The contentious approval of Cleveland County's fiscal budget for 2025-26 resulted in less funding than the sheriff's office requested, raising concerns about service impacts despite no personnel cuts.

Norman resident Roberto Voci arrested on multiple charges, including lewd acts with a minor and manufacturing child pornography.

Police fatally shot suspect Jose Martinez during an operation related to sex crime warrants after he armed himself and did not comply with commands to stop.

Oklahoma legislators saved the cosmetology and barbering board from dissolution, passing a bill to extend its life after the governor's veto intended to restructure it.

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather advisories for parts of Oklahoma, including a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisories, due to damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding.

One person died, and another was arrested following a head-on crash in southwest Oklahoma City, with suspicion of alcohol influence on the arrested driver.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will take over Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group, moving towards a fully state-run prison system. The transition is set for July 25, pending board approval.

Dusty Borchardt has been named Oklahoma City's new IT Director, succeeding Schad Meldrum following his retirement. Borchardt has 20 years of experience with the city.

Charles Darnell Hunter from Oklahoma City was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for firearm charges, due to a felony record and involvement in a shooting.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Oklahoma City, warning of potential flooding due to heavy rainfall forecasted through Friday afternoon.

An Oklahoma City officer fatally shot a suspect while serving a sex crimes warrant. The suspect, armed with a pistol, was killed after a foot chase and confrontation.

A man with felony convictions, Julian Glazier, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for illegal gun possession following a domestic violence incident.

Oklahoma City Council approved City Manager Craig Freeman's budget for 2026, entailing cuts for the Police and Fire Departments and reductions in other areas, with a focus on essential services amidst slow revenue growth.