Food crisis looms as Oklahoma leaders urge special session
More than 680,000 Oklahomans could lose food assistance Saturday, Nov. 1. Leaders are urging a special session, but the state has yet to commit emergency funds.
Rising home insurance costs stir backlash in Oklahoma
Oklahoma homeowners face surging insurance costs, sparking public frustration and prompting lawmakers to consider new consumer protections in 2026.
‘Howdy’ mural brings Okla welcome to OKC Convention Center
🎨 A bold “Howdy” now greets visitors at the OKC Convention Center — Nick Bayer’s mural celebrates Oklahoma’s icons, history and Route 66 heritage.
Public shut out of police information by City of Okla City
A new policy lets the City of Oklahoma City police block access to routine incident reports, raising alarms about transparency and public accountability.
Special screening of doc ‘Bad Press’ to support press freedom
A special screening of award-winning documentary “Bad Press” on Nov 6th will raise funds and support for journalistic freedom at a time when it’s needed most.
DA charges EMBARK driver after bus runs over pedestrian
A city bus driver has been charged with negligent homicide after a September incident in which a city bus ran over a pedestrian in northwest Oklahoma City.
SNAP aid may end soon for 500,000 in Oklahoma
SNAP benefits for 680K+ Oklahomans could end Nov. 1 if the federal shutdown continues, raising hunger fears and uncertainty across the state.
Winter Shelter preps to open for OKC’s homeless population
The Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance opens its winter shelter November 1, offering refuge and essential services through March, 2026.
Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in OKC at City Hall
Thousands rallied Saturday at OKC City Hall for the “No Kings” protest, calling for democracy, accountability, and change at the highest levels of government.
Father arrested after infant daughter dies in south OKC
A 4-month-old girl has died, and her father is in jail facing a first-degree murder complaint. Okla City police believe the child was in his care at the time.
OKC bond election: Landslide votes for all 11 propositions
Residents of the City of Oklahoma City turned in strong votes for all projects in the 2025 General Obligation Bond package that totals $2.7 billion.
Eviction crisis tied to low wages, housing shortage
Nearly half of Oklahoma households struggled to afford basics in 2023. A new report links the state’s eviction crisis to low wages and a lack of housing.
Metro Library picks first poet laureate: Hallie Waugh
Hallie Waugh is Metro Library’s first poet laureate—and she’s on a mission to make poetry accessible to everyone in Oklahoma County. #PoetryForAll #OKC
Okla Gov. Stitt: Trump’s Guard plan defies states’ rights
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines.
OKC 2025 bond election: What to know; when to vote
What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote.
