Oklahoma schools get ‘D’ in achievement, ‘C’ in growth
The Okla State Department of Ed has assigned the state a D grade for academic achievement in public schools but a C in learning growth for 2024-25 school year.
Two teens arrested in deadly north OKC shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead last week in north Oklahoma City. It is homicide #68 for the city.
South Carolina measles outbreak linked to misinformation
South Carolina’s measles outbreak follows earlier surges in Texas and Kansas, raising alarm about low vaccination rates and the spread of vaccine misinformation.
Police investigating northside OKC homicide
One person is dead and one is detained in Oklahoma City's latest homicide which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 26. The investigation is underway.
Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible mandate suit
The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters.
Deadly crime spree ends in shootout with OKC police
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far.
2-year-old was hurt by same dog weeks before fatal mauling
The 2-year-old mauled to death by a family dog November 18 had been maimed by the same dog weeks earlier say court documents. Parents are booked for murder.
Jury convicts man in 2024 shooting death of girlfriend
A jury has convicted Leroy Glaze in the 2024 shooting death of Terron Hall. Prosecutors say she was shot during an argument. Jury recommends life in prison.
OKC girl, 2, killed in dog mauling; parents jailed
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a dog mauling at an OKC home. Her parents are jailed on murder complaints. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
OKC charter school disputes probation, denies issues
Staff and board at an OKC charter school say they deserve an apology—not probation—from a state board they claim acted on false info. No plan offered yet.
Police shoot and kill machete-wielding man in west OKC
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault.
Man shot, killed on west side; suspect arrested in SW OKC
A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing.
Child dies from burns; mother’s boyfriend arrested
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint.
Man shot to death during robbery in SE OKC
An armed robbery turned deadly in SE Oklahoma City: A 21-year-old man was shot to death, and an 18-year-old is in jail on a murder complaint.
Rep Forrest Bennett leaves Legislature for labor leadership
Calling it “an up-versus-down fight,” not Left versus Right, Forrest Bennett will leave the Legislature Dec. 1 to lead the Oklahoma AFL-CIO labor coalition.
