OKCPS Board of Ed sets nearly $1 billion bond election for Nov. 8
OKCPS Board of Ed voted to submit a historic, sweeping district wide bond package to a public vote November 8, 2022.
Super PACS spending big on Okla GOP U.S. House, Senate races
Super PACs, some backed by dark money, are injecting millions of dollars into Oklahoma’s competitive U.S. House and Senate races this year.
Starbucks’s abortion promises for workers are PR stunts. We want a union contract.
Alisha Humphrey is a barista at the 63rd and Grand Starbucks in OKC and argues a contract with Starbucks as the only way to insure benefits.
Sunrise on new OKCPS school year — kids, parents eager to start
Thursday, August 11, Oklahoma City Public Schools launched the new school year. Free Press was there at Monroe Elementary in NW OKC.
Bricktown update: A local’s guide to an ever-evolving OKC hotspot
Bricktown has always been an evolutionary place and continues to be today. Here's a local's guide to what's new.
More Jail visits with detainees in future for Citizens Advisory Board
After productive visits with detainees in the Oklahoma County Jail recently, members of the Jail Trust's Citizens Advisory Board plan more.
Father, his three young children dead in apparent murder-suicide
A father of three is believed to have shot three of his children to death and then turned the gun on himself.
State sues ClassWallet over handling of student COVID relief program
Even thought state Sec of Ed Ryan Walters gave blanket approval for any items in ClassWallet's platform, the state is still suing the company.
Driver charged with murder in death of Edmond motorcycle officer
Okla County DA David Prater filed a murder charge against a driver in the death of an on-duty Edmond Police Dept. motorcycle officer July 19.
New options for food and drink all around OKC’s unique districts
There are some cool, new restaurant offerings in Oklahoma City that cover a range of affordable food and experiences.
Voters approved criminal justice reforms that legislators did not fund
So far, state legislators have not funded the criminal justice reforms voters called for in a 2016 state question passed.
OKC City Council approves grants for youth homelessness services
The City Council for the City of Okla City took action on grants for youth homelessness and heard conflicting comments about roofing.
One dead, one wounded in southside shooting
Oklahoma City's 45 homicide of 2022 occurred on the south side Monday, August 1. There are no suspects or arrests so far.
Jail Trust draws strong comments about OK County jail problems
Monday, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust met to move to the next phase after the jail bond vote passed in June.
OK County Jail death no. 12 — detainee found ‘unresponsive’ in cell
The Oklahoma Count Detention Center or Jail saw its 12th detainee death of the year Saturday night. The cause of death is not yet known.
