As 2026 begins, mayors reject political violence
As 2026 begins, 230 mayors have signed the Oklahoma City Declaration—rejecting political violence and pledging to lead with civility and unity.
Key to Home reaches milestone of 500 people housed in OKC
Oklahoma City’s Key to Home has housed 500 people through its Encampment Rehousing Initiative, marking major progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness.
OK County judge: AG can intervene in State Farm claim fight
An OK County judge ruled that AG Drummond can intervene in a key case against State Farm, opening the door to probe 1,000s of denied hail damage claims in Okla.
City Council ‘battle’ ends with ban on new Classen bike lanes
City Council voted Tuesday to block construction of new bike lanes on Classen Boulevard, following weeks of debate and uproar from the city’s cycling community.
Council to vote on Classen bike lane restrictions Tuesday
A controversial resolution heading to OKC Council Tuesday would halt future bike lanes on Classen if they remove car lanes—critics say it stalls progress.
Critics pan state insurance plan as Oklahoma premiums soar
Critics say Oklahoma’s insurance reform plan avoids addressing rising premiums and adds hurdles for policyholders seeking to sue over denied claims.
Oklahoma audit delays raise accountability fears
More than 30 state audits—some involving tourism, education and turnpikes—remain unreleased as Oklahoma’s auditor cites staffing and funding shortfalls.
Oklahoma prison population rises for third straight year
Oklahoma’s prison population rose for a third straight year in 2025 as lawmakers toughened sentencing laws, while debates grow over parole for aging inmates.
New DOJ docs suggest deeper Trump-Epstein link
DOJ files suggest deeper Trump-Epstein ties, including more shared flights. DOJ denies Trump’s involvement, calling some claims unfounded and false.
Starbucks workers strike, shut down OKC store over contract
Workers shut down an OKC Starbucks Monday, Dec. 22, striking over unfair labor practices. Community support poured in as calls grew for a fair contract.
Okla state budget to shrink by $692M despite rising revenue
Oklahoma will have $692M less to spend next year, even as revenue rises. Gov. Stitt signaled flat budgets ahead as agencies request $1.5B in new funding.
Oklahoma’s Ethics Commission restores campaign finance site
Oklahoma’s campaign finance site is back online after months down. The Ethics Commission cut ties with its developer and is seeking to recoup $2 million.
Okla Supreme Court overturns state social studies standards
The Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses social studies standards, citing an illegal vote. The standards pushed Bible stories and election denialism into schools.
Argument ends in shooting death; OKC man arrested
A man was shot and killed after an argument in southwest OKC. Police arrested the suspect at the scene. It marks the city’s 73rd homicide of 2025.
Teen killed in northeast OKC apartment shooting
Oklahoma City police have identified a 17-year-old killed in a Friday night shooting. The suspect was arrested and booked on a murder complaint.
