school

Flamenco greets first day at Classen SAS at NE in OKCPS

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Students danced into the new year at Classen SAS at NE as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals.
crime

Man shot to death in Oklahoma City apartment complex

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A 28-year-old man died Saturday after being shot during an altercation at an apartment complex near downtown Oklahoma City. No arrests have been made so far.
legislature

Some Oklahoma candidates carry huge campaign debts

Oklahoma allows unlimited candidate loans, raising concerns about costly campaigns and barriers for everyday citizens seeking office.
Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters doubles down on conservative online school

Ryan Walters vows to get tax credits for a conservative online school despite its ineligibility ruling by Oklahoma’s tax commission.
Ryan Walters

Walters proposes ending Oklahoma’s statewide student tests

In a massive departure from past practice, Oklahoma may scrap statewide reading, math tests this year for district-selected exams under Walters’ plan.
courthouse

Ex-Mustang payroll chief gets 18 months in federal prison

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Former Mustang Public Schools payroll director Kim Weinrich gets 18 months in federal prison for $470K fraud scheme. Also, she must repay nearly $600K.
Crime

Man arrested in fatal shooting at NW OKC apartment complex

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A man was arrested after a fatal shooting Thursday at a N. Brookline Ave. apartment complex in NW OKC. He was booked into the Okla County Jail for murder.
demolition

Traffic shifts continue amid Myriad Convention Center demo

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Traffic impacts continue near the former Myriad as demolition progresses and OG&E reroutes power lines. Lane closures expected through fall. #OKC #TrafficAlert

OKC man gets 20 years in federal child sex trafficking case

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An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking a minor for sex and producing child porn.
courthouse

Moore woman gets 9 years for fentanyl death in Norman

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A Moore woman will serve 9+ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills that caused a fatal overdose in Norman.
police

Police arrest suspect in Scissortail Park shooting of teen

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A 20-year-old has been arrested in a Scissortail Park shooting that wounded a 14-year-old after a Thunder game. Police say he confessed.
Cleo Fields

Cleo Fields first to lie in state at Okla County Courthouse

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Beloved courthouse shoe shine man Cleo Fields, known for lifting spirits over 28 years, was honored in a historic tribute after his July 24 passing.
Fieldcamp

Fieldcamp takes on new responsibilities at OKC Free Press

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Brett Fieldcamp has been promoted to Arts and Entertainment Editor of OKC Free Press. He will continue to write his Music and Film weekly columns.
Dewey Park

New, colorful Dewey Park opens in Capitol View neighborhood

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Capitol View neighbors celebrated the grand opening of Dewey Park, a new four-acre green space built on the site of the former Dewey Elementary School.
protest

Protesters rally at OKC City Hall for democracy, rights

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Pro-democracy groups rallied at OKC City Hall, demanding justice, rights, and accountability in a peaceful event dubbed “Rage Against the Regime.”