The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is deploying more deputies for traffic safety, funded by a grant, to focus on accident-prone areas, while maintaining regular patrols.

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt's HB 2095, aimed at expediting Oklahoma's open records request process, received unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee support and is advancing to a Senate vote.

A jackknifed semi caused delays on I-35 near the I-44 junction in Oklahoma City, with emergency crews responding and traffic being diverted to I-44 westbound.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene near SW 12th St. and Portland Ave. in Oklahoma City. The victim was hit by a trash truck during poor visibility conditions.

Oklahoma Democratic legislators criticize Superintendent Ryan Walters' new social studies standards as politically biased and age-inappropriate, pushing to reject their 2025-26 implementation.

Oklahoma City is expected to have a week of consistent showers and thunderstorms, with high humidity and temperatures in the mid-70s, according to the NWS.

Governor Kevin Stitt appoints business leader Rainey Williams to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, citing his vast experience and dedication to public service.

Rep. Daniel Pae of Oklahoma has been honored with The Journal Record's Oklahoma Achievers Under 40 award for his contributions and leadership in public service.

Holden Clayton received a 40-year sentence for raping minors and possessing child pornography, using social media to target victims. Another case showed police delays in Manchester allowed an offender to kidnap a child.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to prohibit obscene adult entertainment in public places or where children might view it, aiming to protect public decency and children.

Oklahoma Senator Darrell Weaver is advancing House Bill 1592 to define and combat organized retail crime (ORC), extending the life of the ORC Task Force and empowering prosecutors.

Oklahoma State Department of Education will enforce Title VI assurances to avoid discrimination under DEI initiatives, with potential federal fund withholding for non-compliant schools.

Oklahoma high school basketball might introduce shot clocks for boys' and girls' games by the 2026-27 season, pending a decision by the OSSAA Board of Directors.