Japanese Breakfast bring ‘theatrical’ new tour to Tower Oct 8
Indie-poppers Japanese Breakfast bring their lush, orchestral new album to life in a theatrically tinged new live show that's sweeping through the Tower Oct 8.
Two Oklahoma County men sentenced in federal pipe bomb case
Caught with a pipe bomb and ammo, two Oklahoma men are headed to federal prison. Here’s how a traffic stop unraveled a bigger case.
Face reality with these urgent political films in OKC theaters
Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be.
20th anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas OKC draws 1,000s
Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a showcase of Hispanic culture.
Jury convicts OKC teen in 2024 OKC convenience store killing
A fight inside an OKC convenience store ended in gunfire and a teen’s death. Now a jury says the shooter will spend life in prison with no chance of parole.
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Plaza Calle Dos Cinco opens as Capitol Hill centerpiece
Capitol Hill’s decades-long dream is now reality! 🎉 Plaza Calle Dos Cinco opens with music, food & culture—celebrating community, history & growth.
Police: Man shot after throwing bricks at officer in OKC
Police report a man was shot after hurling bricks and wood at an OCPD officer in SW OKC. He’s hospitalized; officer has minor injuries.
Walters to quit as state supt, head anti-teachers-union org
State Supt. Ryan Walters says he’ll resign in October, over a year before his term ends, to lead a conservative group fighting teachers’ unions.
Public forum tackles OKC affordable housing crisis
At a public forum on affordable housing, OKC leaders detailed progress and challenges in addressing the city’s housing crisis ahead of next month’s bond vote.
Controversial Oklahoma turnpike route will shift westward
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has shifted the controversial Norman-area turnpike route 2 miles west, aiming to limit impacts on homes and the environment.
Visually visionary films bring dark imagination to OKC screens
🎬 OKC theaters are seeing a selection of films that have pushed the boundaries of visual technique, practical effects, and dark, evocative atmospheres.
Gov. Stitt’s ‘Operation SAFE’ displaces hundreds in Tulsa
Operation SAFE displaced hundreds of homeless Tulsans. With few shelter beds and cuts to services, many were forced onto city property.
Metal, hardcore heavyweights storm stages for October in OKC
October is bringing a string of heavy-hitting hardcore and monstrous metal shows to OKC to soundtrack the horrors of the season.
ArtNow 2025 at Contemporary points to power of process
ArtNow returns to Contemporary to spotlight the most innovative creators in modern art, with a focus on inventive materials and some powerful Oklahoman voices.
Confession leads to life term in 2016 Edmond murder
Justice delayed but not denied: Joseph Beck, 29, will serve life without parole for the 2016 murder of Edmond resident Kyli Molloy.
Oklahoma City man pleads guilty to federal hate crime
A 28-year-old Oklahoma City man, Braden Birdsong, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking a Black man in 2023. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
After contentious process, ADU rollout is slow but promising
OKC’s new accessory dwelling unit rules haven’t spurred a rush of building yet—just 5 permits so far since June—but city leaders say the rollout is on track.
Body found in SW OKC alley; homicide investigation begins
Police launched a homicide investigation after a body was found in a southwest OKC alley Monday afternoon. Detectives are asking anyone with tips to call.
Okla County DA won’t file charges for nudes on Walters’ TV
Oklahoma County DA Vicki Behenna says no charges will be filed for nude images on Ryan Walters’ office TV, citing insufficient evidence after probes.
