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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A person was shot twice near Southwest 29th Place and South Dumas Avenue in southwest Oklahoma City; police are searching for the shooter and reviewing nearby surveillance footage.
A Coweta man was arrested Friday after allegedly threatening to "shoot" the Wagoner County Courthouse; deputies arrested him at his home and he remains jailed without bond.
The former president of First National Bank of Lindsay admitted manipulating loan records and using bank funds to cover overdrafts, prosecutors say. Regulators moved in after false records were discovered.
Politics & Govt in ...
Oklahoma is among a handful of states saying it will use AI to help verify Medicaid work requirements — a move that could speed paperwork or create new coverage traps.
ODOC is investigating the May 17 death of 26‑year‑old Justin Howard at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester; the medical examiner will determine the cause.
ATF agents joined local deputies after a Tuesday blaze at Sheriff Jason Ritchie’s home; investigators found signs of an ignitable liquid and a $5,000 reward is being offered.
Crews recovered a body from a river near Choctaw and Hogback roads after fishermen called 911; investigators say it's too early to determine cause.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Construction on the May Avenue bridge in Oklahoma City starts May 26, 2026, and will take about 24 months to replace the span with a diverging‑diamond interchange. Expect ramp closures, detours and shifting lanes during work.
A father accused in his infant daughter’s death was bound over for trial after a preliminary hearing; arraignment is set for June 24 and he remains jailed on a $10M bond.
Arts & Culture in ...
deadCenter will present a new award to Lou Diamond Phillips and premiere a short OKC Thunder documentary this June, pairing star power with hometown sports storytelling.
Sports in ...
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander won a second straight NBA MVP, capping a dominant regular season as Oklahoma City heads into the Western Conference finals.
Community & Society in ...
Moore Public Schools approved a deal that moves 322 custodial and maintenance roles to SSC Services for Education, and long‑time workers say they were notified only after the board vote.
OSBI and Bryan County investigators say a February break‑in at Jones Powersports in Durant targeted multiple UTVs and was tied to a cross‑state operation; a Texas man was returned to Oklahoma and charged.
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