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A heavy police presence closed streets near Northeast 10th and Missouri in Oklahoma City after witnesses reported gunfire and someone being taken to a hospital. Details remain limited.
A Pottawatomie County jury convicted Clayderyl Farrell of sexually abusing multiple children; the jury recommended a life term plus multiple 20‑year sentences.
A head-on crash in southwest Oklahoma City on March 25 left one person dead and several others injured near SW 112th and South Western, police say.
Community & Society in ...
The Harbor will convert a former juvenile detention center into a 24/7, pet-friendly low-barrier shelter with 180 beds, on-site case management and a kitchen.
Real Estate & Development in ...
OHFA paused HOME awards while lawmakers weigh House Bill 1823, which would require a 15% developer fee and could slow affordable housing projects statewide.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Oklahoma Senate passed SB80 39–3 to force earlier notice, public comment and hearings on turnpike plans. Sponsor Lisa Standridge says it could "sunset" dozens of dormant projects.
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A new FMCSA rule and enforcement push are forcing Oklahoma licensing offices and local CDL schools to tighten checks, audits and paperwork.
A 53-year-old woman identified as Robecca Garrett drowned Sunday at Lake Eufaula after going under while trying to help two children, officials said.
A records request and documents posted online show Oklahoma City Police Department lacks Flock-specific policies, prompting calls for audits, transparency and legal review.
Investigations show sealed records and shortened hearings in Oklahoma guardianship courts, leaving families with limited options and costly fights.
OBN agents served a search warrant at Greenline Garden LLC in Locust Grove and seized 5,136 plants and about 1,525 pounds of processed marijuana in a coordinated operation. ICE took three people into custody as the probe continues.
A fire truck crashed while responding to a two‑alarm commercial fire in southwest Oklahoma City. Officials say the blaze was contained and injury details were not released.
OKCPS will review renaming César Chávez Elementary after national reporting and new disclosures prompted local concern. The Board will begin discussions after spring break.
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