Chamber forum hypes better conditions, moneymaking potential of new jail
Criminal justice and diversion leaders made their case for the proposed sales tax to fund a new Oklahoma County jail in a Greater OKC Chamber event Wednesday
Indigenous Peoples’ Day gets formal designation in OKC after years of advocacy
OKC City Council voted unanimously to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day after over a decade of efforts from Indigenous community advocates
Herencia returns with surreal, immersive ‘Beyond El Sueño’ exhibit
Latino-focused visual arts showcase Herencia presents a fully immersive, culturally celebratory space of overlapping dreams with “Beyond El Sueño" at 1984 Studios
New doc unpacks McCurtain County sheriff scandal, but trips over ethics
A new documentary examines the scandal of a McCurtain County sheriff caught on tape talking about killing journalists, but it seems to struggle with ethics and resolution
Thousands turn out to celebrate Asian District’s Night Market Festival
The Asian District's Asian Night Market Festival drew tens of thousands to Military Park for food, shopping, performances, and more.
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Fiestas De Las Americas parade 2026: In Photos
The Fiestas De Las Americas parade returned to the Calle Dos Cinco Saturday, celebrating the lives, spirits, and cultures of OKC's diverse Hispanic communities
Jail detainee dies in custody after recent claims of illness
A detainee at the Oklahoma County Detention Center was pronounced dead late Saturday night after he was found unresponsive inside the jail.
Monte craft some oddball indie-rock beauty on ‘Fledgling’
Indie-prog stalwarts Monte are back with "Fledgling," a collection of left-field alt anthems tinged with psych-folk, post-rock, and some moments of real windswept beauty
Man convicted in OK County killing to seek clemency ahead of execution
A man convicted of gunning down a father of two will ask the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board for clemency, saying that he was wrongfully convicted.
City approves roadwork for OK’s first Buc-ee’s, despite sprawl concerns
City Council approved $10 million for roadwork needed to bring OK's first Buc-ee's to far west OKC, despite talk of unsustainable sprawl and strained City resources
Norman Music Fest launches early Open Call for stage-ready breakouts
The Norman Music Festival Open Call is on right now, inviting performers, bands, and artists of all kinds to apply for Oklahoma's biggest free music fest.
Audience-voted Manhattan Short Film Festival is back at OKCMOA
The Manhattan Short Film Festival once again invites audiences worldwide to crown a winner from among ten short film finalists, screening and voting now at OKCMOA
Epic Charter Schools case moving slowly after repeated delays
The embezzlement case against the founders of Epic Charter Schools has seen a number of setbacks and delays on its way to trial.
County investigator on leave after harassment allegations from Moore cop
The chief investigator for the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office has been placed on leave following allegations of sexual harassment from a Moore police officer
Jail inmate called for help 4 times before neighboring inmate was killed
An 18-year-old inmate at the Oklahoma County jail called the emergency line four times over 45 minutes while a man was being beaten to death two cells away.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing Oklahomans find access improved, but limited
September is Deaf Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to examine how accessible communication is for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Oklahoma City
Diversion Hub serving up jobs, support, experience with new food truck
Diversion Hub, a nonprofit serving Oklahomans impacted by the criminal legal system, has launched the Breakfast Hub, a food truck and social enterprise program
High-end OKC audio shop to spotlight cutting edge gear in 2-day expo
High-end audio boutique The Groove hosts their first-ever expo and demonstration event, featuring some rare chances for audiophiles to hear the finest gear in action
Teen arrested after man shot to death in south OKC apartment
A man was found shot to death inside of a south OKC apartment late Saturday night and police have arrested a teenager for the killing





















