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.

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.

A Tulsa clerk shot a machete-wielding man at Naifeh’s Food Mart Thursday morning; the suspect was hospitalized and could face an assault charge. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

High-resolution Heat Watch maps show pockets of Oklahoma City up to about 15F hotter than shaded blocks. City leaders are pitching trees, bioswales and new cool zones to protect the most exposed residents.

A hotly contested SD 4 Republican primary has become a test of conservative identity and outside PAC power as voters head to the polls next Tuesday. The race pits incumbent Tom Woods against Kenny Smith amid heavy Make Liberty Win involvement.

GRDA reversed course on retiring Unit 2 at the Grand River Energy Center after a $28.5M DOE award, choosing upgrades officials say will shore up reliability while new capacity is built.

OSBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit says three men were arrested after online probes uncovered child sexual‑abuse material in Calera, Stillwater and elsewhere in Oklahoma.

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday on U.S. 60 in Osage County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. Investigators have not released the rider's identity or cause.

After years of delays, Tulsa’s OKPOP is moving into exhibit design with architects, artifacts and state matching funds in place. The museum plans immersive, ticketed upper floors and a free ground level.

A brief police pursuit in southwest Oklahoma City ended in a crash Wednesday night; police say two people suffered minor injuries. Investigators worked the scene as traffic was diverted.

Heat Advisory this afternoon in Oklahoma City. Storms likely after 4 p.m.

A Tulsa man was arrested and charged with one count of lewd molestation after police say a 13‑year‑old recorded the alleged incident; his first hearing is set for July.