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Eastside candidates lining up for OKC City Council Ward 7

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Two candidates have announced their intention to run for the Oklahoma City Ward 7 seat after Councilwoman Nikki Nice filed to run for the state Senate. 

Police know little about shooting death on OKC’s Northside

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Early in their investigation police say they don't know much except who their suspect is in a shooting death on OKC's Northside Saturday.
Stitt

Stitt calls scathing state audit a political attack, supports tourism director

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday called a recent state audit and demands for a member of his administration to resign a “frustrating” political attack.
bike lane

Major updates for BikeWalkOKC plan ready for Council’s vote

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135 pages of updates to the BikeWalkOKC plan were first presented to the Oklahoma City Council April 23. On May 7 the Council will take a vote on the updates.
weather

Events plans changing due to storms in OKC metro April 27

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Here is our list of postponements and cancellations for Saturday evening, April 27 only. We will keep this list updated throughout the evneing.

NEWS!

City of Bethany

Bethany City Council criticized during public workshop

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The Bethany City Council held its long-planned public workshop where councilors heard good reports but also criticism from residents who attended.
OKSDE

Woman arrested at Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting

A mother was arrested at an Okla State Board of Ed meeting Thursday after refusing to leave the room pushing for more access for people with disabilities.
film

Get weird, wild, whimsical with OKC film screenings this week

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OKC theaters are set to expand your mind and transport you back to the past with this slate of experimental film, cult classics, and throwback favorites.
oklahoma capitol

Oklahoma school chaplain bill passes House, continues to Senate

The Oklahoma House passed a bill permitting chaplains to be hired or to volunteer in public schools, but lawmakers tightened qualifications needed for the role.
Apple Store

Victory for union workers at Apple Store in Penn Square Mall

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Union workers at the Apple Store in Penn Square Mall have won a significant victory over the Apple corporation [APPL] over an unfair labor practice.
diner

Sherri’s Diner is a tasty time warp for the Southside

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If you run a diner you've got to be good at everything. Sweet and savory. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. And Sherri's Diner in southwest Oklahoma City fits the bill.
Powell Brothers

Don’t miss these performers at Festival of the Arts 2024

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If your Festival of the Arts plans consist of grabbing some food and soaking up a weekend’s worth of fantastic free concerts, these artists can’t be missed.
crime

Murder-suicide cause of 5 killed in SW OKC, say police

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The five persons found dead in their home in far western Oklahoma City Monday are believed to have died from a murder-suicide according to police.
crime scene

Children among five dead in SW OKC – investigation underway

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Five people were discovered dead by police Monday after receiving a 911 call about this situation. At least two of those five were children.
okc bombing

Holt — OKC Nat’l Memorial is ‘scar that will never fully heal’

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In his 7th-year speech at the memorial service for those whose lives were taken in the Oklahoma City bombing, Mayor David Holt challenged extremism once again.
mifepristone

The Frontier fact-checked claims about abortion pills

As Oklahoma lawmakers and anti-abortion groups seek to restrict access, The Frontier found false and exaggerated claims of the dangers of medical abortion.
railroads

House advances legislation that allows Oklahoma law enforcement to boot squatters upon request

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Oklahoma lawmakers on April 17 advanced legislation that would allow law enforcement to immediately remove squatters at the request of a property owner.
arts

Festival of the Arts set for shorter fest, big changes

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OKC is buzzing with anticipation for one of its longest-running Springtime events as Arts Council OKC’s Festival of the Arts prepares to launch its 58th year.
police

Six police officers fire at and miss OKC man pointing gun

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Six police officers fired on one man who they believed pointed a firearm at them but the man was not hit. The man was booked in the Okla County Jail.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Several OKCPS schools met OSDE exit criteria for School Improvement status

OKCPS has announced that several of the district’s schools have met OK State Department of Education’s (OSDE) exit criteria from School Improvement (SI) status.

PRESS RELEASE: Current SNAP customers in storm-affected counties may request replacement of benefits for food losses

Recipients of SNAP food assistance in counties affected by severe storms on April 27th and 28th can apply for a replacement of benefits to cover food lost.

PRESS RELEASE: US News & World Report names Classen SAS High School at Northeast OK’s top high school

Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast came in first place in the U.S. News and World Report 2024 list of Best Oklahoma High Schools.

PRESS RELEASE: Factory Obscura and Make Oklahoma Weirder present monthly open mic night

Every first Thursday, Factory Obscura partners with Make Oklahoma Weirder to invite performers of all disciplines and backgrounds to perform on the Wonder Stage

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Parks looks to hire 60 lifeguards during May 4 hiring event

OKC Parks is looking for people aged 16 and up to apply for lifeguard positions, with up to $1,000 in incentives.

PRESS RELEASE: Come out of your shell with OKC Zoo’s World Turtle Day activities May 4th

The monthly Animal Awareness Days at OKC Zoo connect people to conservation, wildlife and wild places with family-friendly activities, caretaker chats and more.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: ‘Building this jail on the backs of children is not the answer’

In this letter to the editor, Gina Standridge argues against putting the new Oklahoma County Jail at 1901 Grand Blvd only blocks away from a Mid-Del elementary.

Let’s not have to say NEVER AGAIN – AGAIN

The new Oklahoma County jail should be located where it is legal to build. It is a legal problem that will cost the county millions of dollars if ignored.

Open Letter: Against tax-financing approach on new arena

22 Oklahoma academic economists issue an open letter arguing against using a public tax and financing approach to funding the construction of a new OKC arena.

The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law

In this guest opinion column, Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma argues that the Choctaw Nation will enforce the law.

Okla’s AG: Open records and meetings foster better government

Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond weighs in on the importance of open records and open meetings in government.