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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.
oklahoma capitol

Controversial Oklahoma immigration bill heads to the Senate

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The Oklahoma House on Thursday passed a controversial illegal immigration bill which is expected to draw a legal challenge.

NEWS!

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HBO’s ‘An American Bombing’ examines open wounds of OKC

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In HBO's new documentary, "An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th," OKC's most tragic day is given the modern "true crime" treatment, for better and worse.
shorts

Theatre Crude’s Ten-Minute Plays stir creative spirit

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Ten-Minute Plays is a night of brand-new, not yet staged plays. Adrienne Proctor has this review of another fun romp through an evening of experimental theater.
City of Bethany

Bethany City Council hears budget highlights

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The City Council for the City of Bethany is in the process of wrapping up its budget for the next fiscal year beginning July 1 and making plans for events.`
TIF

OKC residents’ ideas shape future of Classen Corridor TIF

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OKC City Councilors James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon led a public forum on a TIF district to revitalize the Classen corridor and heard residents’ ideas.
food

The taste of the Caribbean is calling at Carican Flavors

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While other Caribbean-flavored restaurants have come and gone, Carican has endured very well in its small building on North Martin Luther King Avenue in OKC.
music

Keep cool with chilled-out recent singles from OKC music

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Soulful subtlety, minimalist magic, and experimental hip-hop all feature in recent local music singles from some of the city’s best and most diverse artists.
Crime

OKC man accused of supplying fentanyl is booked for murder

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In a continuing trend of arresting the supplier in a fentanyl death, an Oklahoma City man is now in custody in connection to a fentanyl overdose death in 2023.
Classen Corridor

What you need to know about the Classen Corridor TIF idea

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A new TIF along Classen is being proposed after the OKC City Council voted to form an evaluation committee. Here's what you need to know about the idea.
crime

OKC man booked for violent death of 4-month-old infant son

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An Oklahoma City man was booked into the Oklahoma County Jail Thursday afternoon on a murder complaint for the violent death of his 4-month-old infant son.
film

Cult classic comedy gets hilarious OKC remake with ‘DawgMuh’

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Led by married comedians The Martin Duprass, OKC’s comedy scene comes together to remake cult comedy “Dogma” entirely from memory, with wild results.
crime scene

Body found in backyard grave — suspect booked for murder

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A residence in southeast Oklahoma City is being processed as a crime scene after a tip led police to a body in a backyard grave.
Chicago

OKC Broadway welcomes ‘Chicago — the Musical’ tour

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“Chicago is a true example of there being no small parts in theater; every part is busy, from curtain up to curtain down” -- Heath Jones, OKC.
crime scene

Westside OKC shooting victim dies at hospital, suspect booked

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A victim of a shooting in west OKC has died at the hospital, and the suspect is in the Oklahoma County Detention Center waiting to hear charges from the DA.
Music

‘Nothing is Real’ on Bird Drugs’ dark, experimental new album

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The pictures Justin Wallis paints range from the rainy, electrified hardscapes of cyberpunk and neo-noir to the late-night, empty airports of our real world.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Metro Tech receives grant to improve cybersecurity

Metro Tech has received a $48,563 grant from the Office of Homeland Security to improve and assess its cybersecurity infrastructure.

PRESS RELEASE: Cherokee Nation announces 2024 Remember the Removal Bike Ride participants

Twelve cyclists from the Cherokee Nation will participate in the 2024 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June, retracing part of the Trail of Tears by bicycle.

PRESS RELEASE: May happenings at the OKC Zoo

Enjoy a month packed full of fun with Breakfast with the Animals, Sip and Stroll, Safe Kids Day and more at the OKC Zoo.

PRESS RELEASE: Work underway to repair retaining wall along portion of Lake Hefner Trail

Lake Hefner Trail between Hobie Point Road and Portland Avenue, near Stars and Stripes Park, is closed for 90 days so contractors can fix a retaining wall.

PRESS RELEASE: More than 200 advocates set to attend Anti-Hunger Day at the Oklahoma Capitol

April 22nd will see the Regional Food Bank, the Eastern Food Bank, and Hunger Free Oklahoma host more than 200 food access advocates at the OK Capitol.

PRESS RELEASE: Mollie Spencer Farm Reschedules Spring Open House to May 11

Visitors to Mollie Spencer Farm's Spring Open House on May 11 can enjoy self-guided tours and attend information stations and learn more about the farm.

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.