Trump picks former critic Senator J.D. Vance as running mate
Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Trump chose Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate.
Confirmed – Cummings to move, run for OK County Dist 3 Commissioner
Cathy Cummings confirmed to Free Press Sunday afternoon that she will move into the new District 3 and run for that County Commissioner seat.
Metro Library picks first poet laureate: Hallie Waugh
Hallie Waugh is Metro Library’s first poet laureate—and she’s on a mission to make poetry accessible to everyone in Oklahoma County. #PoetryForAll #OKC
OKC City Councilors angry about church demolition
City of OKC Council members were angry about the demolition of a beloved church landmark. They also appointed the Human Rights Commission.
Oklahoma County Jail clamps down on releasing death info
As the Okla County Detention Ctr released slim info about a detainee death, it also announced a more restrictive policy about releasing info to the media.
Police lieutenant charged with 3 felonies in overtime pay scheme
A lieutenant in the Oklahoma City Police Department has been charged with three different felonies by Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behena.
Legal defense requested for OKC Police Chief, officers in Rodriguez death
OKC Municipal Counselor is requesting $100,000 to hire outside legal counsel to defend the Police Chief and five officers in shooting death.
Annual Oklahoma Bike Summit equips cyclists for advocacy
Cycling enthusiasts, advocates, and experts from across the state converged on Oklahoma City Friday and Saturday for the annual Oklahoma Bike Summit.
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Kevin Calvey already has challenger for 2022 commissioner race
Local civic leader Cacky Poarch announced Friday that she will challenge District 3 Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey in 2022.
Commissioners pass bus lane changes at John Marshall Middle School
A moment of silence, trumpet playing, and a largely mundane slate of county business was the order of the day for Okla County Commissioners Wednesday.
Harrah bank heist lands Arkansas man in prison for 10 years
An Arkansas man just received a 10-year sentence in federal prison for the armed bank robbery of a Harrah, Oklahoma bank, brandishing a gun during the crime.
Petition restriction bill passes, heads to Oklahoma governor
A bill strictly limiting voters in Oklahoma’s two largest cities from petitioning the ballot is headed to Gov. Stitt, raising concerns about voter suppression.
Elem teacher Hicks prevails in SD40 Democratic Party primary
Carri Hicks had a baby half-way through her campaign for the Senate District 40 Democratic primary nomination and won anyway.
That's determination.
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Completed Census shows dramatic rural to urban shift in Okla population
The Oklahoma legislative redistricting staff members continue ongoing 2021 redistricting plans now that the delayed Census data is in.
14-year-old gunshot victim found lying in Eastside street
A 14-year-old is dead after being gunned down on the upper Eastside of OKC Saturday night.
