OKCPS announces virtual learning again Thursday, Feb 24 due to weather
OKCPS has announced a second day of weather closure and shift to asynchronous, virtual learning for students.
Grass fire damages ten employee vehicles at westside OKC Chick-fil-A
Ten vehicles belonging to employees of a westside OKC Chick-fil-A were destroyed by a grass fire along I-40.
Commissioners extend burn ban, evaluate ten department heads
The Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County (BoCC) extended the burn ban, hired yet more expert advice, and evaluated dept heads.
Rape kit data breach blamed on OKCPD contractor’s ‘third-party software’
Free Press obtained new information Monday about the rape kit information that may have been gathered in a data breach.
OKC Police rape kit info exposed in data breach of DNA contractor
The DNA and personal information of past sexual assault victims were a part of a data breach by a contractor of the Okla City Police Dept.
Ten homicides so far in 2022 for City of OKC — here is what...
After tallying 91 homicides in 2021, The City of Oklahoma City has added ten more homicides since January 1, 2022.
City Council clears way for Human Rights Commission – updates dog ord
The City Council for Oklahoma City tackled a packed agenda including making progress on a Human Rights Comm, and passing a new dog ordinance.
Okla nonprofit used federal funds for vacations instead of victim services
Oklahoma Watch reporter Whitney Bryen uncovered a pattern of a nonprofit whose leadelrs were using money given for victims for vacations.
Road topping Lake Hefner Dam closed for repairs through March 31
The road and sidewalk that tops Lake Hefner Dam on the northwest side of OKC will be closed at least through March 31 or even later.
OK County Jail detainee death over weekend under investigation
Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) staff have announced the third detainee death of 2022 which occurred Sunday.
Lunar New Year celebration adds color, sound to OKC Asian District
Cymbals, drums and whistles energetically marked the pace of the Lion Dance celebrating the Lunar New Year in OKC's Asian District.
Fires still burn inside massive northside apartment complex on third day
Firefighters and demolition crews are now working together to end an ongoing fire threat that began as a five-alarm fire Tuesday evening.
Commissioners hire lawyers – hear from angry public about OK County Jail
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners held special meetings, mainly to address pending litigation.
Five-alarm fire consumes unfinished northside luxury apartment complex
A massive luxury apartment complex on the north side went up in flames Tuesday night from a rare five-alarm fire.
Holt wins Oklahoma City race for mayor by landslide
Incumbent Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt won re-election Tuesday with 60% of the vote, the highest turnout since 1959.
