Galilea Martinez wins race for District 7 school board seat
Galilea Martinez has won the race to represent OKC’s District 7 on the Oklahoma City Public Schools board in the district’s first contested race in over a decade.
OKC’s federal Reps silent as Trump threats to Iran reach new extreme
OKC's congressional delegation remained silent Tuesday regarding President Trump's statement that "a whole civilization will die" in American strikes on Iran.
Suspicious death in Dec 2025 now ruled homicide; suspect in jail
A suspicious death in late 2025 is now being ruled a homicide, and the suspect charged was found already in jail.
Police investigating prank by OKCPD officer about baby thrown from car
Police responded to a call Wed about a pursuit, a baby thrown out of a car, and a pedestrian being hit, before learning it was all a prank, allegedly by one of their own.
Young candidates create rare contested school board race in southeast OKC
Natalie Roman and Galilea Martinez are running for the OKCPS District 7 board seat in the district's first contested election in over a decade.
72-year-old woman killed by police after dangerous car chase
A car chase Friday evening ended with a crash in southwest OKC, an injured bystander, and 11 officers all firing their guns, killing a 72-year-old suspect.
County funds jail, covering shortfall and avoiding state control
County officials voted Tuesday to approve more than $4M in funds for the county jail following a multi-million dollar budget shortfall and leadership controversies.
Largest ‘No Kings’ protest yet sees thousands march through Downtown
Thousands of protesters filled Bicentennial Park Saturday for the largest "No Kings" rally yet in OKC, followed by a march throughout Downtown.
Northeast OKC shooting leads to 15th homicide for 2026
A shooting Thursday morning in northeast OKC has left one person dead and a suspect booked on a count of second-degree murder.
City, Thunder officials break ground on billion-dollar new arena
City officials and OKC Thunder reps held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Continental Coliseum arena, the largest public project in OKC history.
Human Rights Commission to flag racist language in OKC land docs
OKC’s Human Rights Commission is combing through century-old land and housing documents to flag discriminatory language, and asking community members for help.
Oklahoma’s housing paradox: Vacant units everywhere, affordable ones nowhere
Despite a huge of stock empty units, Oklahoma's housing crisis persists, with spiraling rent, renovation, and building costs pricing out renters and builders alike.
3 dead, including 2-year-old, in weekend shootings across northwest OKC
Multiple shootings rocked northwest OKC over the weekend, with three dead, including a 2-year-old girl, all within a 30-hour timeframe and a five-mile span.
County Commissioner Davidson resigning amid assault allegations
Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson announced his resignation Friday after a woman was granted a protective order against him following sexual assault allegations.
Docs show privacy, oversight concerns for camera system used by OKCPD
Documents released through a FOIA request appear to show little to no oversight or records for how and when police access the AI-powered Flock camera system in OKC.
