OK County Jail detainee dead; little info released as investigation begins
An Oklahoma County Jail detainee died Tuesday night, the third detainee death this year amid a reduction in staff and a crackdown on information.
DOJ memo could threaten disability rights gains for Oklahomans
A recent memo from the DOJ could be challenging 30 years of understanding about services and accessibility in America, raising alarm among OK disability rights advocates.
People deported by ICE leave behind families, lasting trauma
Families share stories with Oklahoma Watch of life after their loved ones were deported amid a surge of ICE arrests in Oklahoma and across the country.
Edmond Schools nix recently renewed contracts; taxpayers cover cost
Edmond Public Schools renewed employment contracts for all of the district’s top brass, only to turn around and tell many of them that their jobs are being eliminated.
OKC police in DC: Dept says no concern or cost to public at home
Despite being short-staffed, OKC police sent 11 officers to Washington D.C. for America 250 security, but say there should be no local concern for staff or cost.
2 dead in far southwest OKC in apparent murder-suicide
Two southwest Oklahoma City residents were found dead in what police are reporting as a murder-suicide.
Poor health among 500 rescued animals; cruelty charges incoming
City officials said the more than 500 animals rescued last week have shown signs of poor health, with animal cruelty charges to be added to the suspects' drug charges.
Oklahoma Pride Alliance looks beyond Pride Month
PrideFest 2026 has come to a close at Scissortail Park, but organizers say their work is far from over. Click through to relive PrideFest through Zoe Elrod's photos.
Housing voucher inspections slowing OKC homeless encampment closings
City officials say it's getting harder to move homeless residents in OKC from camps into housing as fewer landlords agree to accept vouchers and inspections cause delays.
Data center plans converge on single OKC metro power corridor
An upgraded transmission line across the north OKC metro was meant to reduce strain for electricity customers, but has become a magnet for data center development.
PrideFest 2026 kicks off with joy, community at Scissortail Park
OKC PrideFest 2026 got underway Friday in Scissortail Park with performances, local vendors, and high spirits, kicking off this year's theme, "Community in Bloom."
On eve of adoption drive, City rescues over 500 animals in drug bust
A drug bust led to more than 500 animals seized in what is likely the largest case of animal hoarding in OKC history as the City shelter struggles with capacity.
City, nonprofit, service leaders cut ribbon on new Diversion Hub
City and nonprofit leaders came together Wednesday to cut the ribbon on the new downtown headquarters for OKC’s Diversion Hub.
Double shooting leaves one OKC teen dead, another under arrest
An exchange of gunfire between two Oklahoma City teenagers has left one dead and another hospitalized in police custody.
Weaver named new Cleveland Co. sheriff; no FBI investigation expected
Cleveland Co. commissioners have named State Senator Darrell Weaver as sheriff, sidestepping the acting sheriff's calls for a special election and an FBI investigation.
