Cifuentes becomes 1st elected Guatemalan in Oklahoma history
In a historic victory, Jessica Cifuentes won the race for OKC Public Schools Board of Ed Dist 3 on Tuesday, becoming the first elected Guatemalan in the state.
Senior OKC man chooses death by fire over eviction
An Oklahoma City man in his 80s chose to set fire to himself during an eviction by Oklahoma County Sheriff's Deputies. His wife living with him survived.
OKC man booked for murder in shooting death of wife
An Oklahoma City woman has died from gunshot wounds inflicted by her husband by his own admission to police. He has now been booked for murder.
Tenant advocates push for right to free counsel
A nationwide push toward ensuring tenants’ rights to access legal services is emerging. But in Oklahoma, there are no Right to Counsel laws.
Warr Acres City Council appoints Vickie Douglass Vice-Mayor
The City of Warr Acres City Council recently chose Ward 4 Councilmember Vickie Douglas to be Vice-Mayor after Scott Tribbey bowed out of the role.
Former Epic Charter School CFO testifies against co-founders in exchange for plea deal
The co-founders of Epic Charter Schools have been in court all week defending against racketeering and embezzlement charges while insisting on their innocence.
Price for OG&E name on new MAPS 4 Coliseum ‘undisclosed’
OG&E was announced as the lead donor for the new MAPS 4 Fairgrounds Coliseum Wednesday and that it would be named "OG&E Coliseum" for the next ten years.
Third suspect booked in Eastside convenience store shooting death
Police have now arrested and booked a third suspect in a shooting death at an Eastside convenience store in February.
Expedition Africa at Okla City Zoo is largest expansion yet
The OKC Zoo unveiled its biggest expansion yet: 'Expedition Africa,' a sprawling exhibit designed to immerse visitors in the wonders of the African continent.
AG presents evidence in Epic Charter School’s multi-million embezzlement case
The Oklahoma Attorney General's embezzlement case against Epic Charter School founders David Chaney and Ben Harris is beginning in OK County District Court.
Fed grant to OKC housing program shows record increase
Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department leaders have shown high confidence in City of OKC housing program with a record grant increase.
Legislature Focuses on Budget, Policy at Halfway Point
Unlike 2023 at this time in the Legislative session, a number of bills are being moved forward as new leadership is being selected.
Oklahoma group weighing open primary ballot initiative to increase inclusion, reduce divisiveness
Oklahomans may get a chance to change the election process by ending closed primaries if an initiative petition being prepared is successful.
Ok County Jail staff to start using non-lethal shock glove
The Oklahoma County Detention Center is getting new equipment meant to help detention officers avoid grappling with detainees.
OKC woman booked for murder after stabbing wife to death
An argument between a married couple in northeast Oklahoma City ended in the stabbing death of one and the other being booked for murder.
