A Woody Williams Foundation-funded Gold Star Families Monument will be placed on the south grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol to honor military families.

Jamerson — exonerated after decades — received a $26.25M city settlement but his lawyers say Oklahoma is refusing to pay $50,000 per year under the new law; a suit is now pending.

Dr. Juston Gates, president of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, died after an accidental shooting while turkey hunting near Mangum; wildlife investigators say the incident is under review.

Beckham County deputies say three canyon blazes were likely set intentionally; a man was detained on unrelated charges as investigators probe whether to seek arson counts.

Bojangles opened its first Oklahoma City restaurant Tuesday, drawing long lines to see its "biscuit theater" and pick up giveaways.

Severe storms exposed holes in Oklahoma's outdoor siren network, prompting counties to add solar-powered units and urging residents to rely on weather radios and app alerts.

Three suspects were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash near NE 122nd and the Broadway Extension. Officers used canines and a drone during the search.

A Canadian County woman who led a local Boys and Girls Club was arrested after investigators say she diverted more than $52,000 in chapter funds to personal expenses.

Sheriff Tommie Johnson III offered five deputies to bridge detainee transports through late June while the Oklahoma County jail trust prepares to decide who will handle the shifts. County trustees and commissioners will weigh the plan at a meeting Tuesday.

Cloudy and about 63°F Tuesday. Scattered storms are possible mid‑morning into afternoon; hail and gusty winds are possible in spots.

Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason resigned Monday, effective immediately, after 33 years in law enforcement. His brief resignation letter gave no reason and county leaders have not named a replacement.

Police circulated surveillance after a shoplifter pepper‑sprayed an ALDI employee near NW 50th and May and fled in a blue pickup. Case 26‑29668 is open.

Family members say journals, mismatched reports and delayed ballistics testing leave big questions about Lt. Bob Stewart's 2023 death in Pottawatomie County.