Yukon is testing Bethany wells and reclaimed‑water reuse as a proposed data center and an expiring wholesale contract put pressure on local supplies. Officials say safeguards and permits must come first.

Dense morning fog and spotty drizzle slow commutes. Gusty south winds build toward Thursday with a Fire Weather Watch for western Oklahoma.

OSBI says four people were arrested after a probe into alleged sexual assaults at a Purcell home; charges include rape and lewd acts involving a minor.

Two men were wounded after exchanging gunfire at a northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex; both were hospitalized and are expected to survive.

Local reporting finds roughly 28% of Oklahoma students have access to FEMA‑rated shelters at school. Funding, codes and FEMA planning rules are slowing broader coverage.

Louie's Grill & Bar has closed its Edmond restaurant after about 20 years, the company said on its website. Patrons are being directed to other nearby Louie’s locations.

The Loaded Bowl, OKC’s popular vegan spot, announced it will close on June 27 after 13 years. Fans and regulars are sharing memories and planning final visits.

Whiskey Cake's Penn Square Mall outpost will shut next Sunday after 12 years as the lease ends. Regulars are heading back for final visits this week.

A new North Side YMCA will break ground in The Village this Friday, with officials saying the build will expand childcare, pools and community services for north-side families.

Smash GC is now OKGC, LIV Golf’s first team anchored to a U.S. market, led by Talor Gooch. The Oklahoma-branded club debuts May 7–10 at MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia.

An analysis of NOAA records shows Cleveland County has the highest tornado density in Oklahoma, with Oklahoma and Tulsa counties also ranking near the top. The list adjusts counts for county size.

A state K9 stopped 649 pounds of black‑market marijuana moving through Oklahoma that investigators traced to California and bound for North Carolina.

Reports say the UFC may stage a July 18 Fight Night in Oklahoma, with Dione Barbosa vs Veronica Hardy among the rumored matchups while city and venue remain unconfirmed.