Police and forecasters warn of an evening severe‑weather threat across the OKC metro, with hail, damaging winds and a possible tornado risk. Stay alert and have a plan.

Lawmakers introduced bills to form a 2030 Complete Count Committee and create a Commerce revolving fund after officials sought $500,000 for outreach and address‑file work. The measures prioritize tribal outreach and early planning.

A Tulsa produce‑prescription program reports an average 2.2‑point A1C drop for early participants while routing $1.70 back into the local economy per dollar spent.

Trace Fiber, the Chickasaw Nation’s telecom arm, is finishing an NTIA‑backed build to bring fiber and fixed‑wireless service to roughly 2,700 rural tribal households in south‑central Oklahoma.

Local disaster-relief groups say federal reimbursements have been stalled since early summer 2025, forcing them to rely on donations and volunteers. Theyhope a DHS leadership change will speed approvals.

Pottawatomie County posted bodycam footage March 9 showing an officer‑involved shooting from Jan. 22; the post warns the video contains graphic content. The sheriff's site lists records contacts.

Lawsuits filed Monday in Oklahoma City accuse Matthew Veazey of diverting more than $1 million from investors into cars, credit-card bills and a Gaillardia home. His lawyer disputes the claims.

The Oklahoma Senate approved SB1238, reclassifying domestic abuse in front of children as a felony with 1–5 years behind bars and up to a $7,000 fine. The bill now heads to the House.

HB 3380 would require DHS to publish an annual child-welfare scorecard and modernize data systems; it cleared its first House committee and now heads to the House floor.

A neglected Shih Tzu was left outside the Edmond Animal Shelter; police shared surveillance and asked anyone with information to get in touch.

Oklahoma County plans a domestic-violence intervention court to work with the Diversion Hub, backed by federal funding and aiming for a November 2026 launch.

A person was killed Monday in northwest Oklahoma City after a vehicle struck them near NW 23rd and Pennsylvania. Police say the crash is under investigation.

Mid-80s heat Tuesday gives way to late-day storms and gusty winds. Secure outdoor items and keep alerts on.