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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Pallets of lithium-ion batteries burned in a storage yard at Blue Whale Materials; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators and state regulators are on scene.
Police posted photos after two vehicle burglaries near SW 59th and Walker. Crime Stoppers is seeking anonymous tips and may pay a reward.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers sent SJR 39 to the Aug. 25 special election to lower annual assessed‑value growth caps and create an income‑based senior freeze.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Pafford has rolled out a Low Titer O whole-blood program for EMS across western Oklahoma, and a May 6 blood drive at its OKC headquarters seeks Type O donors.
Allen Sioux faces a first-degree murder complaint in the Nov. 17 killing of Mark Clewis Jr.; his arraignment is scheduled for May 27. Police say the suspect was arrested in southwest OKC.
A Target in Moore was evacuated Thursday after a handwritten bomb threat was found in a children's notepad. Police searched the store with K-9s and later reopened it.
Community & Society in ...
The Oklahoma City National Memorial will hold its 31st Remembrance Ceremony this Sunday, with the museum offering free admission Saturday as part of Cox Community Day.
An Enid couple was arrested April 13 after investigators say both admitted to abusing a two‑month‑old in 2022; one was booked on enabling and failure‑to‑report complaints.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog this morning gives way to highs near 86°F and gusty winds Thursday. Severe storms and a Red Flag fire warning are possible Friday into Friday night.
Sports in ...
Oklahoma State stunned No. 1 Oklahoma 6-4 at Devon Park as Ruby Meylan threw a complete game and Kendall Wells homered in a Bedlam upset.
Oklahoma senators have filed SB2148 to deposit $250 from state funds into each eligible child's federal "Trump Account," a move Gov. Kevin Stitt is backing during budget talks.
Parks & Nature in ...
A sneak peek shows nearly $5M in riverfront upgrades at Wiley Post Park, anchored by a USS Oklahoma City memorial plaza along the north shore.
Oklahoma City’s Spark will join Athletes Unlimited’s six-team AUSL for the 2026 season, opening June 9 at Tom Heath Field with national broadcasts on ESPN.
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