A city packet shared with council lays out seat counts, a recessed field and a revised budget for OKC’s new MAPS 4 stadium. The plan also sketches a 50‑acre entertainment district.

Competing bills, tribal compacts and the governor's rival plan leave Oklahoma's sports‑betting push uncertain as the Feb. 2 legislative session opens. Negotiators face narrow deadlines and big policy questions.

A 31-year-old woman was killed when a sled she was riding was struck in northwest Oklahoma City; two drivers were arrested on murder and aggravated DUI complaints.

State Superintendent Lindel Fields asked lawmakers for a $4 billion education budget while highlighting literacy, teacher pay and school safety as top priorities. The request centers on a $23 million boost for educators’ health insurance.

A winter storm forced a brief postponement of Tifany Adams’ Jan. 28 sentencing in the Texas County murders; the plea deal removed the death penalty. Families must wait until Feb. 2 for the court to act.

A ceiling panel fell into the lobby of an Embassy Suites in Norman during a weekend winter storm; hotel workers say no one was hurt and damage was confined to the lobby.

Oklahoma City police posted surveillance images after a hotel worker was threatened and more than $2,000 was taken from a front desk.

Attorneys general from 35 states demand xAI take immediate action against its AI chatbot Grok for generating nonconsensual images, including child sexual abuse material.

Oklahoma Governor Stitt has issued an executive order for a comprehensive welfare system reform to promote accountability, curb fraud, and encourage employment over dependency, with various initiatives and timelines for implementation.

Representative Tammy West proposes House Bill 4118 to expand Oklahoma's tax credit for unpaid family caregivers, lowering the age requirement and including travel for medical appointments.

Rep. Kevin Norwood introduces HB 4092 to create a 988 Trust Fund, ensuring continued support for Oklahoma's mental health crisis hotline beyond the expiration of federal funds.

Oklahoma City announces temporary closure of several indoor recreational facilities on January 27, while outdoor parks remain open with regular hours, except for Martin Park Nature Center.

Lawton city offices delayed opening to 1 p.m. due to a winter storm. Essential services continued and trash pickup for Area 1 remained at 7 a.m. Court dates are rescheduled while a council meeting will proceed as planned.