Trace One's analysis finds Class I food recalls rose 36.4% from 2021–25 and Oklahoma ranks 33rd nationally, with a small uptick in fish-product recalls. Officials say better detection and complex supply chains help explain the rise.

Body-cam footage shows a suspect found face-down in thorn bushes after an Oklahoma County chase that reportedly topped 100 mph. Deputies arrested him and cited DUI and other charges.

Employee-owned Homeland said four Oklahoma locations will close within 45 days, shuttering two stores in Norman and one in Edmond as it consolidates operations.

Gusty northeast winds and a Red Flag Warning hit Oklahoma City Friday, March 27, 2026. Secure outdoor items and avoid burning while conditions last.

House Bill 2959 passed the Oklahoma House unanimously, requiring schools to notify law enforcement within 24 hours of allegations against staff. The bill now heads to the Senate.

SB 1636 would let eligible relatives request formal case‑file reviews, require agencies to acknowledge requests in 30 days and give investigators six months to act. Supporters say it would bring fresh eyes to long-unsolved homicides.

A National Weather Service Fire Warning covered land southwest of Greenfield Thursday after a blaze near Watonga moved northeast. Crews also worked on a second fire near Canton.

The Oklahoma House advanced bills to make the state superintendent an appointed position and to expand the State Board of Education, sending both measures to the Senate. Supporters say it will stabilize leadership; critics warn it concentrates power.

A Kiowa County jury convicted Donald Streiff in the Mountain Park death of Corey Johns and recommended a 10-year prison term with no credit for time served.

A Red Flag Warning covers eastern and central Oklahoma through tonight as heat, low humidity and gusty winds raise wildfire risk; officials urge no outdoor burning.

The Oklahoma House voted 86‑6 to pass HB 4420, a wide rewrite of the Strong Readers Act that tightens promotion rules and expands screenings, tutoring and teacher training. The bill now moves to the Senate.

A heavy police presence closed streets near Northeast 10th and Missouri in Oklahoma City after witnesses reported gunfire and someone being taken to a hospital. Details remain limited.

An outbuilding blaze near NW 10th Street and Classen Boulevard spread to a nearby house Thursday in northwest Oklahoma City; cause and injuries remain under investigation.