A 57-year-old inmate has walked away from a Vinita community corrections center; state officials are searching and warn the public not to approach.

A 77‑year‑old Wagoner County man fell from a boat at Paradise Cove Marina on June 20 and was recovered by the Cherokee Nation Marshals; authorities say he died in the boating accident.

A 56‑year‑old Oklahoma City man has been arrested after his 79‑year‑old mother was found with severe injuries in a southeast motel. A preliminary report and court records raise questions about neglect and possible strangulation.

Raw storm‑chase footage shows a tornado touching down near Slapout in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Forecasters had warned of a focused tornado threat across northern Oklahoma.

A mother and her 17‑year‑old daughter sued Broken Arrow Public Schools after an alleged bathroom sexual assault; the complaint says prior warning signs were ignored.

Oklahoma City police arrested a man after detectives say he threatened a woman at gunpoint and forced her into prostitution. An undercover car-date and seized texts led to the arrest.

Florence's quietly reopened after months of repairs, with founder Florence Kemp, 95, back in the kitchen. The James Beard‑honored restaurant is serving its signature soul‑food dishes again.

A storm carved a 5-foot hole under Bristlecone Road and isolated about 11 households. County crews patched the road while planning concrete culverts as a permanent fix.

Straight-line winds ripped Whitehorn Marina from the shore on Thursday; 17 people were rescued and crews are working to secure the site. Power lines and debris complicated the response.

Severe storms are possible tonight in Oklahoma City; highs climb into the mid‑to‑upper 90s this weekend. Beware hail, damaging gusts and heat index over 100°F.

The Oklahoma DEQ added Lake Overholser, Bell Cow, Fuqua and Ponca to its 2026 fish‑consumption guidance, with size‑based meal limits for children, pregnant people and other sensitive groups.

Edmond’s LibertyFest opened June 25 with concerts, rodeos and car shows and builds to a July 4 parade and fireworks at UCO. The week highlights Route 66’s centennial and America’s 250th.

The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner ruled the death of 19-year-old Gabriel Butler a homicide after he was found near a Banner Road marijuana grow. Detectives are probing ties to a nearby shooting and the illegal operation.