Eviction

Eviction crisis tied to low wages, housing shortage

Nearly half of Oklahoma households struggled to afford basics in 2023. A new report links the state’s eviction crisis to low wages and a lack of housing.

The Martin Duprass return with ‘Awkward’ new short comedy film

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🎬 Comedy duo The Martin Duprass will premiere their brand new "Awkward Gawker," about an odd and accidental internet celebrity, at the OK Film Exchange Oct 18th.

Crank up the spooky spirit with these Halloween concerts in OKC

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OKC’s local stages are set to scare up a bucket’s worth of concert treats perfect for getting all dressed up and having someplace to go.
library

Metro Library picks first poet laureate: Hallie Waugh

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Hallie Waugh is Metro Library’s first poet laureate—and she’s on a mission to make poetry accessible to everyone in Oklahoma County. #PoetryForAll #OKC
OKC Bombing

Okla Gov. Stitt: Trump’s Guard plan defies states’ rights

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines.

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Voting

OKC 2025 bond election: What to know; when to vote

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What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote.
Oklahoma State Board of Education

New leadership ushers calm at Oklahoma state education board

In its first meeting since Ryan Walters’ resignation, Oklahoma’s state education board shifted from political fights to long-overdue school decisions.
Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters faces ethics inquiry over alliance role

Former state schools chief Ryan Walters is under a new ethics investigation over his promotion of a conservative nonprofit while in public office.

Take a break from horror with these tone-twisting Oct films

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🎬 Even in October, not everyone wants gruesome horror and scares, so here's a trio of tone-bending tales to celebrate the season, but go lighter on the nerves.

Heavy-hitting rockers haunt recent OK music drops

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A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases.
crime

Police seek leads in fatal shooting on NE 23rd Street in OKC

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Police are investigating and seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday near NE 23rd St. in OKC.
arrest

Elderly man in OKC police takedown dies at 72

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Nearly a year after an OKC police officer slammed him to the ground, Vietnamese elder Lich Vu has died at 72. His family’s civil-rights case continues.

Lyric’s country fried ‘Rocky Horror’ a wild and untamed thing

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Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup.
capitol

Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits

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A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on.
education

Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.
Lucas

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.
Starbucks

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push

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Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

Japanese Breakfast bring ‘theatrical’ new tour to Tower Oct 8

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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.
courthouse

Two Oklahoma County men sentenced in federal pipe bomb case

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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.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Child sex trafficking conspiracy sends OKC pair to federal prison for more than 15 years

Two OKC residents were sentenced to more than 15 years collectively in federal prison for child sex trafficking conspiracy.

PRESS RELEASE: Veterans and artists unite on stage for ‘Ditty Bops’ by SPARK! at Oklahoma Contemporary

OKC's SPARK! Creative Lab brings "Ditty Bops 2025" to OK Contemporary, bringing together veterans and artists to interpret the veteran experience.

PRESS RELEASE: Norman Music Festival announces 2026 dates, opens applications, and seeks new partnerships

The Norman Music Festival will take place April 23-25 in 2026 and is now fielding artists, vendors, and new partnerships for the festival.

PRESS RELEASE: Supporters of open primary voting to begin collecting signatures Oct. 29

State Question 836, to allow open primary voting in Oklahoma, will begin collecting signatures Oct 29 to determine if it will go up for a public vote

PRESS RELEASE: Drop-off locations opening soon in Oklahoma for Operation Christmas Child

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24.

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma State Fair generates $91 Million for OKC in September

The Oklahoma State Fair generated $91 million dollars for OKC in September with attendance up 4%.

Opinion

For the fire facilities line item on the GO Bond vote

OKC resident James Nimmo advocates for Prop #11 — Fire Facilities — on the General Obligation (GO) Bond vote in the City of Oklahoma City on Tues, Oct. 14.

Holt: ‘Commitment … to stand against evil must endure’

Holt: Thirty years later, Oklahoma City stands united in remembrance and recommits to stand against hate for as many tomorrows as it takes.

Holt: ‘Evil acts…depend on the triumph of dehumanization’

This statement from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt in 2020, on the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, still resonates today.

The vocabulary to describe Timothy McVeigh

In this guest opinion for the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, Constance Squires looks at what we now call the "alt-right" and how it influenced Timothy McVeigh.

Government transparency is critical to living your best life

How can you live your best life? An honest and transparent government is a must for a stable, non-lethal life, long life.