A brief outage knocked out Okmulgee County Sheriff’s non‑emergency lines while 911 stayed online. Service was restored before mid‑morning.

Oklahoma passes SB 743 to protect religious services from disruption, backed by Attorney General Drummond and legislated by Sen. Gollihare and Rep. Lawson, in response to a church protest in Minnesota.

ODOT warns of extended traffic disruptions and closures on key routes in Tulsa due to road infrastructure improvement projects, affecting I-44, SH-66, US-75, and other areas until 2028.

Oklahoma's Department of Corrections plans to add disposable nicotine vapes and pouches to prison commissaries, saying sales will be paid by inmates and aim to reduce contraband.

Senate Bill 1434 would let DPS and ODOT place automated speed cameras at work‑zone entrances to flag and stop dangerous speeders. Backers say it could save lives; critics raise privacy concerns.

Mayes County's 911 system went offline Wednesday; officials directed residents to alternate numbers while crews worked to restore service.

Edmond’s planning commission signed off on a Whataburger site plan at the Covell exit, adding another national chain to a growing mix of restaurants and retail. The move follows years of public infrastructure investment to ready the interchange for more development.

An Oklahoma City nurse pleaded guilty in federal court after investigators say he traded child sexual abuse material with a former South Carolina lawmaker.

OSBI says a 1997 Sasakwa homicide has been partly resolved after a relative’s plea and extradition; prosecution continues against another relative.

Robinson Park has rebranded the west half of the former Chesapeake campus as The Peake and is marketing the 14‑building site for offices, retail and housing. The developer plans to preserve on‑site amenities while leasing and selling space.

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander will miss the All‑Star break with an abdominal strain, forcing the Thunder into a short‑term roster reshuffle as the trade deadline arrives.

A downtown Guthrie shooting escalated into a southbound I-35 pursuit that ended with one arrest near the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Authorities say the incident is under investigation.

Oklahoma City police released surveillance photos after a stolen credit card was used near NW 10th and May. Crime Stoppers is asking for tips and may offer a reward.