Stardust Power has started site engineering at its planned Muskogee lithium refinery, bringing Brown & Root geotechnical crews to the 66‑acre Port Muskogee site as the developer tightens plans toward construction.

A vehicle linked to several armed robberies was located near Lake Hefner Parkway as OKC police canvassed a northwest apartment complex and asked residents for tips.

Developer Scot Matteson says phase one will start, but the 1,907‑foot Legends Tower will depend on whether Oklahoma City's market can absorb thousands of units and hotel rooms.

An Enid father says his 15-year-old daughter is on life support after reportedly trying the Benadryl challenge. Health officials urge parents to secure meds and watch social feeds.

Morning rain will clear to a hot, gusty Saturday with a Heat Advisory for parts of north-central Oklahoma. Severe storms are possible overnight.

Guy Liebmann, a longtime Oklahoma City official who briefly served as mayor and later in the statehouse, has died at 90. A memorial is set for June 29 and flags will be lowered.

A severe thunderstorm warning moved through northwest Oklahoma City on Thursday evening; the NWS warned of up to 1‑inch hail and wind gusts near 60 mph.

A Tulsa clerk shot a machete-wielding man at Naifeh’s Food Mart Thursday morning; the suspect was hospitalized and could face an assault charge. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Time named Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander to its inaugural TIME100 Sports list after his second straight MVP and leading the Thunder to the NBA’s best regular‑season record.

Purcell police say officers found a man dead at a home after a reported late-night domestic disturbance; the OSBI Crime Scene Unit has been called in to assist.

Two people were found dead behind an Oklahoma City apartment near I‑240 and Walker Avenue. Police say injuries are consistent with homicide as detectives pursue leads.

A Norman Choctaw Rewards Club member won $1 million at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant and says he "doesn't feel any different." He plans to donate part of the prize.

A 53-year-old Hugo man died after his car left East 2030 Road, struck a fence and rolled in Choctaw County; troopers said he was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash is under investigation.