A head-on crash on U.S. 270 in Woodward County killed a 19-year-old from Laverne, authorities say. Troopers report his car crossed the center turning lane before striking another vehicle.

Yukon turns Main Street into a temporary public gallery next Saturday as part of the Route 66 centennial, with community painting, murals, music and food trucks.

A 72-year-old Dallas man led troopers on a high-speed chase on I-35 in Carter County that ended in a standoff and shut the interstate for nearly an hour.

Firefighters knocked down an apartment blaze in Midwest City on July 11; residents were evacuated and investigators are probing the cause.

Scattered storms moved through OKC early Sunday with pockets of heavy rain. Afternoon highs near 89°F and humid conditions mean more storms are possible.

More than 2,500 Native youth and advisers gathered in Oklahoma City for UNITY’s 50th National Conference — a five-day event of workshops, cultural programs and a college-and-career expo. Speakers, scholarships and hands-on resources were central to the milestone gathering.

Oklahoma City police were investigating a homicide near NW 30th and Classen Saturday. Officials released few details while detectives worked the scene.

Mid‑90s heat Saturday with storms likely this afternoon and more widespread tonight. Expect heat indices near 100°F and gusty, brief heavy rain in stronger cells.

State grants up to $10,000 open July 13 to help Oklahoma homeowners upgrade roofs to FORTIFIED standards; eligibility includes a homestead exemption and active wind coverage.

A family has filed a wrongful-death suit naming UPS and Kenworth after an I‑44 crash that killed two people, alleging negligence by the driver and companies involved.

Firefighters rushed to an apartment complex in northwest Oklahoma City after crews reported heavy smoke; investigators say the blaze started near N Pennsylvania and NW 122nd and the cause is undetermined.

Heat indices will top 100°F across the Tulsa area Friday, with scattered storms likely Saturday night. Some storms could produce damaging wind gusts.

UCO will start two AI-focused degree tracks in fall 2026: a computer‑science bachelor’s with an AI focus and an MBA emphasis in AI management. The programs are aimed at Oklahoma employers in aerospace, defense, energy and finance.