Dense, moody original play ‘Grœnland’ debuts at Contemporary

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Debuting at Contemporary, "Grœnland," a new play developed by Norman's Co.Arts, is "a hefty three-hour journey into a world that history has all but forgotten."
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Okla County Sheriff delivers Walters investigation to DA

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The Okla County Sheriff has given the DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw nude images on a TV in his office.
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OKC man killed in drive-by shooting — two booked for murder

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Two are booked for murder after a drive-by shooting Thurs in SE OKC left one dead and one wounded. Police say the suspects fled to Wewoka before their arrest.
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Flamenco greets first day at Classen SAS at NE in OKCPS

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Students danced into the new year at Classen SAS at NE as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals.
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Man shot to death in Oklahoma City apartment complex

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A 28-year-old man died Saturday after being shot during an altercation at an apartment complex near downtown Oklahoma City. No arrests have been made so far.

NEWS!

Recent music drops prove cross-genre creative power of OKC

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Three of the most interesting and intricately produced style-mixers in OKC are all dropping new releases across art-pop, alt-folk, and genre-defying hip-hop.
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Some Oklahoma candidates carry huge campaign debts

Oklahoma allows unlimited candidate loans, raising concerns about costly campaigns and barriers for everyday citizens seeking office.
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Ryan Walters doubles down on conservative online school

Ryan Walters vows to get tax credits for a conservative online school despite its ineligibility ruling by Oklahoma’s tax commission.

Head back to school with these unexpected coming-of-age films

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🎬 Not all teen movies are raunchy comedies or morality dramas. OKC theaters have some that are fun, mysterious, or disturbing, just in time for the school year.
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Walters proposes ending Oklahoma’s statewide student tests

In a massive departure from past practice, Oklahoma may scrap statewide reading, math tests this year for district-selected exams under Walters’ plan.
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Ex-Mustang payroll chief gets 18 months in federal prison

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Former Mustang Public Schools payroll director Kim Weinrich gets 18 months in federal prison for $470K fraud scheme. Also, she must repay nearly $600K.
Crime

Man arrested in fatal shooting at NW OKC apartment complex

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A man was arrested after a fatal shooting Thursday at a N. Brookline Ave. apartment complex in NW OKC. He was booked into the Okla County Jail for murder.
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Traffic shifts continue amid Myriad Convention Center demo

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Traffic impacts continue near the former Myriad as demolition progresses and OG&E reroutes power lines. Lane closures expected through fall. #OKC #TrafficAlert
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OKC man gets 20 years in federal child sex trafficking case

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An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking a minor for sex and producing child porn.
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Moore woman gets 9 years for fentanyl death in Norman

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A Moore woman will serve 9+ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills that caused a fatal overdose in Norman.
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Police arrest suspect in Scissortail Park shooting of teen

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A 20-year-old has been arrested in a Scissortail Park shooting that wounded a 14-year-old after a Thunder game. Police say he confessed.

Offbeat, quirky, and straight-up strange gigs pop in August

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OKC stages are gettin' weird with it this month, with genre-blenders, space-metal, noisy experimentation, and a tribute to a beloved quirky film soundtrack.
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Cleo Fields first to lie in state at Okla County Courthouse

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Beloved courthouse shoe shine man Cleo Fields, known for lifting spirits over 28 years, was honored in a historic tribute after his July 24 passing.

Chaos reigns as punk, pain, and cats take over film in August

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🎬 OKC theaters are eschewing escapism and embracing chaos this month with dark emotion, punk rock reality, and the antics of chaotic cats.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Aaron Curry appointed Treasurer for Regional Transportation Authority of Central OK

The Regional Transportation Authority of Central OK announces Aaron Curry as Treasurer and Executive Committee member.

PRESS RELEASE: Legislative leaders applaud Ethics Commission opinion on campaign funds for security

Legislative leaders praised a unanimous Ethics Commission ruling that elected state officeholders may use campaign funds to cover security.

PRESS RELEASE: OK Contemporary announces Isa Rodriguez and Dylan Cale Jones as first Artists in Residence

Oklahoma Contemporary announces their Studio School’s inaugural Artists in Residence, Isa Rodriguez and Dylan Cale Jones.

PRESS RELEASE: Southwest Airlines returns nonstop service to Dallas Love Field from OKC

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service again from OKC Will Rogers International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport starting March 5, 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo announces birth of male Plains zebra foal

The OKC Zoo has announced the birth of a male Plains zebra foal named Atlas.

PRESS RELEASE: VA and Clinton Indian Hospital host Disability Presumptive Claims Event

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Clinton Indian Hospital will host an event Aug 21 to assist vets and their families with filing disability claims.

Opinion

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.

We continue to hammer away for you and for open government

At Oklahoma City Free Press we are leaning in hard to this year's Sunshine Week because so much is at stake right now.