A welfare check near NW 122nd and Meridian turned into a 90-minute standoff in northwest Oklahoma City, ending with one person in custody.

City officials say downed power lines were reported near SW 44th and Airport Road after Tuesday storms. Drivers should avoid the area while crews work.

A Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning hit Oklahoma City Wednesday; gusts could reach 40–45 mph. Secure outdoor items and avoid open burning in western areas.

Lawsuits filed Monday in Oklahoma City accuse Matthew Veazey of diverting more than $1 million from investors into cars, credit-card bills and a Gaillardia home. His lawyer disputes the claims.

Mid-80s heat Tuesday gives way to late-day storms and gusty winds. Secure outdoor items and keep alerts on.

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.