Local news for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.https://oklahomacountyherald.com/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/new-accreditation-rule-downgrades-dozens-of-oklahoma-districts-for-academics/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/new-accreditation-rule-downgrades-dozens-of-oklahoma-districts-for-academics/The State Board of Education placed dozens of districts, including the state's three largest, on "accredited with warning" in the first use of a rule tying accreditation to student test performance.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/9-family-friendly-birthday-party-places-in-oklahoma-city-to-check-out-this-year/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/9-family-friendly-birthday-party-places-in-oklahoma-city-to-check-out-this-year/From science and animals to climbing walls and soccer fields, local venues handle the setup so families can skip the party-planning scramble.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ou-basketball-adds-villanova-transfer-duke-brennan-to-roster/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ou-basketball-adds-villanova-transfer-duke-brennan-to-roster/The Sooners have signed fifth-year big man Duke Brennan, who averaged a double-double and earned Third Team All-BIG EAST honors last season.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/memorial-marathon-winners-say-oklahoma-city-s-spirit-is-the-real-finish-line/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/memorial-marathon-winners-say-oklahoma-city-s-spirit-is-the-real-finish-line/Ashley Carreon and Al Maeder, who won Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon titles in 2025, describe the race as a communal tradition built around remembrance of the 168 bombing victims.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/why-thunder-s-continental-coliseum-deal-confirms-oil-and-gas-commitment-to-oklah/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/why-thunder-s-continental-coliseum-deal-confirms-oil-and-gas-commitment-to-oklah/The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Tuesday that Continental Resources has secured naming rights to the team's new downtown arena, which is slated to open in late summer 2028.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/shai-gilgeous-alexander-scores-36-in-return-as-thunder-outlast-nuggets-in-overti/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/shai-gilgeous-alexander-scores-36-in-return-as-thunder-outlast-nuggets-in-overti/The reigning MVP came back from a nine-game absence with an abdominal strain to lead Oklahoma City to a 127-121 overtime win over Denver in a physical, foul-filled game.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-city-cold-case-arrest-made-after-dna-match-on-2003-murder-weapon/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-city-cold-case-arrest-made-after-dna-match-on-2003-murder-weapon/Police arrested a 59-year-old man on a murder warrant after cold case investigators re-tested the weapon used to kill Leon Harris at the Will Rogers Courts more than two decades ago.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/letter-reveals-ice-facility-proposal-for-sw-oklahoma-city-warehouse/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/letter-reveals-ice-facility-proposal-for-sw-oklahoma-city-warehouse/Mayor David Holt says the owner of a warehouse on South Council Road has confirmed that DHS is no longer in talks to acquire it for an ICE processing center.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/thunder-surging-again-as-five-game-win-streak-rolls-into-miami/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/thunder-surging-again-as-five-game-win-streak-rolls-into-miami/The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, 35-7 and owners of the NBA's best record, face a shorthanded Miami Heat team on Saturday, Jan. 17.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/how-the-thunder-s-stunning-comeback-gave-them-a-3-0-series-lead-vs-grizzlies/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/how-the-thunder-s-stunning-comeback-gave-them-a-3-0-series-lead-vs-grizzlies/Oklahoma City rallied from as many as 29 points down in Memphis to win Game 3 114-108, setting a playoff record for halftime comebacks.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/metro-schools-grapple-with-surge-of-threats-amid-nationwide-trend/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/metro-schools-grapple-with-surge-of-threats-amid-nationwide-trend/Police say 65 threats have been made against metro schools this year, 33 of them in the past week, and none have been found credible, but felony charges are being pursued.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-seek-public-help-in-identifying-bricktown-shooting-suspect/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-seek-public-help-in-identifying-bricktown-shooting-suspect/Investigators are asking the public for tips, video and photos as they try to identify a gunman and a female driver after an August 18 shooting in Bricktown.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-county-da-comments-on-decision-to-re-file-charges-in-40-year-old-murder/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-county-da-comments-on-decision-to-re-file-charges-in-40-year-old-murder/Oklahoma County's district attorney says 69-year-old John Washington is dangerous enough to warrant new murder and rape charges, though she expects competency questions to stall the case again.