Rural grants to benefit Luther, Valley Brook, Harrah, Deer Creek
OK County Commissioners approved Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grants from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Monday.
As Okla faced COVID-19 spikes, state used $30M to relocate lab
Okla officials used millions in fed relief money to cover pandemic-related payroll costs, freeing up other money to move a state lab. Why?
Horn claims broad support, says Mullin is ‘corrupt, self-serving’
U.S. Senate candidate Kendra Horn claimed a broad spectrum of support while accusing her opponent Markwayne Mullin of being "corrupt."
Behenna, Calvey debate in race for Okla County District Attorney
The two candidates competing for Oklahoma County district attorney participated in a public debate Tuesday, Oct. 11.
City Council picks Boys and Girls Clubs to run MAPS 4 Youth Ctrs
Marty Peercy reports on the latest City Council meeting for the City of Oklahoma City hearing reports and taking action on agenda items.
Homicide at Plaza Inn hotel follows two others there this year
For the third time in 2022 police are reporting a death they believe to be a homicide at the Plaza Inn Motel on the south side.
Traffic death stats highlight pedestrian safety needs in OKC
The number of pedestrian deaths in traffic incidents in OKC is consistently among the very highest in traffic deaths from all causes.
Was problem hallway at OK County Jail site of sex foursome?
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Four detainees -- three male, one female -- were engaging in some sort of "detainee misconduct" in one hallway...
One dead, one in jail after domestic dispute on north side
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- From what police believe was a "domestic-related" dispute, one woman is dead and another is being held in the...
Child dies in drive-by shooting — 60th City of OKC homicide in 2022
The City of Oklahoma City now has had 60 homicides in 2022 as of the death of a child in a drive-by shooting.
Moore City Council tackles controversial zoning issue
The Moore City Council delved into a zoning issue, considered a report on two intersections, and funded finishing out new police vehicles.
There can be no half measures in Oklahoma’s Nov. 8 election
There can be no half measures in Oklahoma’s Nov. 8 election, especially concerning the future of public education in this state.
Death on south side being classified as OKC’s latest homicide
A man was already dead when officers with the OKC Police Department responded to a call in the dark morning hours on the south side Sunday.
Police shooting sends man to hospital after armed confrontation
A man is recovering in the OU Medical Center after having been shot in what police are saying was an "armed confrontation."
Old OKCPS Admin building saved from wrecking ball for now
The old admin building of OKC Public Schools was spared when the Board of Ed voted to rescind their earlier vote to demo the structure.
