Choctaw Police Warn of Rising Sextortion Scams Targeting Juveniles on Social Media Platforms
In what's becoming an unsettling trend, the Choctaw Police Department has issued a stark warning about an uptick in social media scams targeting juveniles. In a recent Facebook post, the department detailed how these schemes typically unfold on platforms like TikTok, where perpetrators masquerade as teenagers to win...
Frontier City & Wild West Water Works to reimplement chaperone policy this weekend
Starting this weekend Frontier City and Wild West Water Works in Northeast Oklahoma City are reimplementing their chaperone policy. As of tomorrow, July 19, all guests 15-years-old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult chaperone who is at least 21-years-old to enter or remain in the parks,...
Weekly Events Calendar: July 21-27, 2025
Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday. Summertime Sleigh. Swap your hot chocolate...
Oklahoma City Residents Warned After Heat Advisory Issued with Index Possibly Reaching 109 Degrees
The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City has issued a Heat Advisory that remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon until 7 PM CDT this evening. Oklahomans are bracing for another sweltering day as the forecast calls for clear skies and daytime highs inching toward the upper 90s. However, it's the heat index,...
Oklahoma City Alert as NW Expressway Eastbound Lane Reduced Due to Repairs Near Council...
Heads up, Oklahoma City commuters: it seems the eastbound NW Expressway is going to cause a few headaches for a while. According to a recent social media post from the City of Oklahoma City - Government, a section of the expressway just west of Council Road is facing some traffic narrowing due to necessary repair...
Mario Andretti reunites with vintage Mustang at OKC karting grand opening
Racing icon Mario Andretti was reunited with a vintage Mustang he once drove during the grand opening of Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Oklahoma City.
Eight Dogs Rescued, Three Dead in Southwest Oklahoma City House Fire as Investigations Continue
A residential fire occurred earlier today in southwest Oklahoma City. According to KFOR, emergency crews responded to the scene near SW 37th Street and Woodward Avenue shortly after 6 a.m. Firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the flames that had affected the residence. The situation intensified when reports...
Developer behind failed Walmart Neighborhood Market plan in Edmond may sue city after council...
The developer behind a long-delayed Walmart Neighborhood Market in Edmond is considering legal action after the city council rejected the site plan.
OHP trooper shift from OKC, Tulsa will aid Pottawatomie County, sheriff says
Pottawatomie County’s sheriff says an OHP trooper realignment out of metro areas will improve emergency response in rural Oklahoma.
Why SWOK Diners Beat Pricey Oklahoma City Restaurants Every Time
You can keep your $23 avocado toast and the 45-minute wait to be seen by a guy with a clipboard and a handlebar mustache. I’ll take The Boomerang (not associated with the Boomerang Diner chain) in Hollis that still lets you write your own ticket for how crispy you want your bacon.