Two men are in custody after police say they stole a 225-pound bronze statue from outside the Sperry Library and sold it for scrap.

Oklahoma leads the nation in executions, but new bipartisan alliances are strengthening the movement to end capital punishment in the state.

Oklahoma’s Office of Juvenile Affairs is requesting an $11.8 million budget increase, largely to address staffing, safety, and treatment needs at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center.

Police ask additional victims to come forward as a Bixby tattoo artist investigation continues involving sexual misconduct allegations.

Two teenage girls are dead and two others injured after a vehicle plunged into Deer Creek in Logan County, according to OHP.

U.S. Marshals are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend in Jenks after charges were upgraded to murder.

A human trafficking operation in eastern Oklahoma results in arrests, victim recovery, and children placed into DHS custody.

Senator James Lankford condemns a deadly antisemitic attack in Australia and stresses the need to confront rising hate worldwide.

A federal indictment accuses the BLM OKC leader of stealing more than $3M meant for bail funds and spending it on luxury travel, properties, and personal expenses.

A Norman police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 9E. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Tulsa police issue a warrant after Chance Oswalt fled the courthouse before his guilty verdict in a child neglect case involving his infant son’s fentanyl death.

Elk City police arrest Christopher Pitts after he attempted to meet a minor. Investigators say child sexual abuse material was found on his devices, and more victims are possible.

Previously ruled incompetent in DUI fatality case, a Skiatook man now accused of attacking his stepson with a knife.

Tulsa Juvenile Detention Home operating at half capacity due to staffing shortages and rising youth violence, director says legislative changes needed.

Coal County commissioners voted to suspend the sheriff and undersheriff, but a legal oversight kept both men on the job.

Authorities say the shooting death of 4-year-old Hayzel Jones in Afton was accidental after a loaded gun was left on a shelf.

A Stillwater teen convicted of raping two students returned to court under a youthful offender agreement as protesters voiced outrage over the lack of jail time.

Parents of a 2-year-old mauled to death by the family dog now face upgraded first-degree murder charges in Oklahoma County.

Coal County commissioners suspend Sheriff Jason Smith and Undersheriff Jesse Yother with pay following criminal charges.

A judge denies a request to remove Attorney General Gentner Drummond from the Swadley’s Bar-B-Q criminal case but warns both sides about public comments.