Closure of OKC restaurants upsets diners but not all owners
Not since the heydey of COVID-19 has the Oklahoma City dining scene been so volatile. Greg Elwell reached out to long-term owners for the insiders' perspective.
Unhoused youth org opens new space, expands reach in OKC
Sisu Youth Services hosted a grand opening and open house of their new campus December 6 near NW 30th and Penn as they expand services to unhoused youth in OKC.
‘Together, Together’ sculpture marks Allied Arts’ 50th anniv
A ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiled a new artwork in Oklahoma City titled “Together, Together,” a commissioned steel sculpture.
Moore City Council hears good news in fiscal year audit
The City of Moore heard about their financial audit and learned the reporting required to the EPA about the condition of the city's copper and lead pipes.
Mistakes releasing detainees from County Jail cause alarm
Two detainees were released from the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) when they should not have been over the last several days.
Federal judge considers fate of Oklahoma law on race, gender teaching
After two years of waiting, House Bill 1775 finally had its day in court. The 2021 law bans eight race and gender concepts from public school classrooms.
Uncertainty of new jail location keeps Eastside residents on edge
The location of the new Okla County Detention Center (OCDC or jail) is still up in the air because of inaction by the FAA about the use of the land.
1st day of OKC’s NW Bus Rapid Transit draws curious riders
Sunday was the first day of the new Northwest Bus Rapid Transit line opening to riders. Drivers have been practicing the route and schedule for about a month.
Backlash to new OKC arena idea raises questions about necessity
Opponents of the proposed arena question the moral soundness of asking the public to fund 95% of the project while the billionaire owners contribute only 5%.
Homeless Alliance launches permanent winter shelter in OKC
OKC's Homeless Alliance saw the realization of a long-needed and desperately important plan when they opened their new permanent winter night shelter.
Bice, Lucas, Cole vote to expel Santos from Congress
Three of Oklahoma's five members of Congress voted to expel George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, Dec. 1.
BRT Explained: How Bus Rapid Transit will change OKC streets
OKC's first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line - running from Downtown OKC to NW Expy & Meridian - is finally opening to the public on Sunday, December 3rd.
Shooting victim found dead in van on OKC’s west side
Little is known so far about a shooting on Oklahoma City's west side Monday that resulted in one person dying.
OKC woman booked for felony murder in suicide of mother
A woman has been booked for second-degree murder in the suicide of her 73-year-old mother on September 10 of this year. The death is the 68th homicide for OKC.
Okla State Chamber, Farm Bureau challenge effort to raise minimum wage
A proposed state question to raise Oklahoma’s hourly minimum wage to $15 faces its first legal challenge by the State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
