Mar. 5, 2026
Escaped Inmate Robey L. Butler Captured After Tense Two-Week Manhunt
Butler was apprehended near Kerr Lake in Oklahoma after allegedly kidnapping a victim and evading law enforcement.
Mar. 4, 2026
Sallisaw Man Sentenced for Illegal Ammunition Possession
Andrew T. Blankenship received 24 months in prison for possessing ammunition after a domestic violence conviction.
Mar. 4, 2026
Oklahoma City receives $1.3 million grant for housing support
Funding will expand services for justice-involved individuals in the city
Mar. 4, 2026
Oklahoma Sees Rash of Inmate Escapes, Authorities Scramble for Answers
2 News continues investigating the recent spate of jail and prison breakouts across the state
Mar. 2, 2026
Oklahoma authorities recapture escaped inmate Robey Butler
Butler walked away from a correctional facility in McAlester on February 18th.
Mar. 2, 2026
Oklahoma County Jail Faces Ongoing Challenges
Audit of spending, payroll, and budget remains in limbo
Mar. 2, 2026
Escaped Inmate Captured After Hostage Incident
Robey L. Butler apprehended near Keota, Oklahoma after a multi-day search
Mar. 2, 2026
Human Remains Found at OU Construction Site
Bones may date back to early 1900s, authorities say
Mar. 1, 2026
Human Remains Found During OU Construction
Officials say the discovery halted work on the new Life Sciences Laboratories building.
Feb. 27, 2026
15-Year-Old Haley Underwood Reported Missing in Lawton, Oklahoma
Search Continues for Teenage Girl as Community Rallies Support
Feb. 27, 2026
Preliminary Hearing Continues for Epic Co-Founders
Criminal case against founders of Oklahoma charter school network remains ongoing
Feb. 26, 2026
Two Sets of Remains Found During Search for Couple Who Vanished in 2013
The identities of the remains are unknown, and it has not been determined whether they are connected to the disappearance of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes.
Feb. 26, 2026
Oklahoma City Felon Convicted of Illegal Firearm Possession and Witness Tampering
Ortiz faces up to 35 years in prison after 2024 incident and conviction
Feb. 26, 2026
Police Searching for Escaped Inmate from McAlester Facility
Robey Butler, 36, walked away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center on Wednesday night.
Feb. 26, 2026
Escaped Convict Robey Butler Still at Large
Authorities Advise Public to Not Approach Escaped Inmate from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center
Feb. 26, 2026
Norman woman in near-fatal 2023 DUI crash released early from 8-year sentence
Sara Polston was released from prison after serving less than half of her original sentence.
Feb. 26, 2026
Sallisaw Resident Sentenced for Illegal Ammunition Possession
Andrew Tyler Blankenship received 24 months in prison for possessing ammunition after a domestic violence conviction.
Feb. 25, 2026
Inmate Escapes Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in Oklahoma
Authorities searching for inmate who walked away from medium-security prison in McAlester
Feb. 25, 2026
Inmate Escapes From Dick Conner Correctional Facility
Local authorities are searching for the missing inmate, Kyle Vacin.
Feb. 25, 2026
Inmate Escapes Custody at Pryor Medical Facility, Recaptured
Johnathan Cartwright, 36, was taken into custody after climbing a tower near 76th St North and Cincinnati
