Oklahoma news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Oklahoma today:

Breaking News

• A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Oklahoma County, including Oklahoma City, until 6:30 PM CDT. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately. (Source: National Weather Service)
• A multi-vehicle accident has shut down a section of I-44 in Tulsa County. The accident occurred around 3:30 PM CDT and has caused significant delays. (Source: Tulsa World)

Local News

• The Oklahoma City Council has approved a plan to renovate the city's downtown area, including the construction of a new convention center and hotel. The project is expected to cost around $150 million. (Source: Oklahoma City Business Journal)
• A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Education shows that the state's high school graduation rate has increased to 84.4%, up from 82.4% last year. (Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the Oklahoma City area. The suspect, 32-year-old James Johnson, is accused of breaking into several homes and businesses over the past month. (Source: Oklahoma City Police Department)
• A woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son. The child's body was found in a dumpster in Tulsa earlier this week. (Source: Tulsa Police Department)

Sports

• The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent guard Dennis Schröder to a multi-year contract. Schröder, 27, averaged 15.6 points and 4.2 assists per game last season. (Source: ESPN)
• The University of Oklahoma's football team has announced that it will play a home game against Texas in 2023 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The game is scheduled for October 14, 2023. (Source: Sooner Sports)

Weather

• A strong storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Oklahoma today and tonight. Residents are advised to monitor weather conditions and prepare for potential flooding. (Source: National Weather Service)
• Temperatures are expected to drop significantly tonight, with lows in the mid-50s to low 60s across the state. (Source: Oklahoma Mesonet)