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/high-school-sports-officials-host-golf-tournament-for-kids-with-cancer/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/high-school-sports-officials-host-golf-tournament-for-kids-with-cancer/Officials vs. Cancer, a nonprofit founded by Oklahoma high school referees, will host its annual open golf tournament on June 16 in Midwest City, with proceeds supporting pediatric care in Oklahoma City.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/gilgeous-alexander-giddey-power-thunder-past-knicks/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/gilgeous-alexander-giddey-power-thunder-past-knicks/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 and Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double as Oklahoma City beat New York 145-135 on Sunday, shooting a season-best 62.5% from the field.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/lankford-defends-trump-decision-to-suspend-russian-sanctions-as-strategy-to-lowe/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/lankford-defends-trump-decision-to-suspend-russian-sanctions-as-strategy-to-lowe/Sen. James Lankford, speaking to the Tulsa Regional Chamber, framed President Trump's suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel as a national security move aimed at lowering global fuel prices, while a Ukrainian honorary consul and a group of senators condemned it.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/tulsa-firefighters-train-for-emergencies-that-happen-to-their-own/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/tulsa-firefighters-train-for-emergencies-that-happen-to-their-own/The Tulsa Fire Department's regular curriculum teaches crews how to free and save a colleague who becomes trapped, injured or stricken while fighting a fire.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/non-profit-offering-job-skills-and-training-to-justice-impacted-women/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/non-profit-offering-job-skills-and-training-to-justice-impacted-women/Carabelle's Legacy says its Belle's Kitchen program, which teaches cooking, leadership and financial skills, has placed every participant in a job as it works to reduce repeat offenses.Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/birth-certificate-bill-restricting-transgender-oklahomans-heads-to-the-governor/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/birth-certificate-bill-restricting-transgender-oklahomans-heads-to-the-governor/House Bill 1225, which would bar nearly all changes to the sex listed on Oklahoma birth certificates, passed 70-17 and is expected to be signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/sec-gymnastics-championship-brings-thousands-to-tulsa-boosting-economy/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/sec-gymnastics-championship-brings-thousands-to-tulsa-boosting-economy/The meet at the BOK Center is expected to draw about 10,000 attendees and highlights tourism's role in the local and state economy.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/local-impact-government-shutdown-could-potentially-affect-needed-services/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/local-impact-government-shutdown-could-potentially-affect-needed-services/The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has federal food orders covering about a month, while WIC officials in Tulsa say operations remain normal for now.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/effort-underway-to-make-june-1st-greenwood-remembrance-and-reconciliation-day-in/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/effort-underway-to-make-june-1st-greenwood-remembrance-and-reconciliation-day-in/Francetta Mays of Vernon AME Church is gathering signatures to put a state question on the ballot that would mark June 1 each year as Greenwood Remembrance and Reconciliation Day.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/q-a-whooping-cough-cases-are-rising-in-tulsa-county-here-s-what-you-need-to-know/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/q-a-whooping-cough-cases-are-rising-in-tulsa-county-here-s-what-you-need-to-know/Health officials report 50 confirmed Tulsa County cases and more than 350 statewide this year, and a veteran Owasso pediatrician says levels are the highest she has seen in 30 years.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/400-000-vista-shadow-mountain-apt-ownership-settles-with-evicted-residents/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/400-000-vista-shadow-mountain-apt-ownership-settles-with-evicted-residents/Three years after tenants were forced out of Vista Shadow Mountain Apartments, the property's ownership group has agreed to a roughly $400,000 settlement with the displaced residents.Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/broken-arrow-launches-microtransit-program/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/broken-arrow-launches-microtransit-program/Residents of Broken Arrow can now book rides in electric Mustang Mach-E vehicles for $1.75 through a new microtransit program run with MetroLink.