Oklahoma man, Billy Cooper, 40, drowned while fishing from a kayak at Lake Texoma without wearing a life jacket. His body was found the next day near the shore.

A WalletHub study ranked Oklahoma 50th in education, sparking reactions. While State Superintendent Ryan Walters questions the emphasis on funding, teachers and parents call for political action to address the state's education challenges.

A semi-rollover injured two and blocked I-35 in Oklahoma City, with extraction efforts taking an hour and contributing factors being investigated. Traffic was heavily impacted.

California’s legislative interim studies are approved, as Speaker Kyle Hilbert confirms, offering lawmakers time to scrutinize issues for future sessions.

OSDE partners with American Virtual Academy to offer an online school that promotes American principles and opposes the 'liberal agenda' in education, aligning with 'America First' values.

A man was shot by his wife's boyfriend outside an Edmond plasma center; the alleged shooter, Micah Hill, is in custody. The victim is in critical but stable condition.

Angel Ibarra, suspected in a Tulsa quadruple shooting, was extradited from Mexico to face murder and shooting charges for a February incident that left two dead.

West Boyd Street in Norman faces closures for sewer upgrades until October 31, 2025, with access maintained barring direct conflicts, as per City of Norman updates.

Lawton Police Department announced a temporary one-lane closure on I44 East for a traffic investigation related to a recent accident, urging commuters to plan for delays on July 23rd from 7-8 AM.

Emergency crews responded to a residential fire in SW Oklahoma City, saving eight dogs, although three died in the incident. Another nearby fire saw the rescue of three more dogs. Causes remain under investigation.

A former Missouri teacher, Ronald Sanders, received a 30-year sentence for sexually abusing a 14-year-old and must register as a sex offender after release.

Oklahoma City's Animal Welfare seeks community help to find homes for 60 dogs to alleviate overcrowding at the shelter, offering reduced adoption fees until July 19.

The OSBI investigates a fatal shooting in Okmulgee, with no arrests yet. The victim, Devontae Hanson, died from a gunshot wound after being taken to a hospital. Details remain limited, and authorities seek information from the public.