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Oklahoma Capitol

Hispanic advocates plan rally at Oklahoma Capitol to voice frustration about new immigration law

Organizers of the annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the Capitol have changed the format following the signing of a controversial immigration law.
police

Metro police chiefs raise concerns about new Oklahoma law

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Chiefs of Police of Oklahoma metro areas issued a statement Tuesday cautioning about the possible problems with a new law that will take effect July 1.
Real Estate

Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis

Without housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning.
education

Dr. Jamie Polk named next Supt of Okla City Public Schools

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Dr. Jamie Polk, 33-year veteran education leader and leader in Oklahoma City Public Schools since 2019 has been selected as the next Superintendent of Schools.
City of Bethany

All Bethany City Workshop ideas missing from Council agenda

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Bethany City Council members seemed surprised Tuesday that none of the proposals discussed in the recent Bethany City workshop made it to the Council meeting.
ballet

OKC Ballet’s SHORTS — 3 iconic dances in 1 show at Civic Center

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Oklahoma City Ballet Company’s spring production, “SHORTS,” at the Civic Center Music Hall provides three dances in one show bound to impress.
police

Police shoot, kill armed suspect in Northside confrontation

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A lieutenant with Okla City Police Dept is on routine administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed suspect while investigating a domestic dispute.
oklahoma capitol

Childhood marriage ban sinks bill to increase age of sexual consent in Oklahoma House

An effort to raise Oklahoma’s age of sexual consent appears dead for the session after lawmakers tried to take it a step further by also banning most childhood marriages.
weather, tornado

Tips on making it through Oklahoma tornados and recovering

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Especially if you have not lived in Oklahoma for long or even Oklahoma City for long, here are some tips on how to survive and recover from a tornado.
teacher pipeline

‘Teacher Pipeline’ feeds 5 into dwindling teacher workforce

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OKCPS Foundation celebrated the graduation of 5 individuals from its Teacher Pipeline Program, highlighting strides toward diversifying the teacher workforce.
police

Arrest warrant issued for wife of OKC man crushed by pickup

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Police have an arrest warrant for an OKC woman who is accused of running over and killing her husband with a pickup truck during an argument.
ward 7

Eastside candidates lining up for OKC City Council Ward 7

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Two candidates have announced their intention to run for the Oklahoma City Ward 7 seat after Councilwoman Nikki Nice filed to run for the state Senate. 
crime

Police know little about shooting death on OKC’s Northside

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Early in their investigation police say they don't know much except who their suspect is in a shooting death on OKC's Northside Saturday.
Stitt

Stitt calls scathing state audit a political attack, supports tourism director

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday called a recent state audit and demands for a member of his administration to resign a “frustrating” political attack.
bike lane

Major updates for BikeWalkOKC plan ready for Council’s vote

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135 pages of updates to the BikeWalkOKC plan were first presented to the Oklahoma City Council April 23. On May 7 the Council will take a vote on the updates.