crime

Man fatally shot in SW OKC domestic dispute

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A man was shot and killed in the dark early hours of Sunday, June 15, during what police believe was a domestic disturbance in southwest Oklahoma City.
movies

Resist the summer heat with these films of fun, friendship

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Escape the heat and dive into fun, friendship, and film this June in OKC with classics, comedies, and heartfelt tales lighting up local screens!
music

June concerts see locals, tours, Juneteenth celebrations

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From Juneteenth on the East to GWAR, Wilderado & more, OKC’s June concerts offer something for everyone in the Oklahoma City metro!
theatre

Pollard’s season closer, ‘The Shark is Broken’, witty, sharp

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Set sail for sharp, witty drama! 🎭 The Shark is Broken, Pollard’s season closer, runs through July 5. Catch this Jaws-inspired gem in Guthrie at The Pollard
No Kings

‘No Kings!’ protest draws 1,000s to downtown Oklahoma City

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Hundreds marched from Scissortail Park to join those waiting at OKC City Hall to protest Trump’s D.C. military parade, calling it primarily a political display.

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deadCenter FF

deadCenter 2025 names festival winners, new executive director

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deadCenter Film Fest celebrated its 25th year Saturday with top honors for “500 Fireflies,” “Drowned Land,” “67 Bombs to Enid” and more at Okla Contemporary.
crime

Teen stabbed to death during sibling fight in OKC

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Immanuel Taylor, 13, died after a stabbing in southeastern Oklahoma City. Police believe it occurred during a fight with his sibling. The investigation begins.
OKC City Hall

‘NO KINGS’ Okla City march and rally Saturday — what to know

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‘No Kings OKC’ march and rally set for Saturday, June 14. Starts 9 a.m. at OKC Blvd. & Hudson, ends at City Hall Park. Here’s what to know: #NoKingsOKC
Epic

Uncertainty at Epic Charter Schools after cuts, resignations

Families and educators at Epic Charter School face a summer of uncertainty as the charter school system downsizes its staff, facilities and course offerings.

Timmons takes House District 97 in decisive win

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Aletia Timmons wins the House District 97 Dem primary for eastern OKC and Okla County in a special election June 10. No others filed so Timmons takes the seat.
film

Catch these must-sees at deadCenter 2025 this week

The 25th deadCenter Film Festival kicks off Wed. with its biggest lineup ever—more films, parties, and panels through the weekend. Explore the can’t-miss picks!
police

Police still investigating 2021 homicide, ask for tips

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Four years after Larry McDowell was killed in a 2021 OKC shooting, police say the case is still active and ask for tips. “This is not a cold case.”
Capiol View

Poverty rate persists as Oklahoma lawmakers debate the fix

Oklahoma faces a worsening cycle of poverty amid population growth, stagnant wages, and political divides over how best to solve the deepening crisis.
music

Punch Brothers bringing bold bluegrass modernism to Tower

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Punch Brothers bring genre-bending bluegrass brilliance to OKC’s Tower Theatre June 16, with new music, a new lineup, and bold improvisational energy.
food

Okla inks $74 million deal to privatize prison food service

Oklahoma DOC will spend $74M outsourcing prison food to Trinity Services Group, despite past complaints in other states. 2 hot meals, cold lunches are planned.
Boys and Girls Club

Boys & Girls Club in OKC gets makeover from NBA, Emirates

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OKC’s Boys & Girls Club unveiled its new Wonder Room—an NBA Cares and Emirates project—just in time for the Finals, blending fun, tech, and inspiration.
Ansel Adams

OKCMOA’s Ansel Adams exhibit reveals life beyond the lens

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“Discovering Ansel Adams” opens June 7 at OKCMOA, offering rare insight into the legendary photographer’s life, process, and evolution as an artist.
crime

Man shot, killed while riding bicycle in south OKC

A man was shot and killed while riding his bike in south OKC early Monday. It marks the city’s 29th homicide of 2025. No arrests have been made.
United States Capitol

Trump-backed tax, spending bill adds $2.4T to deficit: CBO

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The CBO says the GOP-backed tax and spending bill would add $2.4T to the deficit and cause 10.9M to lose health coverage by 2034 if enacted as written.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Art exhibit featuring more than 50 Oklahoma artists On display now at OK Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, in partnership with OVAC, presents the 2025 OVAC Members Show, on display June 7 - August 2.

PRESS RELEASE: OKDHS and ABLE Tech receive national recognition for innovative Respite Kits for Caregivers

OKDHS and ABLE Tech are offering Oklahoma caregivers loans of respite kits to make daily caregiving easier for a period of time.

PRESS RELEASE: In win for academic Speech, OK Supreme Court says higher ed is off-limits from censorship law

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the state’s 2021 classroom censorship law does not apply to academic speech in higher education.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo happily announces births for two species in Expedition Africa

The OKC Zoo's animal family has grown with the arrival of babies for two species: lesser hedgehog tenrecs and African bat-eared foxes.

PRESS RELEASE: OKCPS hosts free development screenings for children ages 3 and 4

OKCPS is offering free developmental screenings for children ages 3 and 4 who reside within OKCPS district boundaries.

PRESS RELEASE: June 16th Jail Trust meeting canceled, new meeting scheduled for Friday, June 27th

The OCCJA (Jail) Trust meeting Monday June 16 was cancelled. A new date for a special OCCJA Trust meeting is set for Friday June 27.

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.