Opponents of new jail tax call for fiscal responsibility, better system
Opponents of the plan to fund an all-new jail with a new sales tax held a press conference Wednesday accusing County leaders of mismanagement and touting reforms
OKC artist missing in Spain after deadly high-speed train crash
A prominent Oklahoma City artist and arts community leader is missing in Spain following a high-speed train crash that has so far claimed at least 69 lives
Man shot to death outside north OKC bank in shocking daylight robbery
A daylight robbery in the parking lot of a north OKC bank left one man dead and a suspect on the run Monday afternoon, with police now confirming an arrest
DOJ sending election monitors to Oklahoma County, 2 other counties
The DOJ notified the OK State Election Board that it will be sending monitors to polls in Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Muskogee counties for November's Midterms
Warr Acres signs agreement with ICE as enforcement surrounds OKC Metro
Warr Acres Police have signed an agreement with ICE to carry out immigration enforcement actions, marking another escalation for ICE activity within the boundaries of OKC
State office building to reopen after multi-year, $70M renovation
After three years and $70 million of renovations, the Jim Thorpe Office Building on the Oklahoma State Capitol Complex is reopening
Man shot to death in far NW OKC after beating on stranger’s door
A shooting death in far northwest OKC is now the year’s 47th homicide, with a man killed after beating on a neighbor’s door and fighting with the strangers inside
Ralph’s Ranch wins zoning fight, but challenges remain for small farms
City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the rezoning of Ralph’s Ranch, but it and other small, local farms still face heat, drought, and economic woes
Ward 7 community discusses housing, development, Olympics in town hall
Ward 7 residents joined in at a town hall meeting Tuesday evening to discuss homelessness, affordable housing, 23rd Street improvements, and the 2028 Olympics
OK State Election Board evacuated after receiving envelope of white powder
The offices of the Oklahoma State Election Board were evacuated Tuesday after receiving an envelope containing a white powder
Disability employment advocates celebrate gains, but face new gaps
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and while workers have access to numerous disability resources and supports in OK, gaps and challenges remain
Urban farm in NE OKC faces zoning vote after neighbor complaints
A local ranch and agritourism space in northeast OKC is up against several challenges, including an upcoming request for rezoning at City Council on Oct. 13
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
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.
