Forum puts OKC’s first responders, mental health pros in same room
Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon's town hall highlighted OKC's mental health initiatives, aiming to inform and destigmatize while showcasing achievements.
Man charged in OKC infant’s 2023 death arrested in Texas
A man charged with causing the death of a five-week-old infant in October, 2023 was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Texas Thursday.
Okla County is back to square one for a jail location
The Oklahoma City Council denied the needed zoning changes Tuesday that would allow Oklahoma County to put a new Jail near Del City.
Spot chosen in downtown OKC for new Thunder NBA arena
The OKC Thunder's ownership group has selected the footprint of the Prairie Surf Studios as their desired spot for the new NBA arena.
SW OKC library branch moves into new, permanent building
The newest branch of the Metropolitan Library System, Almonte Library, opened on May 15, 2024 with crowds of people pushing in to see the big, new space.
Hispanic Day rally opposes new law — ‘No somos criminales’
Hispanic Culture Day at the Okla Capitol saw Latinos and supporters gathered outside of the Capitol to challenge a new state law that criminalizes immigrants.
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.
Metro police chiefs raise concerns about new Oklahoma law
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.
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.
Dr. Jamie Polk named next Supt of Okla City Public Schools
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.
All Bethany City Workshop ideas missing from Council agenda
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.
OKC Ballet’s SHORTS — 3 iconic dances in 1 show at Civic Center
Oklahoma City Ballet Company’s spring production, “SHORTS,” at the Civic Center Music Hall provides three dances in one show bound to impress.
Police shoot, kill armed suspect in Northside confrontation
A lieutenant with Okla City Police Dept is on routine administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed suspect while investigating a domestic dispute.
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.
Tips on making it through Oklahoma tornados and recovering
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.
