Timmons takes House District 97 in decisive win
Aletia Timmons wins the House District 97 Dem primary for eastern OKC and Okla County in a special election June 10. No others filed so Timmons takes the seat.
Police still investigating 2021 homicide, ask for tips
Four years after Larry McDowell was killed in a 2021 OKC shooting, police say the case is still active and ask for tips. “This is not a cold case.”
Poverty rate persists as Oklahoma lawmakers debate the fix
Oklahoma faces a worsening cycle of poverty amid population growth, stagnant wages, and political divides over how best to solve the deepening crisis.
Okla inks $74 million deal to privatize prison food service
Oklahoma DOC will spend $74M outsourcing prison food to Trinity Services Group, despite past complaints in other states. 2 hot meals, cold lunches are planned.
Boys & Girls Club in OKC gets makeover from NBA, Emirates
OKC’s Boys & Girls Club unveiled its new Wonder Room—an NBA Cares and Emirates project—just in time for the Finals, blending fun, tech, and inspiration.
Man shot, killed while riding bicycle in south OKC
A man was shot and killed while riding his bike in south OKC early Monday. It marks the city’s 29th homicide of 2025. No arrests have been made.
Trump-backed tax, spending bill adds $2.4T to deficit: CBO
The CBO says the GOP-backed tax and spending bill would add $2.4T to the deficit and cause 10.9M to lose health coverage by 2034 if enacted as written.
Man’s death ruled homicide after nursing home altercation
An 80-year-old man’s death has been ruled a homicide after an altercation at a south OKC nursing home. The Okla County DA will decide if charges are filed.
Get to know the candidates for House District 97
Two Democrats—JeKia Harrison and Aletia Timmons—are vying for the HD-97 seat in NE OKC. The June 10 primary winner secures the seat.
Three jailed in connection with OKC Midtown shooting in May
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a May 5 shooting near NW 10th and Hudson in Midtown OKC. All face multiple felony charges.
Police shooting claims one life in SE Oklahoma City
An early morning arrest warrant attempt in SE OKC ended in an armed confrontation in which police shot and killed a man. An investigation is underway.
Man killed by bullet passing through wall; woman arrested
A man was killed late Friday after a bullet fired from a neighbor’s home came through a wall. Police arrested a woman on a second-degree murder complaint.
Lawmakers fire Okla mental health commissioner against governor’s wishes
Oklahoma lawmakers voted to remove Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen, citing lost confidence amid financial turmoil. Gov. Stitt called it political.
Oklahoma enacts fines, fees reform — tougher sentencing laws
New Oklahoma laws cut some court fees, boost rural mental health funding, and toughen sentences for DUI, shootings, and other serious crimes.
Man charged with murder after girlfriend fatally shot
A OKC man has been arraigned on a second-degree murder charge after his girlfriend died from a gunshot wound earlier in May.
