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Silvio Ramirez‑Lopez, 38, was indicted in Oklahoma City on federal child‑pornography charges after Homeland Security agents say they found CSAM in online chat groups.
Fire crews worked Thursday to extinguish a house fire in the 11200 block of N Markwell Drive in Oklahoma City; officials had no immediate report of injuries.
An 18-year-old was wounded at an Edmond apartment complex after what police called a 'sales deal gone bad.' Authorities say the teen is expected to be OK and no arrests were reported.
A federal indictment unsealed July 9 charges an Owasso man in the Sept. 30, 2025 crash that killed Tulsa Fire Lt. Brian Bizzell and injured three others. Prosecutors allege speeding and drug use.
A child in Broken Arrow was found in a nearby pool and later died, police say. Authorities say the investigation is active and ongoing.
Community & Society in ...
Goodwill Central Oklahoma opened a downtown Opportunity Center to combine job training, housing help, transit assistance and a food pantry in one location. The hub also creates a shared "Nonprofit Row" for partner agencies.
Parks & Nature in ...
After a $7M overhaul, Edmond’s Pelican Bay reopens July 18 with new slides, a water playground and ADA upgrades. Ribbon cutting is set for July 17.
A construction-related gas leak in Moore forced evacuations and shut roads near Southeast 4th and South Avery Drive as utility crews worked to secure the scene.
A Clarksville man was arrested after an undercover Wagoner County decoy posed as a 15‑year‑old; deputies say he resisted arrest and faces multiple charges.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Oklahoma veterinarians say bobcat fever cases are rising and urge year‑round tick prevention for cats after at least one reported death in the Oklahoma City area.
Oklahoma City police responded to a reported stabbing near Reno and Meridian; one person was taken to a hospital and detectives are seeking tips.
Soaring diesel prices have nearly doubled the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's fuel bill, forcing route cuts and threatening summer meal service across 24 counties.
A Perry daycare’s only transport van was stolen after a break‑in, pausing summer field trips and threatening daily pickups for roughly 70 children. Police are asking for tips and a GoFundMe has been launched.
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