An 11-year-old Oklahoma City boy was seriously burned after microwaving a NeeDoh sensory toy; doctors and the manufacturer warn against heating the gel‑filled cubes.

A 22‑year‑old man has been bound over for trial in the Dec. 5, 2025 shooting that killed Andrea Leete in SW Oklahoma City. Authorities say Caleb Davila admitted to the shooting and is held on $10M bond; arraignment is Aug. 12, 2026.

A $2.55M settlement, a fresh federal lawsuit and a municipal citation have put Stillwater's police and jail under intense local scrutiny.

Interstate 44 was closed after a Tuesday morning officer-involved shooting near the Miami welcome center. Authorities say two people died and major detours are in effect.

Stardust Power has started site engineering at its planned Muskogee lithium refinery, bringing Brown & Root geotechnical crews to the 66‑acre Port Muskogee site as the developer tightens plans toward construction.

OBN agents removed more than 5,400 plants and about 366 pounds of processed marijuana from a grow center in Arapaho; one person arrested and one taken by ICE.

A state health review says the Oklahoma County Detention Center failed a string of inspections and remains "not in substantial compliance," renewing scrutiny of inmate care and staffing.

Police arrested a man and booked him on multiple felony counts after officers say they uncovered an alleged underground cockfighting operation in Oklahoma City.

A vehicle linked to several armed robberies was located near Lake Hefner Parkway as OKC police canvassed a northwest apartment complex and asked residents for tips.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book places Oklahoma 44th overall and 48th in education, spotlighting low reading and math proficiency and gaps in child health coverage.

Mid-60s Tuesday morning with a high near 91°F. Heat spikes Wednesday with heat‑index around 105°F; storms become more likely late week.

Court filings and family accounts accuse SD 12 candidate Craig Stump of sexual misconduct with minors; Stump denies the claims as voters head to the June 16 primary. The allegations include protective orders dating back years.

A federal jury found a former Garvin County deputy guilty of violating a detainee’s civil rights after prosecutors say she ignored medical needs that led to Kayla Turley’s death.