Sunny and unseasonably warm Monday in Oklahoma City—highs near 86°F with gusty south winds. Fire‑weather concerns northwest of I‑44 and storm risk returns Tuesday.

Two women were killed Saturday evening in a crash on State Highway 48 in Creek County. OHP identified the victims and says the cause is under investigation.

Lawmakers advanced a package to remake Oklahoma’s tobacco trust, shifting control and steering earnings toward scholarships — a move public‑health groups say would gut prevention funding.

A 27-year-old Apache man died after his car crossed into oncoming traffic on SH‑44 south of Foss; the southbound commercial truck caught fire and its driver was injured.

OU College of Pharmacy is building a cyclotron on the OU Health campus to produce PET radiopharmaceuticals in‑state, aiming to cut travel and speed access to advanced imaging and therapies.

A federal judge on March 3 sentenced Jose Melgar‑Rivas to 78 months for dragging and injuring an ICE officer during a July traffic stop in Oklahoma City.

A Union City traffic stop in September 2024 led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth and 28 firearms. In February a federal judge sentenced Michael and Sarah Miller to a combined 16 years.

La Buca, a new Tuscan‑leaning restaurant in Paseo, opened with handmade pastas, tableside tiramisu and a late‑night DJ lounge. The menu rotates monthly.

Cloudy Monday gives way to a sharp warmup Tuesday with gusty winds and a chance of strong storms.

Showers and a few strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Expect gusty winds, brief heavy rain and localized hail.

Clear, mild Saturday in Oklahoma City with highs near 80°F; spotty storms possible and a more active Sunday.

Norman’s superintendent says the district will protect students’ First Amendment rights while prioritizing safety after a wave of ICE‑related walkouts and amid fallout from Ryan Walters’ tenure. The board renewed Migliorino’s contract amid local debate.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 79°F. Storm chances increase Saturday night; avoid outdoor burning where winds are gusty.