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/tulsa-woman-works-to-help-those-affected-by-wildfires/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/tulsa-woman-works-to-help-those-affected-by-wildfires/A former Fritch, Texas, resident now living in Tulsa is gathering donations to drive to the fire-stricken area on March 8.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/must-see-tulsa-elementary-school-gets-100-000-donation/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/must-see-tulsa-elementary-school-gets-100-000-donation/The nonprofit DonorsChoose announced a $100,000 donation to Burroughs Elementary during an assembly honoring educators on Friday.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/runners-prepare-for-route-66-marathon-in-tulsa/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/runners-prepare-for-route-66-marathon-in-tulsa/Race weekend brought participants from across the country to Tulsa, where the 5k and 1k began Saturday and the marathon and half marathon are set to finish Sunday morning near Guthrie Green.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/community-commemorates-the-3-year-anniversary-of-sgt-craig-johnson/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/community-commemorates-the-3-year-anniversary-of-sgt-craig-johnson/Colleagues of the Tulsa Police sergeant, who was shot and killed after a 2020 traffic stop, recalled his character and service on the third anniversary of his death.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/amateur-tulsa-cyclists-ride-with-professionals/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/amateur-tulsa-cyclists-ride-with-professionals/About 500 riders joined professional racers for a 25-mile group ride on Thursday night, ahead of this weekend's Tulsa Tough races.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/patients-remember-immense-kindness-of-dr-preston-phillips/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/patients-remember-immense-kindness-of-dr-preston-phillips/As funeral plans are set for Dr. Preston Phillips, patients and their families describe an orthopedic surgeon who cared about far more than their injuries.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-legislature-passes-act-to-lure-a-fortune-500-company-to-oklahoma/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/oklahoma-legislature-passes-act-to-lure-a-fortune-500-company-to-oklahoma/The Legislature has passed House Bill 4455, a five-year rebate program that officials say could help bring a Fortune 500 company's $3 billion electric vehicle battery plant to Pryor.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTZanele Khumalohttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/heavy-traffic-near-gathering-place-as-people-enjoy-spring-break-sunny-weather/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/heavy-traffic-near-gathering-place-as-people-enjoy-spring-break-sunny-weather/Sunny weather drew families to Tulsa's Gathering Place on Wednesday and Thursday, backing up northbound traffic before rain was expected to arrive Thursday night.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-hidden-tradition-benjamin-moser-wants-you-to-know-jewish-anti-zionism-is-not-new/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-hidden-tradition-benjamin-moser-wants-you-to-know-jewish-anti-zionism-is-not-new/In a new book and a series of interviews, the Pulitzer-winning writer argues that Jewish opposition to Zionism has deep roots, even as critics fault his methods and tone.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-match-like-no-other-el-clasico-awaits-a-yamal-vs-mbappe-showdown/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-match-like-no-other-el-clasico-awaits-a-yamal-vs-mbappe-showdown/The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is set to reach new heights as Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe face off in El Clasico.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-senior-dog-vanished-from-a-warren-yard-days-later-she-came-back-burned/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/a-senior-dog-vanished-from-a-warren-yard-days-later-she-came-back-burned/A Warren couple is seeking answers after their 16-year-old dog, Ellie, disappeared from their yard and was brought to a veterinary clinic days later with burn injuries.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNatalia Camposhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/afp-boss-says-politicians-heated-rhetoric-is-fuelling-threats-against-mps/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/afp-boss-says-politicians-heated-rhetoric-is-fuelling-threats-against-mps/Commissioner Krissy Barrett says political conflict can prompt an immediate rise in threats as the alleged attack on Helen Haines renews concerns about MPs’ safety.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ageing-users-and-record-deaths-the-data-behind-britain-s-9-8bn-a-year-cocaine-habit/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ageing-users-and-record-deaths-the-data-behind-britain-s-9-8bn-a-year-cocaine-habit/New estimates put English cocaine consumption at a street value of £9.8bn a year, with older users driving a record rise in deaths even as survey numbers stay flat.