Landon Appleby, 19, was arrested by Norman Police for a series of home invasions and related crimes, including a sexual assault. He's linked to at least 15 incidents and is held at the Cleveland County Detention Center.

Rep. Tim Turner has spoken about inmate Marquel Ross's death in an Oklahoma prison, citing DOC records on Ross's misconduct and the recent murder charge against Ross's cellmate. He calls for holding both the DOC and offenders accountable.

Oklahoma City honored two public safety officials: Police Officer of the Year Sgt. William Reyes for saving a man from falling, and Firefighter of the Year Capt. John Chenoweth for exceptional information dissemination.

Oklahoma Rep. Woolley introduced two bills focusing on immigration control, aiming to ensure jobs for legal workers and transparency in school enrollments.

Chen Wang from the University of Oklahoma receives a fellowship for kidney cancer diagnostic research, aiming to improve biopsy accuracy with an OCT probe.

Oklahoma Rep. Judd Strom introduced a bill to require seat belts on new school buses starting July 2025, aligning with states prioritizing child safety in school transportation.

Edmond celebrates a 92% participation rate in its recycling program, with 5,221 tons of materials saved from landfills in 2024. The program's success is also bolstered by a partnership with UCO, which has a new on-campus recycling center.

Rep. Scott Fetgatter thanked the administration for clarifying a federal funding freeze wouldn't affect social service programs like Social Security and Medicare.

University of Oklahoma research led by Sreemathi Logan targets promising treatments for dementia with a $2.2 million grant, focusing on the role of astrocytes and cellular metabolism in cognitive function.

Ali Mirchi of Oklahoma State University receives the 2024 James A. Whatley Award for notable agricultural sciences research, highlighting his work in sustainable human-environmental systems and water management.

Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton has introduced a series of reform bills focusing on child protection, hunting regulations, marriage laws, and human trafficking ahead of the 2025 session.

Oklahoma's AG seeks public help to capture two new fugitives, Jayson Geoffrey Evans and Nicholas Armando Roman, added to the state's most wanted list for serious crimes.

Rep. Mark Tedford appointed to Oklahoma's Council for Workforce and Economic Development to enhance job access and align education with workforce needs.