A Cleveland County judge handed down life without parole to Bobby Oliver Jr. for the Feb. 14, 2024 killing of Tevis Chess in Moore, plus a consecutive 20‑year burglary term. Local court records and police reports show the attack followed a forced break‑in.

State narcotics agents executed a search warrant at Lucky Zhang Seafood early Friday; authorities say the investigation is ongoing. More details are expected as agencies release information.

Pottawatomie County prosecutors opened an investigation after a 2025 whistleblower complaint alleging financial misconduct at the Shawnee Hospital Authority.

A Tulsa man was sentenced to 30 years after a search turned up a spent U.S. rocket launcher and a large stash of fentanyl, meth and cocaine. Federal prosecutors say the haul prompted a multi‑agency investigation.

Victor Wembanyama's 28-point, 10-rebound night powered a 118-91 Spurs win, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7.

Ocean Hudson pleaded guilty to multiple felonies after bodycam showed him stabbing Edmond officer Caleb Hodam during a May 1 traffic stop. Sentencing is set for July 22.

A southeast Oklahoma City block was sealed off after a suspect barricaded inside a home during a warrant service. Authorities later confirmed the person is in custody and had active felony warrants.

A 77‑year‑old Caney man died after his car struck a culvert and rolled on Voca Road near Highway 69, troopers said.

Showers and a late‑day severe threat Friday; highs surge into the 90s by Sunday. Expect patchy morning fog and gusty south winds Saturday.

A new state law directs OKDHS to set master teacher ratios and—pending federal approval—lets some subsidized providers charge a limited additional fee capped at 10% of household income.

Haskell County prosecutors filed a bill notifying the court they intend to seek the death penalty for Billy Mitchell in the 2025 Stigler double homicide. The case is paused while Mitchell undergoes a competency evaluation.

Firefighters rescued a person from a storm drain near SW 15th and Portland Avenue in southwest Oklahoma City; the individual was taken to a hospital and condition has not been released.

Morning showers and scattered storms this Thursday; highs near 80 with a weekend warm‑up into the 90s and a few stronger storms possible Friday–Saturday.