Trump to nominate Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS
President Trump announced that he will nominate Oklahoman Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Dept of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will be reassigned.
‘9 to 5’ at Classen SAS puts students in control, empowers women
Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" Thursday through Saturday, delivering a powerful message of female solidarity.
New plans outlined for Downtown bike trail following Classen ban
Planning officials presented City Council with newly revised plans for biking and pedestrian improvements on Classen Blvd following last year's ban on new bike lanes.
Oscars 2026: Poetry and power drive pair of stunning contenders
Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion.
Fanwave Artist Showcase to crank volume, thank fans at Res Head
OKC-based booking and fan engagement app Fanwave is going back to drawing board, but first, they're hosting a rousing rock blowout to thank fans and artists.
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Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info
The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data.
OKC Free Press joins OKCMOA Moderns, Film Society for Oscars chat
OKCMOA highlighted their Film Society and Moderns members in an event Wednesday with Free Press's own Brett Fieldcamp discussing films and Oscar nominees.
Classen SAS students bringing charged, fiery ‘Crucible’ to stage
Students at Classen SAS are preparing for a new production of Arthur Miller's classic "The Crucible," and are leaning into the play's parallels to current politics.
Science Museum freshens up Mighty Mouth with updated science, tech
A beloved exhibit at OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma re-opened Monday with a fully refreshed new look and an updated and expanded look at the science or oral health.
Canterbury Voices presents night of musical theatre with ‘On Broadway’
OKC's Canterbury Voices will present an evening of Broadway showtunes old and new on March 21st, featuring favorites from "The Sound of Music," "Les Mis," and more.
EMBARK celebrates 2 years of BRT success, 1 million riders
Officials celebrated EMBARK's Bus Rapid Transit system and the dual milestones of two years in operation and one million riders.
Oscars 2026: Genre noms boast monsters, maniacs, and yes, politics
With monsters, horror, and some serious paranoia, the "genre" nominees for Best Picture remain outliers, even as they boast some of the year's best performances.
New local folk tracks bring vibes, variance to intimate songcraft
OKLAHOMA CITY – No matter how substantially things change or how many trends come and go in music, there will always be the straightforward,...
Appeal denied for scrap yard upgrades after Eastside pushback
A decision by City officials Thursday has some Eastside residents celebrating a win against a controversial industrial scrap yard in their neighborhood.
Deadly Prey bringing bizarre charm of Ghana’s film posters to OKC
OKC will get a one-night visit from Deadly Prey Gallery, showcasing the weird and wild artwork of Ghana's hand-painted movie posters.
Local leaders examine Black History in sold-out ‘Sinners’ screening
The OK Film Exchange hosted a special screening of "Sinners" with Councilman James Cooper and Dr. Karlos Hill discussing the film's exploration of Black History.
Police shooting leads to body discovered in SE Oklahoma City
An armed confrontation between OKC police and a resident ended with a police shooting, an injured suspect in custody, and a body discovered already deceased.
Cold case homicides from 2021 and 2003 see suspects booked
OKCPD has booked suspects and closed investigations for a pair of longstanding cold case homicides, one of which dates back over two decades.
More than 30 Oklahoma agencies sign immigration enforcement agreements
With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District.





















