Church housing bill would bypass local zoning rules
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis.
DA seeks death penalty in clerk’s stabbing during robbery
Prosecutors seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing an 18-year-old clerk during a 2024 robbery at a northwest OKC convenience store.
Dept of Justice releases 3 million pages of Epstein files
The DOJ dropped over 3M pages in the Epstein files—videos, images, docs—weeks late, triggering backlash and renewed scrutiny. #EpsteinFiles
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.
OU-Tulsa cuts clinics, staff to close $18M budget gap
OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine is cutting staff and closing a clinic to address an $18M deficit, raising concerns about medical training and care access.
Measles case confirmed after Norman bar exposure
Measles have come to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Health Department has confirmed a case this week. People who were at a bar in Norman may have been exposed.
Housing, homelessness laws see proposed changes in Legislature
As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, proposals in the State Hose and Senate could change housing, homelessness, and eviction law in Oklahoma.
Five years in, OKC Convention Center surpasses goals
Oklahoma City celebrated five years of its MAPS 3 Convention Center, which has hosted 700+ events, welcomed 970K guests, and generated $147M in spending.
Holt says DHS no longer in talks for SW OKC ICE facility
Mayor Holt says that DHS is no longer in talks to acquire a southwest OKC warehouse for use as an ICE facility.
City Council hears citizen pushback against planned ICE facility
Citizens filled the City Council chamber on Tuesday waiting for their chance to voice anger and opposition over a planned ICE facility in southwest OKC.
Woman dies while being towed on snow sled; 2 arrested
A woman died while sledding behind a car in NW OKC when she was hit by a second vehicle. Two drivers were booked on second-degree murder complaints.
City of OKC shifts services for winter storm — updated
Here are City of OKC services cancellations, postponements, and adjusted hours fully updated including information from OG&E and ONG.
Led by Holt, nation’s mayors condemn ICE violence in Minneapolis
Mayor Holt led the Conference of Mayors in a statement Saturday condemning the violence of ICE operations in Minneapolis that has now left a second protester dead.
City leaders implore feds for local decision on ICE facility
City government officials are asking DHS to respect local processes and approval norms for a planned ICE detention facility in southwest OKC.
Oklahoma County Courthouse closed through Monday, Jan. 26
Here is the latest from Oklahoma County officials about the closure of the Oklahoma County Courthouse due to the winter storm. We will continue to update.
