An Oklahoma City counselor was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to repay nearly $1.1 million after prosecutors say she billed Blue Cross for thousands of false counseling sessions.

Taco Empire reopened in Northwest Oklahoma City this week after a mid‑December kitchen fire. Owners call the relaunch a comeback as the remodeled spot returns.

A Warr Acres man was arrested and charged with three counts of third‑degree arson after grass fires near Cheyenne in March burned pasture and threatened a home.

A woman was shot during an early-morning party near SW 38th in Oklahoma City; police say her injuries are non-life-threatening as investigators canvass the scene.

A woman shot near SW 59th and May Avenue in southwest Oklahoma City was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Piedmont's aging water system is strapped for capacity as state loans fund upgrades, but neighbors fear a proposed data center could overwhelm supplies.

Court filings say Amber Johnson pinned a child and covered a nonverbal student’s mouth; she was charged April 28 and faces two counts of child abuse. The district says it provided records to investigators.

Breezy and cool Wednesday; rain chances pick up Thursday into Friday, mainly south of I‑40.

Beckham County deputies say three canyon blazes were likely set intentionally; a man was detained on unrelated charges as investigators probe whether to seek arson counts.

A Canadian County woman who led a local Boys and Girls Club was arrested after investigators say she diverted more than $52,000 in chapter funds to personal expenses.

A new Caddo Nation child care and community center near Hinton will add about 75 licensed slots and community amenities while creating tribal construction and solar jobs.

A Walmart near I‑35 and E. 15th in Edmond was evacuated Saturday after a reported bomb threat; police say the call isn’t believed credible while searches continue.

A $1M Mabee challenge grant has pushed Lilyfield closer to a $4.9M expansion of its Family Resource Center in South Oklahoma City, but the nonprofit must still raise roughly $1.94M.