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A woman was struck early Tuesday near NW 50th and Meridian in Oklahoma City; police found the vehicle and are searching for the driver.
Tahlequah police arrested Zackery Wise on outstanding domestic‑assault warrants after a multi‑agency search. Authorities said he should be considered potentially dangerous.
Weather & Environment in ...
OU’s Horus phased‑array radar can scan storms in seconds, and researchers say that speed could bring faster lightning alerts and longer tornado warning lead times for Oklahoma.
A Southwest Oklahoma City family says a fake landlord on Facebook Marketplace scammed them out of $1,600; local managers and authorities are taking action.
Elgin Public Schools has fired a second support employee after security footage and court records allege a student was struck. Both workers face misdemeanor charges and are due back in May.
Clear, breezy Tuesday with highs near 72 and gusts up to 22 mph. Storm chances increase late week with locally heavy rain possible.
A gas well explosion about 10 miles north of Butler injured one person as Custer County deputies investigate the scene.
Fire crews were on scene Monday afternoon fighting a structure fire near the 1900 block of Central Avenue in Oklahoma City. Officials posted an initial update on the department's social feed.
Community & Society in ...
WalletHub's latest ranking puts Oklahoma 43rd for remote work, citing a weak work-environment score and crowded households as major weaknesses. The report weighs telecommuting share, internet access and home size.
Sunny Monday in Oklahoma City with highs near 72°F and a breezy afternoon. NWS warns of elevated fire weather in northwest counties.
Vintage 2025 Census estimates show Canadian County led Oklahoma in population gains between mid‑2024 and mid‑2025 while several rural counties lost residents.
Police responded just before 12:30 a.m. after shots were fired near NW 17th and Portland; witnesses fled and investigators are gathering information.
A 23-year-old Texas man died after a rollover on State Highway 377 in Pontotoc County; two passengers were ejected and all three were injured.
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