City breaks ground on MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center
OKC’s summer of groundbreakings continued Monday as officials broke ground on the upcoming Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, a central project of MAPS 4
OKCPS celebrates opening of new $116 million Capitol Hill High School
Oklahoma City Public Schools welcomed students to its newest high school campus Tuesday, a $116 million, 292,000-square-foot school on the city’s south side.
Man found murdered in OKC homeless camp; suspect in custody
A man was found dead in a southeast OKC homeless encampment Wednesday afternoon, and police now have a suspect in custody for murder.
Voters to decide sales tax hike for new jail as City reveals dev plans
County Commissioners voted Wednesday to let voters decide on a proposed sales tax to fund the long-troubled new jail as City development plans have riled opponents.
OKC Streetcar to remain permanently free after pilot program success
The Downtown OKC Streetcar will remain fare-free indefinitely following the success of a pilot program designed to test whether removing the fare would increase ridership
City to vote on sweeping ‘guardrails’ for Flock cameras as OKCPD continues use
When City Council votes on renewing its contract with controversial Flock Safety on August 18th, they'll also be looking to impose sweeping new regulations on the system
With chief’s retirement, OKC Fire caps historic era of expansion
OKC Fire Chief Richard Kelley is retiring after 35 years with the department and after a nine-year run in command that saw some groundbreaking developments and growth
Northeast OKC apartment shooting leads to year’s 43rd homicide
A shooting in a northeast OKC apartment complex left one young man dead over the weekend, but police still have no arrests and no suspects to report.
UPDATE: Flock camera renewal pulled from City Council agenda
City Council was expected to vote Tuesday on whether to renew and continue OKC Police’s contract with controversial Flock Safety, but the vote was pulled from the agenda.
Police host public discussion over homelessness, crime in Asian District
OKC police co-hosted a public meeting Wednesday in the Asian District, with residents raising concerns over homelessness, crime, and a recent homicide in the area.
Paula Lewis resigns from Oklahoma City school board after historic tenure
Paula Lewis, the longest-serving school board leader in OKCPS history, credited with helping stabilize a once-turbulent district, resigned Monday evening.
City forced to euthanize 250 birds seized in June drug bust
Officials from OKC Animal Welfare have confirmed that they were forced to humanely euthanize roughly 250 birds seized by police in a headline-making June drug bust.
OKC man dies after calling police to report being shot miles away
A man died in south OKC after calling police himself to report his own shooting in a fight miles away, leading to a suspect in custody for the killing.
Riversport OKC scores big hosting World Championships ahead of Olympics
OKC locals and international visitors alike came together to cheer on pro athletes and local musicians for the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.
Clara Luper Civil Rights Center celebrates long-awaited groundbreaking
Work has begun on one of the most culturally significant projects of MAPS 4 after City and community leaders broke ground on the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center.
