School closure missteps create distrust for OKCPS supt
For the second time in three months, school closure issues threaten trust in Aurora Lora, Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent.
Direct, and open expressions of...
Talent, passion mark Planet Thunder films
Oklahoma City natives Jacob Leighton Burns, brother Zachary Burns and Vinnie Hogan have been serious filmmakers for years.
But they aren't old guys. Their apparent...
Vigil at Capitol draws new activists – opposes “Trumpcare”
Brandi and Jezy Gray would not say they were completely on the sidelines before Donald Trump's election in November, 2016. But their approach to...
Paco Balderrama first Hispanic major in OKC PD history
Paco Balderrama was promoted to the rank of major in the Oklahoma City Police Department Tuesday.
He is the first officer from Hispanic culture to...
Big yellow bus in Pride Parade marks shift for OKCPS
It almost looked like some confused school bus driver had lost his way and ended up in the OKC Pride Parade.
But the appearance of...
30th OKC Pride Parade draws big, diverse crowd
In its 30th year, the OKC Pride Parade provided another big, colorful, loud celebration of happy differences.
OKC Pride Parade organizers reported 110 different groups...
Blanton charged with bank robbery in federal court
Drew Blanton, a suspect in a north Oklahoma City bank holdup, was charged with bank robbery in United States District Court Friday afternoon.
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Unusual spaces revealed as Admin Bldg mothballed
The gallery is at the end of this article. If you know the answers to some of the mysteries we've highlighted, please comment.
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Local income taxes proposed to support OKC schools
Oklahoma City residents will pay a ¼ of 1 percent extra income tax to support local schools if voters approve a plan by one...
Bank robbery suspect in custody after crash
The high-speed pursuit of a bank robbery suspect ended with a crash in The Village at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday injuring only the suspect but...
OKC Council decides sales tax proposal amid tensions
Sharp tensions rose Tuesday between the eight Oklahoma City Council members as they decided what projects voters would be asked to approve in an...
OKC Council to decide controversial sales tax proposal
Tuesday the City of Oklahoma City Council is set to make big decisions on what kind of sales tax proposals will be presented to...
Retroactive pay raises completed for OKCPS employees
It took two board meetings in one week, but the Oklahoma City Public Schools board of education has granted retroactive pay raises to all...
Okla Principal of Year to represent U.S. at conference
So far, it’s been a productive year for John Marshall Principal Aspasia Carlson.
She was chosen Oklahoma Principal of the Year in March. If you...
Is Chamber of Commerce out of step with public on next MAPS tax?
Big differences on how to use a portion of a proposed new MAPS-type penny sales tax were exposed in a public hearing Tuesday at...
