Crime

Police investigate man found dead at carwash as homicide

A man was found dead at a NW OKC carwash earlier in May. Police believe it to be as a homicide. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
film

Bend your mind on these creative and strange art films in May

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If you're not in the mood for the summer season's many explosions and superhero adventures, try these thoughtfully surreal, artful movie options instead.
Oklahoma County Jail

Okla County Jail detainee dies; investigation underway

The Oklahoma County Jail announced another detainee death late Monday evening. An investigation is underway.
crime

Man found dead near tracks in south OKC; homicide suspected

A man was found dead early Monday near railroad tracks on Oklahoma City's south side. It is being investigated as a homicide.
crime

Man shot, killed late Sunday at northwest OKC apartment

A 24-year-old man was found shot to death late Sunday at a residence in the 3100 block of North Portland Avenue, according to police.

NEWS!

music

Engage with these eclectic, electrifying new local EPs

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A wave of left-of-center short-form releases has been pouring out from OKC indie, alt-rock, and electro, showcasing the more esoteric side of the local scene.
Palomar

Palomar breaks ground on $42M justice center in Okla City

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Palomar has broken ground on a $42M MAPS 4-funded justice center in OKC. The new facility will triple its space and expand services for survivors by 2027.
ballet

OKC Ballet’s SHORTS electric and fun!

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OKC Ballet’s SHORTS hits the Civic Center this weekend with 3 dances—2 fan favorites and 1 world premiere set to music by OKC’s Flaming Lips!
point in time homeless count

Homelessness advocates see progress, weigh city, federal moves

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OKC reports progress on slowing homelessness, but advocates warn that federal funding cuts and delays in key local solutions could stall momentum.
City Council

City Council delays ADU vote amid housing, zoning debate

The OKC City Council delayed a vote on the ADU ordinance after debate over housing access, neighborhood protections, and investor influence in core areas.
Mike Hunter

Lawsuit filed to invalidate new social studies standards

Okla parents, grandparents and teachers, backed by a former GOP attorney general, are asking a judge to strike down the state’s new social studies standards.
Allie Friesen

Mental health providers say Okla owes $150M in payments

Oklahoma mental health providers aren’t being reimbursed for some services by the state and can’t keep covering the cost, an industry advocate says.
movies

Meditate on minds, moods, and mental health in May movies

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Film may be the best art form for exploring mental health and complex emotion, so here's a range of moods and styles for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
police

Seven shot, two injured in Midtown OKC bar shooting

A Monday night dispute between bar patrons in the Midtown district of Oklahoma City ended with multiple people receiving gunshot wounds and others injured.
Sonic Ranch

Meet the TX-based engineer helping shape the Oklahoma sound

As singular as OK's music scene is, some outside our state are helping to propel it, like Mexican-born Texan Felipe Castañeda at the legendary Sonic Ranch.
Natural Grocers

May Day Rally protests alleged union-busting in Norman

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Union workers and allies rallied at Norman’s Natural Grocers on May Day, protesting alleged union-busting and calling for fair contracts and accountability.
Friesen

Mental health agency warns of payroll issues in cash crunch

Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces a budget crisis, missed payroll risk, and investigations into poor budgeting and spending practices.
Voting

Heads up, Oklahoma voters! Some asked to confirm address

Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. Watch your mail!
Palomar

OKC crime intervention orgs in crisis after grants canceled

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Clients of Okla City nonprofits focused on crime, victim aid, and reintegration face unanswered calls after sudden cuts to federal grants funding the groups.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: OKCMOA launches ‘The Saturday Scene’ rooftop experience

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) is elevating summer weekends with The Saturday Scene, a new weekly rooftop experience.

PRESS RELEASE: New accreditation deadlines and supports announced for OK child care providers

New timelines and funding from OKDHS and the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness aim to help school programs meet quality standards.

PRESS RELEASE: New phone numbers at the Oklahoma County Detention Center

The Oklahoma County Detention Center has changed its phone numbers at the facility. The new numbers can be found here.

PRESS RELEASE: Geek Con 2025 at Downtown OKC Library this Saturday!

Sci-fi and pop culture celebration Geek Con 2025 kicks off at the Downtown OKC Library Saturday May 17th.

PRESS RELEASE: The 48th annual Paseo Arts Festival is next week!

The 48th Annual Paseo Arts Festival is next week May 24-26 in the historic Paseo Arts District.

PRESS RELEASE: City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 17

OKC residents can clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris during Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 17.

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.