EMSA issues medical heat alert with 90+ degree temps in OKC
EMSA issued another Medical Heat Alert Friday for the OKC metro that will be in effect through Saturday due to high heat and humidity.
OKC City Council approves $1.6 billion budget with increases for police
The City Council of OKC voted 7-2 to approve the proposed 1.6 billion budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY22) which begins July 1.
McDaniel gets max bonus for leadership of OKCPS during COVID year
Oklahoma City Public Schools Supt Sean McDaniel will receive the maximum bonus for performance during the 2020-2021 pandemic school year.
Commissioners hand off redistricting to partisan staff at Okla Legislature
County Commissioners voted to hand over responsibility for redistricting the county to the staff of the Republican-held Oklahoma Legislature.
‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe, wife Lauren booked into Oklahoma County Jail
Jefferey (Jeff) Lowe, one of the stars of the hit series "Tiger King," was arrested for DUI in Oklahoma City around 1:45 a.m. Saturday.
Endangered giraffe born at Oklahoma City Zoo part of conservation effort
One minute into Friday morning, Oklahoma City Zoo's newest giraffe was born to the Zoo's 20-year-old Ellie, a veteran of six births so far.
Upward Transitions in OKC receives grant from Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Upward Transitions, offering services to people experiencing poverty, has received a $20,000 grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
Pride Month kickoff celebration recalls the story, points to future
he Oklahoma City Pride Alliance held a kick-off ceremony, the first of a month of events to celebrate Pride Month in the metro.
Increases proposed for City of OKC streets, water, airport budgets
The City Council of OKC met virtually Tuesday for the last in a series of budget hearings for the new fiscal budget year starting July 1.
Oklahoma City Pride Alliance event to launch Pride Month Tuesday, June 1
Oklahoma City Pride Alliance is kicking off Pride Month Tuesday, June 1 with a public, in-person ceremony in downtown Oklahoma City.
Memorial Day remembrances cut across cultural lines in divided country
This year's Memorial Day remembrances on Monday seemed stark in cultural lines crossed during a time of the country's deep divisions.
Riversport Foundation marks activities expansion with dual ribbon-cutting
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Thursday the Riversport Foundation cut ribbons on two different projects on their expansive campus along the Oklahoma River southeast...
OKC Police Dept fires officer citing ‘complete lack of integrity’
The Oklahoma City Police Department fired Devin Frazier as a sworn officer on May 14 citing a list of violations of departmental policy.
Arts Festival, homeless services, “period poverty” taken up in OKC Council
The City Council of Oklahoma City heard virtual presentations Tuesday on public art, the annual Arts Festival and its new date.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 27 years for child sex trafficking
An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to serve over 27 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking in multiple states.
