Here are the candidates filing for OKC metro offices
Several municipal and school board races in Oklahoma County drew candidate filings during the three-day filing period that ended Dec. 3.
Open Midwest City Mayor’s seat draws three candidates
Voters in Midwest City will decide on a new mayor after 10 years, following the current Mayor Matt Dukes's decision not to seek re-election.
Classen bike lane plans lead to rift in OKC City Council
Following recent City Council remarks, a long-planned effort to add dedicated bike lanes to Classen Boulevard is on hold and could be canceled.
Man shot, killed in NW Oklahoma City apartment breezeway
A man was shot and killed in a NW OKC apartment breezeway Tuesday night, marking the city’s 72nd homicide of 2025. Police are asking for tips.
Man found dead in south Oklahoma City apartment
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a south OKC apt. Anyone with info is urged to call the Homicide Tip Line at 405-297-1200.
Man arrested after woman shot, killed in southwest OKC
A woman was fatally shot Friday in southwest OKC. A 21-year-old man was arrested after a short chase. It’s the city’s 70th homicide of 2025.
OKC police shooting now ruled homicide after suspect dies
Jason Redshirt, shot by an OKCPD officer in September, has died from his wounds. Police now classify the case as a homicide — #69 for the city in 2025.
OKC parents charged with murder in death of their 2-year-old
Prosecutors say the parents’ alleged neglect in their 2-year-old’s mauling death led the DA to upgrade charges to first-degree murder in the case.
Attorney general intervenes in State Farm hail case
AG Gentner Drummond intervenes in a major hail-claim case, alleging State Farm ran a scheme that harmed homeowners and distorted Oklahoma’s insurance market.
OKC stadium budget nearly triples since MAPS 4 vote
OKC’s MAPS 4 stadium plans are out — and so is a new $121M price tag. A $50M slice of the city’s new GO bond now appears folded into the project.
Homeowners sue State Farm over hail claim denials
A hailstorm wrecked Billy Hursh’s roof. State Farm offered $1,400. Now, he’s part of a lawsuit alleging a nationwide scheme to deny legitimate claims.
Two OKCPS school board members won’t seek reelection
Two OKCPS board members won’t run in 2026. One candidate is unopposed; two others will compete to represent south OKC’s District 7.
Grand jury clears officers in two deadly force cases
A grand jury declined to indict officers in two fatal "use of force" cases—one a crash during a pursuit in Midwest City, the other a police shooting in OKC.
City of OKC winter weather response info for Dec. 4
The City of Oklahoma City has issued this advisory about the expected upcoming winter weather on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Oklahoma to send National Guard troops to D.C.
About 160 members of the Oklahoma National Guard will deploy to secure Washington, D.C. as a part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.
