Disaster-prone OKC now faces new disaster of increasing homelessness
A disaster is in the making for the Oklahoma City metro as the pandemic takes its toll on the economy and more people are becoming homeless.
Chief to council – “The fear is real”
“The fear is real,” said Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty to the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday.
His point was that some Oklahoma City residents...
Volunteer passion fuels Red Andrews Christmas dinner
The line for the 71st Annual Red Andrews Christmas dinner finally started to dwindle at 2:30 p.m. Christmas Day wrapping up about six hours...
From immigrant to award-winning police officer
For Mohammad Tabiai, it’s been a productive process of immigrating from Morocco and ending up an award-winning police officer in the Oklahoma City Police...
Work Experience is also way to pay tuition in Cristo Rey schools
It’s a private school whose founder says, “If you can afford to come here, you can’t come.”
Roman Catholic Jesuit priest Fr. John P. Foley...
Oklahoma County elections show some close races and some big wins
For Oklahoma County, there were some strong wins Tuesday as well as some close races that will need runoff elections in August.
Okla City Council to consider $978 million MAPS 4 package Tuesday
A $978 million MAPS 4 package will come before the City of Oklahoma City Council Tuesday. If passed, voters will have the final say on the measure Dec 10.
Brooks-Jimenez takes oath for Senate amid cheers
“So help me, God.”
As Michael Brooks-Jimenez said those final words of his oath of office for the Oklahoma Senate, supporters jumped to their feet...
Birth of elephant at OKC Zoo spotlights conservation, survival efforts
he Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has a brand-new resident, and he’s already firing up crowds and melting hearts.
One dead after car-to-car shootout in Oklahoma City
A shootout between people in two cars resulted in one person dying at a local hospital early Sunday.
Payday loans called “predatory” by group seeking reform
As a pre-teen, Angela Basse saw her mother go through a hard divorce and then turn to a payday lender for help with a...
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.
The death of nonbinary teen shines a national spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Nex Benedict, 16, died after a fight in a school restroom. The cause/circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation as public outrage grows.
Streetcar open house draws crowd on nice day – Gallery
The only thing that went wrong for EMBARK staff at the streetcar open house Friday downtown was that they brought only 300 t-shirts when...
Pride vs Pride — OKC LGBTQ2S+ groups prepare for court duel
Former leaders in the former OKC Pride, Inc. are suing the current OKC Pride Alliance, Inc. to get the name, logo, and assets back.