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ai-s-opportunity-divide-could-deepen-global-inequality-un-official-warns/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ai-s-opportunity-divide-could-deepen-global-inequality-un-official-warns/A senior International Telecommunication Union official says gaps in infrastructure, skills and adoption could leave developing countries behind as artificial intelligence reshapes economies.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/algerian-parliament-s-upper-house-approves-troop-deployment-to-niger/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/algerian-parliament-s-upper-house-approves-troop-deployment-to-niger/The upper house of Algeria's parliament has unanimously voted to allow military forces to be stationed in neighboring Niger, marking the country's first such mission since 1973.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ali-g-who-iz-i-stooge-says-he-was-in-on-joke-but-didn-t-tell-sacha-baron-cohen-he-s-not-go/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/ali-g-who-iz-i-stooge-says-he-was-in-on-joke-but-didn-t-tell-sacha-baron-cohen-he-s-not-go/Joshua Loudermilk, one of two men shown as unwitting participants in Ali G: Who Iz I?, says he recognised the star during filming and kept up his act, though the film's representatives maintain he was not in on the joke.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/all-aboard-the-traintok-trend-spotters-and-staff-boost-rail-content-online/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/all-aboard-the-traintok-trend-spotters-and-staff-boost-rail-content-online/Train content has seen a huge increase on TikTok in the last three months.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/almost-two-thirds-of-australians-bulk-billed-for-all-gp-care-amid-extra-incentives-for-doc/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/almost-two-thirds-of-australians-bulk-billed-for-all-gp-care-amid-extra-incentives-for-doc/A new college of GPs report finds the share of doctors bulk-billing every patient has more than doubled in a year, though experts say affordability is only part of the picture.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/analysis-can-tennessee-execute-christa-pike-again-after-failed-lethal-injection-cbc-news/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/analysis-can-tennessee-execute-christa-pike-again-after-failed-lethal-injection-cbc-news/After a failed lethal injection earlier this month, legal experts say double jeopardy, cruel and unusual punishment claims and Pike's mental state could all complicate any second attempt.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/analysis-oct-7-changed-israeli-society-will-it-also-lead-to-a-change-in-leadership-cbc-new/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/analysis-oct-7-changed-israeli-society-will-it-also-lead-to-a-change-in-leadership-cbc-new/With polls showing the country split almost evenly, Israel's longest-serving prime minister could still survive Tuesday's election despite the fallout from the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/as-yemen-s-houthis-continue-strikes-saudi-arabia-is-looking-to-the-us-for-advanced-ai-weap/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/as-yemen-s-houthis-continue-strikes-saudi-arabia-is-looking-to-the-us-for-advanced-ai-weap/With Houthi strikes ongoing, Riyadh is relying on American intelligence and an AI targeting tool, raising questions about effectiveness and civilian risk.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/asher-grunis-head-of-submarine-affair-commission-steps-down-due-to-health-the-jerusalem-po/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/asher-grunis-head-of-submarine-affair-commission-steps-down-due-to-health-the-jerusalem-po/Asher Grunis, 81, has stepped down as head of the commission examining Israel's submarine and naval vessel deals, just ahead of hearings on personal responsibility set to begin on November 1.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/australian-grand-prix-called-off-as-rain-spoils-phillip-island-sendoff/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/australian-grand-prix-called-off-as-rain-spoils-phillip-island-sendoff/Heavy rain and poor visibility grounded the medical helicopter, forcing organisers to scrap the MotoGP race at Phillip Island in front of a sold-out crowd.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/bandages-for-the-heart-jerusalem-artist-takes-life-s-challenges-as-they-come-the-jerusalem/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/bandages-for-the-heart-jerusalem-artist-takes-life-s-challenges-as-they-come-the-jerusalem/Swiss-born multidisciplinary artist Ariane Littman is showing work in several Israeli venues that uses medical gauze to reflect on the Oct. 7 attack, grief and recovery.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staffhttps://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/bangladesh-per-capita-gdp-forecast-to-outstrip-india-s-what-does-it-mean/https://oklahomacountyherald.com/article/bangladesh-per-capita-gdp-forecast-to-outstrip-india-s-what-does-it-mean/The IMF forecasts Bangladesh's per capita GDP will edge above India's in 2026, though India retains a far larger economy and stronger growth momentum.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNews Media House Staff