City, Thunder officials break ground on billion-dollar new arena
City officials and OKC Thunder reps held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Continental Coliseum arena, the largest public project in OKC history.
Human Rights Commission to flag racist language in OKC land docs
OKC’s Human Rights Commission is combing through century-old land and housing documents to flag discriminatory language, and asking community members for help.
Oklahoma’s housing paradox: Vacant units everywhere, affordable ones nowhere
Despite a huge of stock empty units, Oklahoma's housing crisis persists, with spiraling rent, renovation, and building costs pricing out renters and builders alike.
3 dead, including 2-year-old, in weekend shootings across northwest OKC
Multiple shootings rocked northwest OKC over the weekend, with three dead, including a 2-year-old girl, all within a 30-hour timeframe and a five-mile span.
County Commissioner Davidson resigning amid assault allegations
Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson announced his resignation Friday after a woman was granted a protective order against him following sexual assault allegations.
Docs show privacy, oversight concerns for camera system used by OKCPD
Documents released through a FOIA request appear to show little to no oversight or records for how and when police access the AI-powered Flock camera system in OKC.
Southeast OKC homicide leaves police seeking suspects
A weekend stabbing in southeast Oklahoma City has left one person dead and left police looking for suspects.
Feedback session for updated Zoning Code cut short by storms
Dozens gathered at the Belle Isle Library to provide feedback on the city's long-outdated zoning code, before being rushed to the basement during a Tornado Warning.
Oklahoma could collect $175 million annually from federal immigration enforcement agreements
Oklahoma has built one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement infrastructures in the country, potentially generating significant federal money for law enforcement.
Behind the Rankings: How WalletHub determined Oklahoma is 50th in education
With questions and anger swirling around Oklahoma's 50th-place ranking in education, Oklahoma Watch's Jennifer Palmer examines how that scored was reached.
State finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in...
OK has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for housing.
Despite cold, pro-science rally draws modest crowd to Capitol
A small crowd of pro-science advocates turned out on a cold and windy morning for the Stand Up for Science rally at the Capitol, part of a nationwide network of rallies.
Science world still ‘in limbo’ as OK drives medical, weather research
With funding and grants for science still marred by confusion and political uncertainty, science leaders are looking closely at important research in Oklahoma.
New OKC Animal Welfare Center sees progress marked with celebration
Officials, stakeholders, and members of the animal-loving community gathered Tuesday to celebrate progress for the new MAPS 4 Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center.
Trump to nominate Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS
President Trump announced that he will nominate Oklahoman Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Dept of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will be reassigned.

















