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Wagoner County deputies broke a window to free a child locked inside a car in Okay on May 9. Officials say the youngster was cooled on scene and is OK.
Community & Society in ...
Reno Swim & Slide needs roughly two dozen lifeguards or it could face major cuts or a summer closure; the city is running certification classes and stepping up recruitment.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mazaheri Properties and partners closed on University Town Center in Norman for $82.25M, adding a high‑traffic, 416,766‑sq‑ft retail asset to their portfolio.
Politics & Govt in ...
Oklahoma has expanded its Caring for Caregivers tax credit: the 62‑year age floor is gone, income limits rise and medical mileage is now eligible for claims. The changes take effect Nov. 1, 2026.
A 23-year-old Pryor woman died Sunday after her vehicle left County Road E 620 and struck a fence and a tree, troopers say.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will make the morning commute slow and wet. Localized flooding and gusty winds are possible.
The Oklahoma House voted 86-4 to override Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto of HB 4434, a bill requiring 24-hour notice before the governor leaves the state. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lane closures begin in downtown OKC for two weeks as crews perform utility work for the Continental Coliseum; expect narrowed lanes and morning delays.
A marginal severe-weather risk returns Friday across central Oklahoma, with hail, damaging gusts and a small tornado threat during the evening commute.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Legislature raised the home‑food sales cap to $250,000 and renamed the statute the Local Food Freedom Act. The measure keeps labeling and training rules and takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.
Cool start and a sunny jump to the 70s. Watch for a growing chance of strong storms Friday and Saturday night.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Luke Combs' My Kinda Saturday Night tour hits OU's Gaylord Family 6Oklahoma Memorial Stadium this Saturday with Dierks Bentley and more. Doors 5 p.m.; cashless concessions and clear-bag rules apply.
Cool, mostly cloudy start with breezy northeast winds and highs near 65°F. A sharp warm‑up pushes temps into the 80s–90s by the weekend.
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