Oklahoma's HB 1565, aimed at improving child abuse reporting procedures, passed the House and now heads to the Senate. It requires DHS hotline to immediately contact law enforcement when abuse is alleged.

The Oklahoma House passed a bill requiring chemical castration for certain sex offenders before parole, prompted by a tragic event where a released offender committed murder.

Rep. Steve Bashore's bill to end Oklahoma's minimum 6% retail markup passes the House and heads to the Senate, aiming to lower prices and update a 1949 policy.

Firefighters in Oklahoma City extinguished a late-night house fire on Southwest 97th, rescuing one individual. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Jesse Bernard Roy, a 77-year-old with dementia, was found after a Silver Alert was issued when he left a hospital.

An overturned semi-truck has shut all southbound lanes of I-35 near NE 63rd St., causing traffic to be diverted to I-44 and I-235 with expected delays until 11 p.m.

Oklahoma City is forecasted to experience a week of sunny and clear weather with gradually rising temperatures, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Francisco House received a three-year federal sentence for illegal ammo possession after a sexual assault report in Oklahoma City, announced by U.S. Attorney Troester.

Tulsa announces a public hearing on March 13 for community input on its housing and urban development plan, emphasizing federal fund usage for low-income households.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 245, aiming to establish a statewide high-dosage tutoring program for K-8 students, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously.

Lawton city officials enforce ordinances, resulting in the removal of wildlife from Mr. Breaden's residence for violations, with previous notices of property maintenance issues. The city offers Breaden a volunteer role in animal welfare.

Tulsa officials have implemented tougher fines for pet overpopulation, with increased penalties for unaltered or abandoned pets. The city also offers financial aid for spaying/neutering services.

Oklahoma's House Bill 2012, advancing through committee, proposes extending harm-reduction services until 2031 to improve public health and reduce disease spread.