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Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to 46 months after admitting they packaged and distributed fentanyl in Tulsa. Authorities seized drugs, cash and phones during a search.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is installing CLEARPASS full-body scanners at five prisons to detect phones, drugs and other contraband as part of a technology push.
A Wagoner woman faces felony charges after police found her mother's mummified remains in a home with about 20 dogs. Authorities say the animals are being held as evidence while the investigation continues.
Sports in ...
Citizen Potawatomi Nation unveiled plans for a 4,100‑seat championship softball stadium at FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee, targeting spring 2027.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm Friday gives way to a late‑day storm threat. Wind Advisory 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph.
Community & Society in ...
Fourteen-year-old Osten “Oz” Utley suffered a severe C1 spinal injury after an April 1 e‑bike crash in Stillwater and is now receiving care at OU Children's in Oklahoma City.
A Warriors win this week pushed a Clippers pick to Oklahoma City, guaranteeing the Thunder at least a top‑12 selection as they head into the 2026 playoffs. That gives OKC rare draft leverage alongside title hopes.
Court records and advocates say an 11‑year‑old in Oklahoma City was trafficked by a family member — and that traffickers are often people victims already know.
Pallets of lithium-ion batteries burned in a storage yard at Blue Whale Materials; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators and state regulators are on scene.
Police posted photos after two vehicle burglaries near SW 59th and Walker. Crime Stoppers is seeking anonymous tips and may pay a reward.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers sent SJR 39 to the Aug. 25 special election to lower annual assessed‑value growth caps and create an income‑based senior freeze.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Pafford has rolled out a Low Titer O whole-blood program for EMS across western Oklahoma, and a May 6 blood drive at its OKC headquarters seeks Type O donors.
Allen Sioux faces a first-degree murder complaint in the Nov. 17 killing of Mark Clewis Jr.; his arraignment is scheduled for May 27. Police say the suspect was arrested in southwest OKC.
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