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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Fire and rescue crews searched a Moore creek Wednesday after a child was swept into a current near SE 19th and S Bryant. Traffic was closed as teams worked to reach the youngster.
A 42‑year‑old Norman man who tried to rescue a 14‑year‑old at Longmire Lake drowned; authorities identified him as Emmett Matthews and the body was recovered by dive teams.
A state forensic audit says more than $1 million vanished from Washington, Okla., with auditors blaming a former clerk and weak trustee oversight.
Two men were arrested after a northwest Oklahoma City pursuit of a vehicle believed to be stolen; police recovered one gun and searched for a second.
An Oklahoma County detention center is under investigation after an inmate’s death was linked to fentanyl reportedly smuggled into the jail, raising fresh questions about contraband control and oversight.
A grieving OKC mother says Marsy's Law was violated after a no‑contest plea and another delay in sentencing in her son's 2022 DUI death.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor David Holt outlines MAPS investments and big venue updates — the $121M multipurpose stadium and the nearly $1B arena — in his July 15 State of the City.
Oklahoma City police say an overnight northeast house fire "appears to be suspicious in origin." K‑9 teams searched the scene and investigators are gathering evidence.
Two brothers were airlifted after a 45-foot fall while trimming a tree in Ponca City; community fundraisers are already underway to help with medical bills.
A Canadian County deputy shot a man after a brief pursuit in El Reno; the man was taken to a hospital and the OSBI is assisting investigators.
Sports in ...
Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander was stretchered off during a Utah Jazz Summer League game in Las Vegas; the team reports a rib contusion and says he appears to be OK.
An Oklahoma City officer found a man with multiple gunshot wounds near NE 42nd and Martin Luther King Avenue; police are investigating and seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog this morning, then a 30% chance of afternoon storms today; highs near 89°F. Triple‑digit heat returns by Monday with limited relief through the weekend.
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