Former Oklahoma State Trooper pulled from nomination to lead ICE
Lance Shroyer, the former Oklahoma State Trooper tapped to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been withdrawn by the White House with no explanation
North OK Starbucks union wins election amid expansion, calls for boycott
A Starbucks store in Ponca City and another in south Norman have voted to unionize, citing OKC stores as inspiration as calls for boycott sweep the nation
Lake Hefner set for replenishment from western OK lake
Beginning Thursday, the City of OKC will replenish the struggling Lake Hefner with water from Canton Lake in western OK as drought has taken a toll on both lakes
OKC man to receive life in prison for 2024 murder of roommate
An OKC man is expected to serve life in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2024 killing of his former roommate.
Police confirm threats against City Council following Flock vote
Members of City Council have reported death threats following their controversial votes in favor of Flock cameras in OKC, and police confirmed investigations are underway
Northwest OKC killing marks 45th homicide of the year
A woman was found dead in a northwest OKC apartment complex and police now have a suspect in custody
Cleveland Co. approves $20 mil settlement in death of Norman’s ‘Cookie Queen’
Cleveland County approved a $20-million settlement for the family of Norman resident Shannon Hanchett, who died in the county jail during a mental health crisis in 2022.
What next year’s big Medicaid changes could mean for Oklahomans
Significant changes to Medicaid are set to take effect next year, affecting millions of Americans, including nearly 1 in 4 Oklahomans.
Artists ’emotional’ as fire damages beloved cultural sculpture in Asian District
A beloved sculpture in OKC’s Asian District was badly damaged in a fire Thursday night, leaving neighborhood residents shocked and the artists heartbroken.
Fire wrecks apt complex that was home to many housed from streets
A fire claimed an apartment complex that housed more than a dozen previously homeless residents, but OKC officials are making sure they don’t have to go back to streets.
Holt doubles down on Flock vote as critics flood social media
Mayor Holt reaffirmed his vote in favor of controversial Flock Safety as he revealed hundreds of angry comments on social media after questions about hidden criticism
Lowe holds District 1 County seat; Clayton to face Mayo for District 3
Incumbent commissioner Jason Lowe will hold onto his District 1 seat in OK County; Republican Jessica Clayton will face Democrat Jennifer Mayo for District 3 in Nov.
Virginia Ave homeless encampment closed; 55 people moved into housing
The City of OKC has closed a significant homeless encampment at NW 3rd St. and Virginia Ave., with roughly three-quarters of the campers moved directly into housing.
April Fools ‘prank’ about baby thrown from car results in police demotions
An April Fools prank played over police dispatch resulted in multiple demotions, but no firings or criminal charges, after an internal investigation by the OKCPD.
Here’s your guide to accessibility in OKC’s arts institutions
Arts institutions across OKC are looking closely at what accessibility means in practice, from the services they provide to how they shape their programs and spaces.
