deadCenter preps for 25th annual film festival, biggest ever
deadCenter Film Festival turns 25 with 200 films, Oscar-qualifying shorts, and a citywide celebration of Oklahoma talent June 11–15!
OK Supreme Court upholds surprise jail health inspections
The Oklahoma State Supreme Court issued an opinion supporting surprise state health inspections of the Okla County Jail, opposed by the jail trust.
Oklahoma parents look to opt out of new religious social studies content
Frustrated with “ideologically charged” content, Oklahoma parents are using opt-out rights to reject new standards on the Bible and 2020 election in schools.
Paseo Arts Festival opens with art, music and family fun
The 48th annual Paseo Arts Festival kicked off over Memorial Day weekend, offering a mix of juried art, live music, local food, and art activities.
OKC Parks offers wet, watery summer fun options for less
Cool off for less this summer! OKC Parks’ aquatic centers, spraygrounds, and pools offer fun, affordable ways to beat the heat across the city this Saturday.
U.S. Supreme Court deadlocks on tax-funded religious schools
A 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court tie leaves in place Oklahoma’s rejection of a Catholic charter school, halting the nation’s first attempt at a religious public school.
Petition restriction bill passes, heads to Oklahoma governor
A bill strictly limiting voters in Oklahoma’s two largest cities from petitioning the ballot is headed to Gov. Stitt, raising concerns about voter suppression.
OKC man gets 51 months for illegal ammo possession
Alex Hardimon, Okla City, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing ammo following prior felony convictions.
Okla education chief: Don’t boost funding, cut taxes instead
Oklahoma State Supt. Ryan Walters held a news conference at the Capitol insisting that the Legislature not increase funding for schools but to cut taxes.
Stitt vetoes bill that would have slowed eviction process
A bill to slow Oklahoma evictions and give tenants five more days passed both Houses of the Okla Legislature—then Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed it.
Mental health crisis response launches within OKC Fire Dept
Oklahoma City has launched a new unarmed crisis response unit for mental health and overdose calls, offering care-focused help through 911 without police.
Man found shot dead in vehicle at abandoned SW OKC complex
Robert Allen Agu, 40, was found shot to death in a vehicle at an abandoned SW OKC complex Tuesday. Police believe it’s a homicide. No arrests have been made.
Police investigate man found dead at carwash as homicide
A man was found dead at a NW OKC carwash earlier in May. Police believe it to be as a homicide. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Okla County Jail detainee dies; investigation underway
The Oklahoma County Jail announced another detainee death late Monday evening. An investigation is underway.
Man found dead near tracks in south OKC; homicide suspected
A man was found dead early Monday near railroad tracks on Oklahoma City's south side. It is being investigated as a homicide.
