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Preliminary Hearing Continues for Epic Co-Founders

Criminal case against founders of Oklahoma charter school network remains ongoing

Oklahoma City Felon Convicted of Illegal Firearm Possession and Witness Tampering

Ortiz faces up to 35 years in prison after 2024 incident and conviction

North Carolina woman missing since 2001 found alive

Michelle Hundley Smith was reported missing over 20 years ago but has now been located

Oklahoma Inmate Accused of Running Human Trafficking Ring from Prison

Charquion Pope allegedly oversaw trafficking operation while incarcerated at Mack Alford Correctional Center.

Two Sets of Human Remains Found in Search for Missing Persons

Authorities continue investigation into decade-old disappearance of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes

Oklahoma Inmate Convicted in 2007 Killings Seeks Compassionate Release

James Havens, 73, has been hospitalized while his attorneys press state officials for release.

Norman mother convicted of drunk driving to be released from prison

Sara Polston will be released after serving 70 days of an 8-year sentence

Endangered Missing Advisory Issued for Oklahoma City Teen

Akira Albertie-Ellis, 17, was last seen wearing a black hoodie and green pants.

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 2003 Oklahoma City Homicide

Cold case solved after DNA sample entered into CODIS database in 2025

McClain County Inmate Captured After Hospital Escape

The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended on Saturday after fleeing Purcell Municipal Hospital.

Oklahoma to carry out first execution of 2026 on Kendrick Simpson

Opponents of the death penalty are speaking out with vigils and protests planned across the state

Former Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip Awaits Bond Hearing Ruling

Oklahoma judge requests more time to review trial transcripts before deciding on bond release.

Former OK County Jail Employees Sue Over Wrongful Termination

Lawsuit against Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority heads to federal court