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The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it recovered an adult trafficking victim in the Oklahoma City metro this week and immediately connected the person with services. Officials did not announce arrests.
OBN agents raided Anima Growing in Nowata on June 10, seizing 49,257 marijuana plants and placing seven people into ICE custody amid a statewide crackdown.
Politics & Govt in ...
Guy Liebmann, a longtime Oklahoma City official who briefly served as mayor and later in the statehouse, has died at 90. A memorial is set for June 29 and flags will be lowered.
Sports in ...
The 6666 NRHA Derby runs June 10–21 at OKC Fair Park’s new OG&E Coliseum, featuring six‑figure class payouts, thousands of entries and a Fan Night freestyle on June 18.
Retail & Industry in ...
BLS data show Tulsa County led Oklahoma’s large counties in wage growth in 2025, with weekly pay up 4.4% and jobs rising slightly.
A 29-year-old was sentenced to 78 months after authorities found hundreds of child‑sexual‑abuse images and videos on devices seized from his home.
Two federal suits accuse a Purcell McDonald’s franchise of letting a man with a violent past harass and allegedly assault 16‑year‑old employees.
Acting Cleveland County Sheriff Mike Finley intervened Thursday at a Norman bus stop; deputies detained one person and officials said no injuries were reported.
A citizen petition in Payne County asks a judge to impanel a grand jury to review allegations against former DA Laura Thomas, naming local agencies and court entities.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics transferred six horses seized in a May 20 traffic stop that uncovered 160 kilos of cocaine to Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue for care and rehabilitation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning showers may slow commutes; Saturday heats into the mid‑90s with a late‑night severe‑storm threat. Short windows of heavy rain and gusty winds are possible.
Community & Society in ...
An overnight shelter in Norman closed June 8 after state inspectors found multiple fire‑safety violations. First Presbyterian and City Care are housing guests while repairs proceed.
A severe thunderstorm warning moved through northwest Oklahoma City on Thursday evening; the NWS warned of up to 1‑inch hail and wind gusts near 60 mph.
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