Three Cities, Three Approaches: How Oklahoma’s Homeless Encampment Sweeps Played Out Differently
Oklahoma Watch looks at how homeless encampment sweeps have been handled in Norman, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City, highlighting the effect of OKC's Key to Home approach.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority seeks $1.5B in bonds for construction costs
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will seek approval to issue $1.5 billion in bonds to pay for construction costs on a years-long turnpike expansion and improvement project.
City passes budget despite resident calls for more participation
City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a $2 billion budget for FY27 despite residents calling for more participation, with an unexpected show of support from one councilor.
Shooting death of OKC teen ruled homicide; no arrests, little info
A weekend shooting in northwest OKC has now been ruled a homicide after the teenage victim died in the hospital Tuesday, leaving police with no arrests and no leads.
Sports leaders join City to break ground on $121 million stadium
City officials were joined by sports leaders and superstars Monday afternoon to finally break ground on the long-awaited MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium.
Activists sound alarm over Flock cameras; Council members prep for fight
Residents, activists, and City Council members gathered Wednesday to discuss concerns about the Flock Safety cameras and AI network used by OKC police.
Shooting death rocks NW OKC apartment complex; no arrests yet
A shooting death on OKC’s northwest side late Tuesday night has so far left police with no arrests as investigators work to determine what led to the killing.
State clears homeless camp in Norman, offers no funds for those displaced
Gov. Stitt’s operation to clear homeless encampments from state land has moved to Norman, but without an offer of funding to house displaced people.
City Council’s data center exemptions raise questions of favoritism
City Council voted Tuesday to allow smaller data centers to continue applying for zoning in OKC, loosening their earlier hold, but some are raising concerns of favoritism.
Police kill armed woman after they say she pointed pistol at officers
OKCPD shot and killed a southside woman early Wednesday morning in her apartment, ending a four-hour standoff when police say she pointed a pistol at officers.
Police have no leads or arrests in weekend shootings that left 2 dead
Two men were killed and another critically injured in two cases of gun violence Saturday, but OKC police currently have no arrests or leads to report.
OKC budget sees more cuts, minimal input from residents
OKC is once again “treading water” in the City budget for the 2027 fiscal year, reporting lower-than-hoped tax revenue and notably little input from city residents.
Two Democrats, one chance at flipping Oklahoma’s 5th District
Jena Nelson and Trey Martin will compete in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional district, which includes much of the northern OKC metro area.
Edmond official says City not investigating police response to shooting
An Edmond City Councilman said he doesn't expect the City to question police about their response to the mass shooting at Arcadia Lake as second suspect is arrested.
Business as usual at first Edmond City Council meeting since shooting
The Edmond City Council's first meeting since a mass shooting that left a teen dead and 22 others injured saw only minimal discussion of the incident Monday evening.
