Housing voucher inspections slowing OKC homeless encampment closings
City officials say it's getting harder to move homeless residents in OKC from camps into housing as fewer landlords agree to accept vouchers and inspections cause delays.
Data center plans converge on single OKC metro power corridor
An upgraded transmission line across the north OKC metro was meant to reduce strain for electricity customers, but has become a magnet for data center development.
PrideFest 2026 kicks off with joy, community at Scissortail Park
OKC PrideFest 2026 got underway Friday in Scissortail Park with performances, local vendors, and high spirits, kicking off this year's theme, "Community in Bloom."
On eve of adoption drive, City rescues over 500 animals in drug bust
A drug bust led to more than 500 animals seized in what is likely the largest case of animal hoarding in OKC history as the City shelter struggles with capacity.
City, nonprofit, service leaders cut ribbon on new Diversion Hub
City and nonprofit leaders came together Wednesday to cut the ribbon on the new downtown headquarters for OKC’s Diversion Hub.
Double shooting leaves one OKC teen dead, another under arrest
An exchange of gunfire between two Oklahoma City teenagers has left one dead and another hospitalized in police custody.
Weaver named new Cleveland Co. sheriff; no FBI investigation expected
Cleveland Co. commissioners have named State Senator Darrell Weaver as sheriff, sidestepping the acting sheriff's calls for a special election and an FBI investigation.
OKC evictions have doubled in a decade
Oklahoma City’s eviction rates are double that of New York City, with more than 40% of evictions filed in Oklahoma County coming from the same 100 properties.
EMBARK driving accessibility, assistance for public transit in OKC
With a wide range of accessibility and transport needs, EMBARK is providing specialized transit options for seniors, transitional families, and those with disabilities.
2 more homicides under investigation; little info available
Two more homicides have been recorded in OKC, but aside from the victims and their locations, Oklahoma City police again don’t have much information to be shared.
Officials go quiet as sheriff sues County Government
The dispute over transporting detainees to and from the jail reached a boiling point with Sheriff Johnson suing the County, and officials are refusing to speak publicly.
Lowe, Baker head to runoff for OK County Dist 1; min wage hike fails
Jason Lowe narrowly missed an outright victory Tuesday to retain the Dist 1 County Commissioner seat as Kayla Baker eked out just enough of the vote to force a runoff.
Freedom Center unveils restoration with ‘Inside These Walls’ exhibition
OKC's historic Freedom Center celebrates its restoration and the legacy of the NAACP Youth Council, led by Clara Luper, with the new exhibition "Inside These Walls."
Acting Cleveland Co. sheriff calls for special election, FBI review
The acting sheriff of Cleveland County is calling for an FBI review of County records and wants a special election for a new sheriff rather than the usual appointment.
Hamon to step away from City Council at end of term next year
Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon announced in a social media post Wednesday that she will not seek re-election after her term ends in May of 2027.
