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.
Okla County Jail detainee dies; investigation underway
The Oklahoma County Jail announced another detainee death late Monday evening. An investigation is underway.
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.
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.
Palomar breaks ground on $42M justice center in Okla City
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.
Homelessness advocates see progress, weigh city, federal moves
OKC reports progress on slowing homelessness, but advocates warn that federal funding cuts and delays in key local solutions could stall momentum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
OKC crime intervention orgs in crisis after grants canceled
Clients of Okla City nonprofits focused on crime, victim aid, and reintegration face unanswered calls after sudden cuts to federal grants funding the groups.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Okla Catholic charter sch case
A seemingly divided U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over the nation’s first religious & Catholic charter school that aims to open in Oklahoma.
County Jail employee booked for negligence in detainee death
An employee in operations at the Oklahoma County Jail was arrested, booked, and fired Monday connected to the detainee death on Friday.
