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Oklahoma City police are aiding World Cup security in Kansas City and other host cities, while severe storms and thunderstorms are expected tonight and Saturday. The city is also seeking public input on a new branding initiative to modernize its image and boost local pride.

Oklahoma City residents should stay alert after a fatal fire at the Lakewood Apartments in northwest OKC and as summer heat returns with temperatures hitting 98.3°F. Also, the historic Dolese Mansion is now for sale, while Luther residents protest a proposed data center due to environmental concerns.

Oklahoma City authorities reveal new details about the discovery of two individuals in a southwest residential area amid an active crime scene. The city also faces debate over a major data center’s environmental impact and a road closure near the hospital affecting traffic.

Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash near NW 12th Street and Classen Boulevard, injuring two people, while the city received Soccer Forward Community designation from U.S. Soccer. Edmond City Council approved a data center moratorium through 2026, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is hosting its 54th Prix de West event.

Oklahoma City officials declare a state of emergency as flood damage hits eastern Oklahoma, with warnings about landslides, while Russell Westbrook breaks ground on a $121 million stadium. The Native American Hall of Fame opens at the Sundial Mansion, and a high-speed chase ends in northwest Oklahoma with an arrest.

Oklahoma City: A deadly I-235 collision killed one person, and two others are seriously injured after a vehicle plunged into a drainage area. Storms bring a 54% chance of rain, with rising temperatures and warnings for flooding and power outages.

Oklahoma City authorities are investigating the death of a 1-year-old struck by a vehicle in a southwest driveway and probing an alleged sex offense at a local store. The city also warns of flooding from scattered storms and highlights a downtown coffee shop supporting Kenyan children and the homeless.

Oklahoma City law enforcement is investigating a road rage shooting in southeast Oklahoma City that left one person injured, following a similar incident earlier in the week. The city's beloved Oklahoma Today magazine is closing after 70 years due to financial struggles, prompting community tributes and farewell events.

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Oklahoma City's Oklahoma Supreme Court prepares to rule on a state question that could eliminate property taxes, impacting local funding and public services. The OKC Council approved a record budget amid sales tax revenue decline, balancing cuts to non-essential programs with investments in education and transportation.