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A May 6 hearing will decide whether OG&E can pre‑approve a 302‑MW battery project — and whether the average customer could pay roughly $2.21 more per month.
Sports in ...
Chet Holmgren and a balanced Thunder attack rolled to a 108-90 Game 1 win at Paycom Center. LeBron’s 27 wasn’t enough as OKC’s depth and defense controlled the night.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, mostly cloudy start with breezy northeast winds and highs near 65°F. A sharp warm‑up pushes temps into the 80s–90s by the weekend.
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB1276, making Oklahoma's "bell‑to‑bell" cellphone ban permanent statewide for public and charter schools.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Families gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol and Wiley Post Park to honor missing Indigenous relatives and press for better data and action. Advocates say policy steps help but gaps remain.
Oklahoma City Council voted to solicit bids for a $25.4M indoor softball facility next to Devon Park as part of preparations tied to the 2028 Olympics.
Two years after the EF-4 tornado that devastated Barnsdall, residents are still rebuilding and seeking state and federal aid.
A trooper was pinned and airlifted after his patrol vehicle rolled while responding to a dump-truck wreck near Longtown; he was later released in stable condition.
Okfuskee County Sheriff Logan Manshack will resign May 8 after a December jail escape exposed security failures and drew an outside investigation.
Community & Society in ...
Low‑interest SBA disaster loans are available to Garfield County residents and businesses after late‑April storms. This explains eligibility and where to apply.
A pallet of lithium‑ion batteries ignited at a southeast Oklahoma City plant Tuesday. Crews contained the blaze and authorities reported no injuries.
An Oklahoma City counselor was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to repay nearly $1.1 million after prosecutors say she billed Blue Cross for thousands of false counseling sessions.
A cold front will sweep through Oklahoma City Tuesday, bringing gusty north winds and a sharp cooldown. Expect highs near 70 and lows near the upper 40s Tuesday night.
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