Beef prices are soaring due to drought in Oklahoma and concurrent agricultural challenges, leading to the smallest cattle inventory in decades and no quick recovery in sight.

Two Oklahoma City residents were sentenced for mail and bank fraud where they altered and cashed stolen checks, ordered to pay $177,964.74 in restitution.

A Mexican national was sentenced to over five years for illegally reentering the US after removal, with prior drug convictions influencing the sentence.

Oklahoma City forecasts show a hot week ahead with temperatures near the 90s and heat indices up to 104 degrees. Humidity is high, and there's minimal relief at night.

The Department of Defense awarded Altus Public Schools a $49.2 million grant for a new elementary school on a military base, addressing critical facility needs.

One person died in a house fire in southwest Oklahoma City, with investigations ongoing into the cause originating in the garage. Firefighters found the woman inside; she later passed away at the hospital.

Michael Bonjour was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for illegal firearms possession, including a stolen, modified shotgun, as announced by U.S. Attorney Troester.

Anthony Michael Grimm was sentenced to 121 months in prison for possessing child pornography, as part of Project Safe Childhood efforts to combat child exploitation.

Lawton is seeking a new Ward 2 Council member after R.L. Smith's resignation. Applications are available on the city's website, to be submitted by August 25, with interviews and selection due in September.

The Oklahoma City Fire Department introduced an inflatable safety house for children's hands-on fire safety education, teaching evacuation and hazard awareness.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office arrested Joseph Tarron Johnson on domestic abuse charges, acknowledging the quick collaboration with partner agencies.

Austin Dodson won the True North Award after saving an unconscious driver's life by calling emergency services during his shift in Lawton, as reported by the City of Lawton.

The Blackout Rucking Crew has been honored with the Clean Sweep Award for their efforts in cleaning Lawton's streets, notably Ferris Road, and fostering community pride.