Trump to nominate Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

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President Trump announced that he will nominate Oklahoman Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Dept of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will be reassigned.

‘9 to 5’ at Classen SAS puts students in control, empowers women

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Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" Thursday through Saturday, delivering a powerful message of female solidarity.
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New plans outlined for Downtown bike trail following Classen ban

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Planning officials presented City Council with newly revised plans for biking and pedestrian improvements on Classen Blvd following last year's ban on new bike lanes.

Oscars 2026: Poetry and power drive pair of stunning contenders

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Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion.

Fanwave Artist Showcase to crank volume, thank fans at Res Head

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OKC-based booking and fan engagement app Fanwave is going back to drawing board, but first, they're hosting a rousing rock blowout to thank fans and artists.

NEWS!

Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info

The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data.

OKC Free Press joins OKCMOA Moderns, Film Society for Oscars chat

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OKCMOA highlighted their Film Society and Moderns members in an event Wednesday with Free Press's own Brett Fieldcamp discussing films and Oscar nominees.

Classen SAS students bringing charged, fiery ‘Crucible’ to stage

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Students at Classen SAS are preparing for a new production of Arthur Miller's classic "The Crucible," and are leaning into the play's parallels to current politics.

Science Museum freshens up Mighty Mouth with updated science, tech

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A beloved exhibit at OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma re-opened Monday with a fully refreshed new look and an updated and expanded look at the science or oral health.

Canterbury Voices presents night of musical theatre with ‘On Broadway’

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OKC's Canterbury Voices will present an evening of Broadway showtunes old and new on March 21st, featuring favorites from "The Sound of Music," "Les Mis," and more.

EMBARK celebrates 2 years of BRT success, 1 million riders

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Officials celebrated EMBARK's Bus Rapid Transit system and the dual milestones of two years in operation and one million riders.

Oscars 2026: Genre noms boast monsters, maniacs, and yes, politics

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With monsters, horror, and some serious paranoia, the "genre" nominees for Best Picture remain outliers, even as they boast some of the year's best performances.

New local folk tracks bring vibes, variance to intimate songcraft

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OKLAHOMA CITY – No matter how substantially things change or how many trends come and go in music, there will always be the straightforward,...

Appeal denied for scrap yard upgrades after Eastside pushback

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A decision by City officials Thursday has some Eastside residents celebrating a win against a controversial industrial scrap yard in their neighborhood.

Deadly Prey bringing bizarre charm of Ghana’s film posters to OKC

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OKC will get a one-night visit from Deadly Prey Gallery, showcasing the weird and wild artwork of Ghana's hand-painted movie posters.

Local leaders examine Black History in sold-out ‘Sinners’ screening

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The OK Film Exchange hosted a special screening of "Sinners" with Councilman James Cooper and Dr. Karlos Hill discussing the film's exploration of Black History.
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Police shooting leads to body discovered in SE Oklahoma City

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An armed confrontation between OKC police and a resident ended with a police shooting, an injured suspect in custody, and a body discovered already deceased.
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Cold case homicides from 2021 and 2003 see suspects booked

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OKCPD has booked suspects and closed investigations for a pair of longstanding cold case homicides, one of which dates back over two decades.

More than 30 Oklahoma agencies sign immigration enforcement agreements

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With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Community celebrates grand opening of Pete White YMCA 

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City welcomed the community to celebrate the official grand opening of the Pete White YMCA.

PRESS RELEASE: Students invited to City of OKC hiring, career expo March 25

The City of OKC will host a job and career expo for high school juniors and seniors March 25th at Metro Tech.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Ward 1 Community Public Safety Advisory Board hosts info session March 3

The Community Public Safety Advisory Board - OKC's citizen oversight board for police and enforcement complaints - will host an info session in Ward 1 March 3rd.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Municipal Court hosts Operation Fresh Start warrant clearing event

The OKC Municipal Court hosts an event Feb 27 for people to clear warrants for traffic violations and criminal misdemeanors at a discounted rate and without the fear of arrest.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Streetcar service interruption extended through Feb. 26

The OKC Streetcar will extend its temporary service suspension through Feb. 26 to allow electrical work related to the construction of the new arena.

PRESS RELEASE: McCloud man indicted after firing at FBI agents, threatening to kill federal officers on YouTube

A McCloud man was indicted for firing on federal agents that had come to arrest him for YouTube videos saying that he wanted to kill ICE agents.

Opinion

For the fire facilities line item on the GO Bond vote

OKC resident James Nimmo advocates for Prop #11 — Fire Facilities — on the General Obligation (GO) Bond vote in the City of Oklahoma City on Tues, Oct. 14.

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.