A pedestrian was killed early Friday after being struck on U.S. Highway 81 in Kingfisher County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol says. The driver was not injured.

OKC Animal Welfare says kennels are full and adoption fees are waived as officials urge residents to adopt, foster or donate to relieve the shelter.

Trace One's analysis finds Class I food recalls rose 36.4% from 2021–25 and Oklahoma ranks 33rd nationally, with a small uptick in fish-product recalls. Officials say better detection and complex supply chains help explain the rise.

A Red Flag Warning covers eastern and central Oklahoma through tonight as heat, low humidity and gusty winds raise wildfire risk; officials urge no outdoor burning.

An outbuilding blaze near NW 10th Street and Classen Boulevard spread to a nearby house Thursday in northwest Oklahoma City; cause and injuries remain under investigation.

The Oklahoma Senate advanced SB 483, allowing counties to accept private donations to pay travel and relocation for eligible unhoused residents. Supporters call it a practical tool; advocates warn of 'bus‑out' risks.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run near SW 59th and Francis in southwest Oklahoma City; police are searching for the driver.

Reba McEntire will play a one-night-only, stripped-down show at Reba’s Place in Atoka on April 9. The pop-up gives fans an unusually intimate chance to see her in her hometown venue.

At least one person was killed when a crash closed southbound lanes of the Kickapoo Turnpike near Memorial Road. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are investigating.

A student at Norman North was detained after administrators found a loaded firearm on campus; the district says charges are pending.

Police searched Sunday night for a gunman after a person was shot at Highland Park Apartments in southeast Oklahoma City; the victim was taken to a hospital and few details were released.

Raegan Beers dominated inside as Oklahoma edged Michigan State 77–71 in Norman to reach the Sweet 16.

Downed power lines sparked a blaze in southwest Oklahoma City that damaged multiple homes. OG&E crews and firefighters worked into the night to secure lines and restore power.