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Classen Corridor

What you need to know about the Classen Corridor TIF idea

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A new TIF along Classen is being proposed after the OKC City Council voted to form an evaluation committee. Here's what you need to know about the idea.
crime

OKC man booked for violent death of 4-month-old infant son

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An Oklahoma City man was booked into the Oklahoma County Jail Thursday afternoon on a murder complaint for the violent death of his 4-month-old infant son.
crime scene

Body found in backyard grave — suspect booked for murder

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A residence in southeast Oklahoma City is being processed as a crime scene after a tip led police to a body in a backyard grave.
crime scene

Westside OKC shooting victim dies at hospital, suspect booked

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A victim of a shooting in west OKC has died at the hospital, and the suspect is in the Oklahoma County Detention Center waiting to hear charges from the DA.
amphitheater

Sunset Amphitheater application fails in OKC City Council

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The application for rezoning to allow the Sunset Amphitheater project in far west Oklahoma City failed in the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday.
eclipse

Downtown OKC crowd takes in 2024 version of solar eclipse

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An even bigger throng than in 2017 descended on Myriad Gardens Monday to see the 2024 version of the total solar eclipse that was partial in OKC.

Westside OKC shootout leaves one dead, four wounded

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A shootout in a near Westside OKC parking lot left one dead and three others suffering gunshot wounds on Sunday, April 7.
Voting

Here’s who Oklahoma County voters can expect to see on their ballots for the...

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Here is a list of available offices and candidates who filed to run for each position in Okla County. Some seats were claimed by candidates who ran unopposed.
City of Bethany

Water, sewer needs dominate Bethany City Council agenda

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Bethany City Council took action on a proposed set of loans to cover the $18.5 million price tag of water/sewer projects and Council members had questions.
sheriff

It’s Johnson vs. Cubit for OK County Sheriff, round 2!

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The race is on once again for Oklahoma County Sheriff between Democrat Waylon Cubit and Republican incumbent Sheriff Tommie Johnson who won the 2020 election.
Cifuentes

Cifuentes becomes 1st elected Guatemalan in Oklahoma history

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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.
fire

Senior OKC man chooses death by fire over eviction

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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.
police

OKC man booked for murder in shooting death of wife

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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.
eviction court

Tenant advocates push for right to free counsel

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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

Warr Acres City Council appoints Vickie Douglass Vice-Mayor

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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.