The Oklahoma House voted 86‑6 to pass HB 4420, a wide rewrite of the Strong Readers Act that tightens promotion rules and expands screenings, tutoring and teacher training. The bill now moves to the Senate.

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.

An outbuilding blaze near NW 10th Street and Classen Boulevard spread to a nearby house Thursday in northwest Oklahoma City; cause and injuries remain under investigation.

Oklahoma's House approved HB 3660 to legalize natural organic reduction, allowing licensed facilities to convert human remains into soil under new state rules. The bill now heads to the Senate.

The Oklahoma Senate advanced SB 483, allowing counties to accept private donations to pay travel and relocation for eligible unhoused residents. Supporters call it a practical tool; advocates warn of 'bus‑out' risks.

A Pottawatomie County jury convicted Clayderyl Farrell of sexually abusing multiple children; the jury recommended a life term plus multiple 20‑year sentences.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell will join Oral Roberts University as vice president of development and alumni relations, returning to his Tulsa alma mater with a Dec. 1 start date.

Shawnee has filed a federal antitrust suit accusing major fire‑truck makers of colluding to raise prices and delay deliveries; the move could let hundreds of Oklahoma agencies join a class.

Okmulgee Vice Mayor Marcus Jeffrey surrendered after state agents said surveillance video shows him striking multiple minors at a church youth meeting. Authorities say an arrest warrant was issued Tuesday and he was booked at the county detention center.

Dozens of No Kings rallies are planned in Oklahoma on March 28 as part of a nationwide mobilization organizers say includes more than 3,000 events.

A Red Flag Warning and strong winds hit Oklahoma City Thursday. Avoid outdoor burning and secure loose outdoor gear before the afternoon gusts arrive.

Oklahoma County approved about $500K to remove oil‑contaminated soil at 1901 E. Grand Blvd and says it will seek reimbursement from prior owners; the find complicates a project still short hundreds of millions.

Norman’s council voted 7‑2 to approve two agreements with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority covering water well relocations and folding a 36th Ave NW widening into the turnpike plans.