant Michael Hanson Jr. was named Kiwanis Club Deputy Sheriff of the Year for 2024, praised for using non-lethal force to save a suicidal veteran during an incident.

Oklahoma moves to restore Second Amendment rights to some nonviolent felons with a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, pending a full Senate vote.

Senator Adam Pugh of Oklahoma has advanced education reform bills through the Senate Education Committee, focusing on school accreditation, teacher discipline, and due process for districts.

Oklahoma City was honored by Results for America for its innovative use of data to enhance public services and received the What Works Cities Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Firefighters battled a blaze at Summerwood Apartments in Oklahoma City, rescuing at least one person; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Oklahoma City Police are searching for a missing 70-year-old woman, Charlotte Knight, last seen at a convenience store on Saturday. She drives a silver Nissan Maxima, license plate DRY-139. Public assistance is requested.

Tulsa Animal Services and OSDH are responding to a rabies case in a dog near E. Admiral Pl. and N. Harvard Ave. They're informing the public and setting up vaccine clinics.

Oklahoma's House Utilities Committee approved HB 2747, aiming to prioritize natural gas and state control over high-voltage infrastructure, to protect consumers and landowners.

Oklahoma's Attorney General plans to monitor the natural gas market during a cold week to prevent exploitation and price manipulation, based on past storm issues.

Oklahoma advances three bills to legalize sports betting, aiming to be the 40th state to do so, amid economic competition and legislative negotiation.

A car plunged into the North Canadian River near Route 66 in Oklahoma, resulting in a fatality. Police urge witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.