Driver in fatal Oklahoma City wreck has long drug history (The Oklahoman)
The pickup driver accused of causing a 5-year-old boy’s death says he came back from the Vietnam War a heroin addict and has used different illegal drugs "over 1,000 times in his life,” court records show.James David Opp, a convicted drug offender, also "related that he almost drank himself to death” in his past, the records show.Opp, 60, of Oklahoma City, was charged Tuesday with first-degree ...

Oklahoma City man to seek state’s top post (The Oklahoman)
Salaries of state agency directors need to be cut and state government itself needs to be reorganized to operate more efficiently, the latest contender for governor said Wednesday."I’m mad,” said Roger Jackson, a Republican from Oklahoma City who has filed campaign papers with the state Ethics Commission. "State government’s wasted so much money.”Jackson, who finished fourth in the ...

Girls, 2, dies after driveway accident in southwest Oklahoma City (The Oklahoman)
A 2-year-old girl died after a driveway accident this evening in southwest Oklahoma City, police said. The girl's family took her to a local hospital where she later died, Oklahoma City police Lt. Kevin Barnes said. Her name was not released. The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Investigators think someone backed over her in a private drive in the 3500 block of S Liberty Avenue, near Newcastle ...

NBA: Oklahoma City 98, New Orleans 83 (UPI)
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 10 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 29 points Wednesday, Russell Westbrook came close to a triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder coasted past New Orleans 98-83.

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Report (USA Today)
The Thunder finished up a three-game road trip Sunday night at Sacramento, their second consecutive lottery-bound opponent. Oklahoma City has made sure not to take such foes lightly this season.

Gambling machines seized at four Oklahoma City convenience stores (Tulsa World)
Gambling machine raids were conducted Monday by Oklahoma City police.

David West's 33 points not enough to save New Orleans Hornets from suffering 98-83 road loss to Oklahoma City Thunder (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite an urgency to avoid setbacks, New Orleans Hornets forward David West has not been able to enjoy a road victory in more than a month. He will have try to again this Sunday at Phoenix because...

Police: Oklahoma City woman doused with gasoline, set on fire (Tulsa World)
Her house also was set on fire with her three children inside, Oklahoma City police said.

Gambling machines seized at Oklahoma City convenience stores (The Oklahoman)
Gambling machine raids were conducted Monday by Oklahoma City police.Police vice unit officers seized illegal slot machines at four locations in Oklahoma City, police said.The managers or owners were issued citations on complaints of possessing gambling paraphernalia.� The locations include: The Roadway, 2503 W Reno Ave.; Lee Stop-To-Stop, 3301 S Robinson Ave.; May Avenue Food Plaza, 1220 N May ...

Oklahoma City woman, home set on fire (The Oklahoman)
An Oklahoma City woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday with third-degree burns after she was doused with gasoline and set on fire. Her house also was set on fire with her three children inside, Oklahoma City police said.The victim, whose name and age were not released, had third-degree burns on 30 to 40 percent of her body and was taken to Integris Baptist Medical Center, police Capt. Patrick ...