OKC pedestrian traffic fatalities down, risk to unhoused up
While recent city efforts have resulted in a decrease in pedestrian traffic collisions, trends show an increased risk for unhoused and suburban residents.
No arrests yet on hotel room murder in OKC
A suspected murder in a hotel room on N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City Monday is still under investigation with no arrests so far.
OKC man shot by police, now recovering at hospital
A man is recovering in a local hospital after having been shot with a rifle by a member of the Oklahoma City Police Department Tactical Team.
Attempts to remove judge from Epic embezzlement case fail again
An attempt to have a judge thrown off the major embezzlement case against the Epic Charter School co-founders has been rejected again.
Oklahoma still among Oxfam’s worst states to work in 2024
Out of 50 states, Oklahoma ranks #36 on Oxfam's Best States to Work Index 2024. It's an improvement over last year when the state ranked #44.
Juries find two men guilty of sex crimes against children
Juries in Oklahoma County found two men guilty of committing sex crimes against family members who were children. They now face decades in prison.
Beer, boats, rock blowouts set for Labor Day Weekend in OKC
OKC (and surrounding areas) are sending the summer off in style this weekend with concerts, conventions, and some Olympic-level, family-friendly river sports.
State walks away from tens of millions meant for needy families
Oklahoma’s leaders have a complex relationship with federal grant money. They love the federal cash. Just don’t tell them what to do with it or how to do it.
Three Oklahoma incumbent state lawmakers lose runoffs
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday sent three state lawmakers into early retirement leaving a void in the state budget process.
Oklahoma County GOP voters choose Hines in SD47 runoff
Oklahoma County voters cast their ballots Tuesday night to decide the GOP nominee for SD 47 and weighed in on several ballot initiatives.
One dead in OKC after domestic dispute turns violent
In what police believe to have been a domestic dispute, one person is dead and another is in the Oklahoma County jail. The investigation is in its early stages.
Anything goes — Parental Tax Credit program has no standards for accreditation
State regulators didn’t vet accreditors for private schools to qualify for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program, opening the door to subpar accreditation.
OKC firefighter jailed for child abuse now on admin leave
A corporal in the Oklahoma City Fire Department has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for felony child abuse.
One victim, two suspects identified in Eastside shooting
Police have released the name of one victim and the two suspects arrested in the shooting at NE 23rd and Lottie Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing.
Police fire at fleeing suspects after 4 wounded by gunfire
Two Oklahoma City police officers are on routine administrative leave after firing at suspects during a foot chase in Bricktown over the weekend.
