Ryan Walters doubles down on conservative online school
Ryan Walters vows to get tax credits for a conservative online school despite its ineligibility ruling by Oklahoma’s tax commission.
Walters proposes ending Oklahoma’s statewide student tests
In a massive departure from past practice, Oklahoma may scrap statewide reading, math tests this year for district-selected exams under Walters’ plan.
Ex-Mustang payroll chief gets 18 months in federal prison
Former Mustang Public Schools payroll director Kim Weinrich gets 18 months in federal prison for $470K fraud scheme. Also, she must repay nearly $600K.
Man arrested in fatal shooting at NW OKC apartment complex
A man was arrested after a fatal shooting Thursday at a N. Brookline Ave. apartment complex in NW OKC. He was booked into the Okla County Jail for murder.
Traffic shifts continue amid Myriad Convention Center demo
Traffic impacts continue near the former Myriad as demolition progresses and OG&E reroutes power lines. Lane closures expected through fall. #OKC #TrafficAlert
OKC man gets 20 years in federal child sex trafficking case
An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking a minor for sex and producing child porn.
Moore woman gets 9 years for fentanyl death in Norman
A Moore woman will serve 9+ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills that caused a fatal overdose in Norman.
Police arrest suspect in Scissortail Park shooting of teen
A 20-year-old has been arrested in a Scissortail Park shooting that wounded a 14-year-old after a Thunder game. Police say he confessed.
Cleo Fields first to lie in state at Okla County Courthouse
Beloved courthouse shoe shine man Cleo Fields, known for lifting spirits over 28 years, was honored in a historic tribute after his July 24 passing.
Fieldcamp takes on new responsibilities at OKC Free Press
Brett Fieldcamp has been promoted to Arts and Entertainment Editor of OKC Free Press. He will continue to write his Music and Film weekly columns.
New, colorful Dewey Park opens in Capitol View neighborhood
Capitol View neighbors celebrated the grand opening of Dewey Park, a new four-acre green space built on the site of the former Dewey Elementary School.
Protesters rally at OKC City Hall for democracy, rights
Pro-democracy groups rallied at OKC City Hall, demanding justice, rights, and accountability in a peaceful event dubbed “Rage Against the Regime.”
Constituent presses Rep. Bice for in-person town halls
Constituent presses Rep. Bice on lack of in-person town halls, accusing her of dodging tough questions. Bice defends remote events as more effective.
Suspect in OKC homicide dies during standoff in Kansas
Topeka, Kansas, police report that Carlos Slaughter, a suspect in the death of wife Kellie Slaughter in OKC, was dead when they entered the house.
One calendar mistake reveals festering tensions in OKC metro
A clerical error on the proposed list of county holidays leaving off Juneteenth reignited tensions in Oklahoma County before officials moved to correct it.
