Officials go quiet as sheriff sues County Government
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.
Lowe, Baker head to runoff for OK County Dist 1; min wage hike fails
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.
Freedom Center unveils restoration with ‘Inside These Walls’ exhibition
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."
Acting Cleveland Co. sheriff calls for special election, FBI review
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.
Hamon to step away from City Council at end of term next year
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.
Pair of bodies found behind south OKC apartment; police investigating
A pair of bodies found behind a southside OKC apartment complex are being investigated as homicides, but police currently have little information.
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.
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.
City passes budget despite resident calls for more participation
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.
Shooting death of OKC teen ruled homicide; no arrests, little info
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
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
Residents, activists, and City Council members gathered Wednesday to discuss concerns about the Flock Safety cameras and AI network used by OKC police.
Shooting death rocks NW OKC apartment complex; no arrests yet
A shooting death on OKC’s northwest side late Tuesday night has so far left police with no arrests as investigators work to determine what led to the killing.
State clears homeless camp in Norman, offers no funds for those displaced
Gov. Stitt’s operation to clear homeless encampments from state land has moved to Norman, but without an offer of funding to house displaced people.
City Council’s data center exemptions raise questions of favoritism
City Council voted Tuesday to allow smaller data centers to continue applying for zoning in OKC, loosening their earlier hold, but some are raising concerns of favoritism.
