Elderly mother’s death by neglect lands adult son in jail
An OKC man was jailed on a murder complaint after police believe his mother died from severe neglect. She was found with injuries and signs of extreme abuse.
OKC man booked for murder in stabbing death of girlfriend
An Oklahoma City man has been booked on a complaint of First Degree Murder for the stabbing death of his girlfriend. Bond has been denied.
Trump signs rescissions into law — local NPR stations hit
Donald Trump signed a $9B rescission bill Thursday cutting $1.1B from public broadcasting, costing Oklahoma stations an estimated $3.5M.
Okla County Sheriff to investigate reports of nude women on state supt’s TV
The Okla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations that pictures of naked women were seen last week on a TV in State Supt Ryan Walters’ office.
Police now believe death of woman in house fire is homicide
A woman found dead by firefighters Thursday has been identified. The death is being investigated as a homicide. Police are asking for tips.
Nude images reported on State Supt Ryan Walters’ office TV
Oklahoma House inquiry considered after two board members report seeing nude images on a TV in Ryan Walters’ office during closed-door education meeting.
SNAP cuts could put 131,000 Oklahomans at risk
131,000 Oklahomans could lose food benefits under a new federal law. SNAP cuts and stricter rules put the disabled, seniors, families and veterans at risk.
Anti-abortion group backs tighter rules on state petitions
Anti-abortion group backs OK law limiting ballot petitions, saying it protects against out-of-state efforts to expand abortion access in conservative states.
Suspect arrested after police fire on him during foot chase
An OKC officer fired a shot during a foot chase Monday, but the suspect wasn't hit. Zachariah Mills, 22, was arrested. It’s the 4th OKCPD shooting of 2025.
Oklahoma Education Dept keeps staff resignations secret
Oklahoma’s Education Dept. under Ryan Walters won’t release staff resignation letters after top officials exit. Experts say it may violate open records law.
Nelson takes on Bice in Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional Dist
Jena Nelson announces 2026 run against Rep. Stephanie Bice in Oklahoma’s 5th District, aiming to “restore good government” and protect key programs.
Nonprofit, faith groups lose refugee aid funds to Trump cuts
Federal cuts shutter OKC refugee aid. Catholic Charities halts services; Spero Project faces 86% budget loss, risking support for thousands already resettled.
Data ties evictions to chronic school absenteeism among kids
Evictions and housing instability are fueling chronic absenteeism in Oklahoma schools, with 60% of unhoused students missing too many days. #oklaed #housing
New OKC arena design for Thunder home unveiled by Mayor Holt
Mayor Holt unveiled OKC’s new arena design at the State of the City—glass walls, Thunder Alley, and bold architecture. Opening planned for 2028. #OKC #Thunder
OKC’s heat preparedness work moves forward without NOAA
As feds cut climate help, OKC pushes ahead with local plans to beat extreme heat—mapping hot spots, planting trees, and prepping for emergencies.
