OKC NW Bus Rapid Transit line to start service Dec 4
With a Dec. 4 launch date stated for the "RAPID" NW Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, EMBARK officials are in the final months of preparing equipment and drivers.
OKC Human Rights Commission fills 1st year with education, prep
The OKC Human Rights Commission has spent its first year back in action organizing education events and developing the protocols for submitting complaints and addressing violations.
Oklahoma State Fair 2023 begins its 10-day run!
The Oklahoma State Fair is in full swing with its theme of “Place to be in ‘23" with food, rides, entertainment, and every fair favorite.
Music legend Wanda Jackson honored with permanent portrait at State Capitol
All eyes were on Wanda Jackson - perfectly on-brand with a shiny gold-fringe jacket and hair teased tall - and on the official portrait painted by Tracy Harris.
One killed after block party goes bad in OKC
One person was shot and killed late Sunday evening during an argument at a block party in OKC.
OK County Jail fight — one sent to hospital
One detainee of the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) is recovering from injuries sustained during a fight.
One dead after car-to-car shootout in Oklahoma City
A shootout between people in two cars resulted in one person dying at a local hospital early Sunday.
80+ staff left Walters’ Okla Dept of Ed in 8 mths, records show
About 86 employees have left the Oklahoma State Department of Education since Ryan Walters took office as state superintendent in January, records show.
City preps phase 2 of BikeWalkOKC plan, hears public’s ideas
The City of OKC has made so much progress on the BikeWalkOKC plan they developed a 137-page update and want to gather as much input as possible.
Moore City Council weighs in on future infrastructure dev
The City of Moore City Council discussed a massive update to their standards and specifications for projects.
Oklahoma County Jail flunks surprise July health inspection
The Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail has failed another Oklahoma Department of Health (ODH) inspection.
Bethany City Council considers costs of July 4th Freedom Fest
The Bethany City Council considered saving the city some financial stress and kept tabs on city projects, some to repair emergency damages.
Commissioners remove ‘free’ NE property from new jail list
A controversial property at Kelley and Britton Road offered to the county for "free" was taken out of consideration for a new Oklahoma County Jail site Tuesday.
Oklahoma one of worst states for workers according to study
Oklahoma City Free Press
Bikes, books, music, mutts for Labor Day Weekend in OKC
Oklahoma City Free Press
