A 63‑year‑old Coalgate man drowned after his vehicle rolled on a washed‑out section of a dam in Coal County, investigators say.

Sheriff Darrell Weaver posted photos showing Gus Handke and Mark Teachman being sworn in as undersheriff and chief deputy at the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is searching for a 41‑year‑old inmate who walked away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester Wednesday afternoon.

A 9-year-old from Shady Point drowned Tuesday in a private pond northwest of Spiro, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Troopers say the death is under investigation.

Oklahoma regulators say AI-generated receipts, photos and deepfakes are making fraudulent claims harder to spot. They urge policyholders to verify documents and report suspicious claims.

The Air Force picked Vance AFB in Enid as a main operating base for the T‑7A Red Hawk, promising up to 99 trainers, base upgrades and a modest personnel rise.

Parents say ventilation problems and midday closures at Mitch Park's competition pool have canceled programs and left teams scrambling for lane time.

The city is directing $5M in low-interest loans — $3M to The Shane, $2M to Villas at Stonelake — from its 2025 bond to preserve affordable apartments.

Highs near 96°F today with heat‑index readings around 100°F. A Heat Advisory runs noon to 8 p.m. CDT; cooling centers and help are available.

Mid-Del broke ground this week on indoor practice fields, weight rooms and classroom additions funded by the district’s $492.7M bond. The projects aim to give students year‑round training space.

ONE Transit’s May 2026 plan shows a proposed light‑rail line linking downtown OKC and Will Rogers Airport via Reno and Meridian avenues.

A tattoo studio fundraiser in Oklahoma City drew thousands and raised tens of thousands for 3‑year‑old Sophia Hernandez as she fights high‑risk neuroblastoma.

Oklahoma's individual income‑tax receipts rose 12.5% in 2026 even after a 0.25‑point rate cut. Officials credit growth and filing‑season timing; analysts warn the gain may be temporary.