Oklahoma City celebrated the opening of the MAPS 4 OG&E Coliseum, a new 216,164-square-foot arena expected to boost the city's economy with its advanced features and event hosting capacity.

Oklahoma City is preparing for Route 66's centennial by seeking artist proposals for a landmark sculpture, with a substantial $875,000 award for the project.

Two individuals were arrested in Oklahoma City after a brief police chase ended in a crash downtown, with one suspect requiring a stretcher. Traffic was temporarily disrupted.

Photographic evidence shows that mountain lions are potentially establishing a breeding population in Oklahoma, with sightings of females with kittens in Osage and Cimarron Counties.

Oklahoma City Council approved City Manager Craig Freeman's budget for 2026, entailing cuts for the Police and Fire Departments and reductions in other areas, with a focus on essential services amidst slow revenue growth.

Altercation at Oklahoma City nursing home leads to Jerry W. Gibson's death, now investigated as homicide; raises concerns over elderly care facility safety.

Billy Sorrels was fatally shot when a bullet from Elisha Kirby's home struck him through a wall, marking the city's 28th homicide. Kirby has been arrested.

A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in southwest Oklahoma City early Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident, with no suspects identified yet.

Oklahoma lawmakers overrode Governor Stitt's veto on a bill enhancing access to advanced breast cancer screenings, ensuring insurance coverage for women with dense breast tissue.

Oklahoma City's former convention center and skybridge are scheduled for demolition as part of downtown renovations.

The Oklahoma legislature overrode the Governor's veto on HB 1137, ensuring funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt reviewed the 2025 session outcomes, praising successes like extended maternity leave and dyslexia support, while criticizing failures like ignoring teacher shortages and transparency issues.

Two Oklahoma City men, one with a prior murder conviction, pleaded guilty to firearms charges as part of a collaborative effort against violent crime.