capitol

Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits

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A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on.
education

Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.
Lucas

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.
courthouse

Two Oklahoma County men sentenced in federal pipe bomb case

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Caught with a pipe bomb and ammo, two Oklahoma men are headed to federal prison. Here’s how a traffic stop unraveled a bigger case.
Calle dos Cinco

20th anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas OKC draws 1,000s

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Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a showcase of Hispanic culture.
courthouse

Jury convicts OKC teen in 2024 OKC convenience store killing

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A fight inside an OKC convenience store ended in gunfire and a teen’s death. Now a jury says the shooter will spend life in prison with no chance of parole.
plaza

Plaza Calle Dos Cinco opens as Capitol Hill centerpiece

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Capitol Hill’s decades-long dream is now reality! 🎉 Plaza Calle Dos Cinco opens with music, food & culture—celebrating community, history & growth.
police

Police: Man shot after throwing bricks at officer in OKC

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Police report a man was shot after hurling bricks and wood at an OCPD officer in SW OKC. He’s hospitalized; officer has minor injuries.
Walters

Walters to quit as state supt, head anti-teachers-union org

State Supt. Ryan Walters says he’ll resign in October, over a year before his term ends, to lead a conservative group fighting teachers’ unions.
housing

Public forum tackles OKC affordable housing crisis

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At a public forum on affordable housing, OKC leaders detailed progress and challenges in addressing the city’s housing crisis ahead of next month’s bond vote.
turnpike

Controversial Oklahoma turnpike route will shift westward

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has shifted the controversial Norman-area turnpike route 2 miles west, aiming to limit impacts on homes and the environment.
homeless

Gov. Stitt’s ‘Operation SAFE’ displaces hundreds in Tulsa

Operation SAFE displaced hundreds of homeless Tulsans. With few shelter beds and cuts to services, many were forced onto city property.
conviction

Confession leads to life term in 2016 Edmond murder

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Justice delayed but not denied: Joseph Beck, 29, will serve life without parole for the 2016 murder of Edmond resident Kyli Molloy.
courthouse

Oklahoma City man pleads guilty to federal hate crime

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A 28-year-old Oklahoma City man, Braden Birdsong, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking a Black man in 2023. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
accessory dwelling unit

After contentious process, ADU rollout is slow but promising

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OKC’s new accessory dwelling unit rules haven’t spurred a rush of building yet—just 5 permits so far since June—but city leaders say the rollout is on track.