The Choctaw Police Department Honor Guard presented colors at an OKC Thunder vs. 76ers game, expressing thanks on social media and inviting community support.

An Oklahoma man was charged with first-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting his neighbor, Sandra Phelps, while firing his new handgun in his backyard on Christmas.

Oklahoma City reminds residents that fireworks are illegal within city limits and offers a hotline for reporting violations during New Year's Eve. Violators can face fines and jail time.

Yukon adjusts public services for New Year's Day, with closures and shifted trash pickup from January 1-4, 2026, as shared by the city government on social media.

West 19th Avenue near South Country Club Road in Stillwater is closing for maintenance on December 29 for one week. Residents should plan alternate routes.

The I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge over Route 66 in Wellston has reopened after a year of reconstruction, expanded to six lanes. Sen. Grant Green highlighted its benefit for local businesses and Route 66 tourism.

Moore, Oklahoma announces altered trash collection schedule for New Year's holiday and city office closures, advising residents via their Facebook page and providing further assistance through their contact number.

Oklahoma City resolved a 6-inch water main break, restoring water pressure, with full repairs scheduled for the following week. No further disruptions are expected.

The City of Lawton announces a road closure on SW 38th Street from Jan 1 to Feb 1, 2026, with T&G Construction leading the project and SW Sheridan Road as the detour route.

The NWS reports cold conditions in Oklahoma City, with temperatures starting at 25°F. Sunny skies with a high near 40 degrees are expected, and a steady temperature rise through the week.

The Del City Police warns about drunk driving dangers, citing 4,931 deaths from December 2019-2023 and 1,038 fatalities in December 2023 alone. #BuzzedDriving campaign aims to reduce incidents.

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office increased DUI checkpoints in Norman to improve road safety during the holidays, resulting in two arrests and 20 warnings.

Wind Advisory issued for Oklahoma City, promising gusts up to 50 mph and potential power outages; sunny yet blustery conditions expected with a temperature drop.