USG will idle its Southard, Oklahoma plant, putting about 300 jobs at risk. Company and local agencies say they will coordinate transition and retraining support.

N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest advance to an Aug. 25 Democratic runoff in Oklahoma in a race framed around identity and electability as a well‑funded Republican waits in November.

OSBI’s ICAC unit arrested a Norman man after a cybertip traced child sexual abuse material to his residence.

OHCA says it uncovered an international fraud ring that enrolled thousands of Oklahomans in Medicaid; investigators are coordinating with federal partners as the probe continues.

An Oklahoma City woman was found beaten inside a burning home and remains hospitalized with skull fractures and brain swelling. A suspect has been charged and family members have launched a fundraiser.

State and local inspectors conducted unit‑by‑unit checks at Sand Hills after tenants reported broken AC, nonworking smoke alarms and persistent pest problems. City and OHFA officials said findings are still being compiled.

Mostly cloudy Friday with a spotty storm chance and breezy south winds. Temperatures climb into the 90s this weekend and hit 100–102°F early next week.

A reported machete attack near NW 36th and I‑44 sent one person to the hospital and prompted an active police investigation in northwest Oklahoma City.

A Canadian County deputy will be commended after seizing about 79 pounds of fentanyl — the sheriff's office says it was the largest fentanyl seizure reported to the National Seizure System in 2025.

Juliana "Goose" Hutchens reclassified to 2026 and will enroll at Oklahoma this fall, giving the Sooners an immediate boost at catcher and third base. Her international resume and high‑school power make her a ready college piece.

A man was found fatally beaten outside Spin City Laundry on North Classen. Police say surveillance footage helped lead to an arrest and court filings named the victim.

The ACSM's 2026 American Fitness Index puts Oklahoma City at No. 100, spotlighting gaps in parks, activity and chronic‑disease measures across the metro.

Mostly clear morning, slight chance of afternoon storms and breezy winds. Triple‑digit heat surges back by Monday and Tuesday.