A new Oklahoma measure would add "grooming" to child‑abuse law as a Class B6 felony with up to 10 years behind bars and a $10,000 minimum fine; the bill is now in Senate committee.

State senators have advanced bills to speed magistrate hearings, expand counsel and require risk assessments after a federal ruling and new local research.

A man is hospitalized after a shooting near SW 29th and Portland in southwest Oklahoma City. Police say the investigation is active and no suspect is in custody.

A judge’s order clears the way for Midwest City to take ownership of the long‑vacant Heritage Park Mall and move toward demolition after years of legal fights. City leaders say removal is the first step toward redevelopment.

OSBI says 31-year-old Malary Clayton was found with injuries consistent with homicide in Colbert. A 13-year-old person of interest was located south of the state line and is in juvenile custody.

Cloudy Monday gives way to a sharp warmup Tuesday with gusty winds and a chance of strong storms.

A Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency analysis says state-owned buildings could replace leased offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City — saving Oklahoma millions.

Tinker AFB suspended the Trusted Traveler program; 100% ID checks are now in effect and visitor passes and sponsors are required during business hours.

Oklahoma City will apply for up to $26 million from HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program to advance a long‑planned redevelopment of Will Rogers Courts. The bid would fund new housing, services and neighborhood upgrades.

A teen was arrested after allegedly waving a handgun inside Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City. Police said no shots were fired and the suspect was caught nearby at Belle Isle Station.

Showers and a few strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Expect gusty winds, brief heavy rain and localized hail.

One person was killed Saturday after being struck by an Amtrak train at the Indian Hills Road crossing in Moore; investigators closed the scene while the medical examiner examined the area.

Two 18-month-old twins were found in a backyard pool in Oklahoma City and later pronounced dead. Police say the deaths appear accidental as the family and neighbors grieve.