Three jailed in connection with OKC Midtown shooting in May
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a May 5 shooting near NW 10th and Hudson in Midtown OKC. All face multiple felony charges.
Police shooting claims one life in SE Oklahoma City
An early morning arrest warrant attempt in SE OKC ended in an armed confrontation in which police shot and killed a man. An investigation is underway.
Man killed by bullet passing through wall; woman arrested
A man was killed late Friday after a bullet fired from a neighbor’s home came through a wall. Police arrested a woman on a second-degree murder complaint.
Lawmakers fire Okla mental health commissioner against governor’s wishes
Oklahoma lawmakers voted to remove Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen, citing lost confidence amid financial turmoil. Gov. Stitt called it political.
Oklahoma enacts fines, fees reform — tougher sentencing laws
New Oklahoma laws cut some court fees, boost rural mental health funding, and toughen sentences for DUI, shootings, and other serious crimes.
Man charged with murder after girlfriend fatally shot
A OKC man has been arraigned on a second-degree murder charge after his girlfriend died from a gunshot wound earlier in May.
deadCenter preps for 25th annual film festival, biggest ever
deadCenter Film Festival turns 25 with 200 films, Oscar-qualifying shorts, and a citywide celebration of Oklahoma talent June 11–15!
OK Supreme Court upholds surprise jail health inspections
The Oklahoma State Supreme Court issued an opinion supporting surprise state health inspections of the Okla County Jail, opposed by the jail trust.
Oklahoma parents look to opt out of new religious social studies content
Frustrated with “ideologically charged” content, Oklahoma parents are using opt-out rights to reject new standards on the Bible and 2020 election in schools.
Paseo Arts Festival opens with art, music and family fun
The 48th annual Paseo Arts Festival kicked off over Memorial Day weekend, offering a mix of juried art, live music, local food, and art activities.
OKC Parks offers wet, watery summer fun options for less
Cool off for less this summer! OKC Parks’ aquatic centers, spraygrounds, and pools offer fun, affordable ways to beat the heat across the city this Saturday.
U.S. Supreme Court deadlocks on tax-funded religious schools
A 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court tie leaves in place Oklahoma’s rejection of a Catholic charter school, halting the nation’s first attempt at a religious public school.
Petition restriction bill passes, heads to Oklahoma governor
A bill strictly limiting voters in Oklahoma’s two largest cities from petitioning the ballot is headed to Gov. Stitt, raising concerns about voter suppression.
OKC man gets 51 months for illegal ammo possession
Alex Hardimon, Okla City, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing ammo following prior felony convictions.
Okla education chief: Don’t boost funding, cut taxes instead
Oklahoma State Supt. Ryan Walters held a news conference at the Capitol insisting that the Legislature not increase funding for schools but to cut taxes.
