An OU‑led paper finds that bank voles rely largely on ancestral genetic variation — an "evolutionary tool kit" — to adapt to climate shifts, reinforcing the need to protect genetic diversity.

Triple‑digit heat returns to Oklahoma City Sunday with a Heat Advisory in effect. Find cooling centers, safety tips and what to expect this week.

Sara Gilson, a Tulsa‑area influencer, was found dead in an apparent murder‑suicide in Owasso after publicly accusing her husband; court filings show active protective orders.

OSBI warns of someone posing as a special agent who threatens arrest and pressures people to call back. Officials say do not respond and report suspicious messages to the tipline.

A head‑on crash on U.S. 70 near Grandfield left one person dead and another injured, state troopers said. Investigators are probing whether the pickup crossed the center line.

Emergency repairs at the Oklahoma County Detention Center brought a second secured elevator back online, easing transport bottlenecks at the 13‑story jail.

A child suffered burn injuries after a junior sprint car flipped and caught fire at I‑44 Speedway in southwest Oklahoma City; investigators are reviewing the crash.

Oklahoma Human Services is fast‑tracking life‑threatening energy crisis aid as heat indexes top 101°F. Households with medical equipment or vulnerable members can get prioritized help.

The Osage Nation asked the 10th Circuit to revisit a 2010 ruling, arguing McGirt requires courts to treat reservation disestablishment as a question of congressional text.

Police released surveillance video after a robbery near NW 36th and Penn; investigators say the suspect is wanted and tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a reward.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday in Oklahoma City; highs near 102°F and heat indices over 110. Residents should limit outdoor activity and use cooling centers if needed.

A late-night altercation in southeast Oklahoma City left a 43-year-old man dead and a suspect arrested, police say.

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