Oklahoma County elections show some close races and some big wins
For Oklahoma County, there were some strong wins Tuesday as well as some close races that will need runoff elections in August.
Oklahoma County voters approve $260 million bond for new jail
Oklahoma County voters approved a $260 million bond proposition to partially fund the construction of a new Oklahoma County Jail Tuesday.
It’s a hard rock summer with these new, heavy OKC singles
With egregious judicial decisions and political scandals, it’s safe to say that the time for some heavy, unbridled rock music is nigh.
Ready for Election Day Tuesday, June 28? Some things have changed!
Oklahoma voters who have not voted already at their county election boards or through absentee ballot will vote in local precincts Tuesday.
Party turns deadly for shooting victim in southside OKC Sunday
A man died from gunshot wounds at a local hospital Sunday after a fight at a party on the south side. Police are still investigating.
OKC Pride Alliance Parade puts diversity, acceptance on display downtown
Here is a gallery of this year's OKC Pride Alliance Parade in downtown Oklahoma City Saturday, June 25 in conjunction with the OKC PrideFest.
G Flip rocks opening night of OKC PrideFest
The feature performance for the opening night of the OKC PrideFest Friday was international-recording artist, G Flip.
Racially charged opera “No Justice, No Peace” tackles culture of fear
Brett Fieldcamp reviews “No Justice, No Peace” running through this weekend at Capitol Hill’s Yale Theater in Historic Capitol Hill.
OKC Pridefest features entertainment, parade downtown June 24-26
Friday, the OKC Pridefest kicks off three days of entertainment, activities, and a parade centered on Scissortail Park in downtown OKC.
Epic co-founders, former CFO charged with racketeering, embezzlement
Epic Charter Schools founders and former CEO were arrested, booked, and later charged with racketeering and embezzlement.
Okla County Jail detainee dies overnight — officials say by suicide
Administrators for the Oklahoma County Detention Center are saying that a detainee died by suicide overnight.
Early voting begins at OK County Election Board for primaries, bond vote
Early voting begins today to decide primaries and bond votes with early voting locations opening across the state.
Advocates, opponents weigh in on new OK County Jail before vote begins
Oklahoma County voters will have the final say on whether to approve a $260 million bond proposal to fund a new Oklahoma County Jail.
Grandmother booked for murder in death of 3-year-old child
A 3-year-old girl was found dead in a trash bin Tuesday with signs of trauma. Her grandmother has been booked for murder.
Moore City Council makes provisions for more resource officers in schools
Among 33 items on the Moore City Council agenda was making it possible to have more resource officers in Moore Public Schools.
Rodeo Cinema offers wild, gross alternatives to typical Hollywood summer
Well, it’s summer now, and in addition to the sweltering, triple-digit heat, that also inevitably means it’s Hollywood blockbuster season.
Commissioner Blumert says she was also target of Hooten’s harassment
County Commissioner Carrie Blumert said Tuesday that former County Clerk David Hooten persistently harassed her while he was still in office.
OKCMOA updates, expands Dale Chihuly exhibit with focus on evolution
OKCMOA celebrates their 20th year in their location by expanding and reimagining their Chihuly exhibit with “Chihuly: Then and Now.”
Democratic Candidates for Okla County DA debate ahead of primary
The two Democratic Party candidates for Oklahoma County DA debated each other June 15, 2022 ahead of their primary at the end of the month.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 7 a.m, Thursday, June 30 for the week of 6/19/22 - 6/25/22
Cumulative cases: 1,073,197
New cases: 6,366 (week)
Active cases: 11,872
Hospitalized in ICU (3-day avg): 181
Cumulative deaths: 15,441 (from CDC/NCHS)
The Oklahoma Health Department has started giving only weekly reports on Thursdays. For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.