Poster offering free legal services for tenants facing eviction in a hallway; no smoking sign above and people in the background.

OKC evictions have doubled in a decade

Oklahoma City’s eviction rates are double that of New York City, with more than 40% of evictions filed in Oklahoma County coming from the same 100 properties.
Caregiver in a safety vest helps a person in a red wheelchair toward a white shuttle van with a lowered ramp in a parking lot.

EMBARK driving accessibility, assistance for public transit in OKC

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With a wide range of accessibility and transport needs, EMBARK is providing specialized transit options for seniors, transitional families, and those with disabilities.
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2 more homicides under investigation; little info available

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Two more homicides have been recorded in OKC, but aside from the victims and their locations, Oklahoma City police again don’t have much information to be shared.
Tommie Johnson III

Officials go quiet as sheriff sues County Government

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The dispute over transporting detainees to and from the jail reached a boiling point with Sheriff Johnson suing the County, and officials are refusing to speak publicly.
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Lowe, Baker head to runoff for OK County Dist 1; min wage hike fails

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Jason Lowe narrowly missed an outright victory Tuesday to retain the Dist 1 County Commissioner seat as Kayla Baker eked out just enough of the vote to force a runoff.
Wall exhibit with four large portraits of diverse adults, plus a yellow CHARTER poster labeled 'Youth Council' on a pink mat, and a framed council advisory list nearby, in a museum-like setting.

Freedom Center unveils restoration with ‘Inside These Walls’ exhibition

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OKC's historic Freedom Center celebrates its restoration and the legacy of the NAACP Youth Council, led by Clara Luper, with the new exhibition "Inside These Walls."
Side of a silver sheriff patrol car with a Cleveland County badge and an Ohio-shaped decal reading 'Serving since 1889'.

Acting Cleveland Co. sheriff calls for special election, FBI review

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The acting sheriff of Cleveland County is calling for an FBI review of County records and wants a special election for a new sheriff rather than the usual appointment.
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Hamon to step away from City Council at end of term next year

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Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon announced in a social media post Wednesday that she will not seek re-election after her term ends in May of 2027.
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Pair of bodies found behind south OKC apartment; police investigating

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A pair of bodies found behind a southside OKC apartment complex are being investigated as homicides, but police currently have little information.
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Three Cities, Three Approaches: How Oklahoma’s Homeless Encampment Sweeps Played Out Differently

Oklahoma Watch looks at how homeless encampment sweeps have been handled in Norman, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City, highlighting the effect of OKC's Key to Home approach.
Panel of officials seated at a curved dais in a government hearing room, seal on the wall and large screens showing a speaker behind them, audience in foreground.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority seeks $1.5B in bonds for construction costs

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will seek approval to issue $1.5 billion in bonds to pay for construction costs on a years-long turnpike expansion and improvement project. 
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City passes budget despite resident calls for more participation

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City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a $2 billion budget for FY27 despite residents calling for more participation, with an unexpected show of support from one councilor.
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Shooting death of OKC teen ruled homicide; no arrests, little info

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A weekend shooting in northwest OKC has now been ruled a homicide after the teenage victim died in the hospital Tuesday, leaving police with no arrests and no leads.

Sports leaders join City to break ground on $121 million stadium

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City officials were joined by sports leaders and superstars Monday afternoon to finally break ground on the long-awaited MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium.

Activists sound alarm over Flock cameras; Council members prep for fight

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Residents, activists, and City Council members gathered Wednesday to discuss concerns about the Flock Safety cameras and AI network used by OKC police.