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Teen stabbed to death during sibling fight in OKC

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Immanuel Taylor, 13, died after a stabbing in southeastern Oklahoma City. Police believe it occurred during a fight with his sibling. The investigation begins.
OKC City Hall

‘NO KINGS’ Okla City march and rally Saturday — what to know

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‘No Kings OKC’ march and rally set for Saturday, June 14. Starts 9 a.m. at OKC Blvd. & Hudson, ends at City Hall Park. Here’s what to know: #NoKingsOKC
Epic

Uncertainty at Epic Charter Schools after cuts, resignations

Families and educators at Epic Charter School face a summer of uncertainty as the charter school system downsizes its staff, facilities and course offerings.

Timmons takes House District 97 in decisive win

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Aletia Timmons wins the House District 97 Dem primary for eastern OKC and Okla County in a special election June 10. No others filed so Timmons takes the seat.
police

Police still investigating 2021 homicide, ask for tips

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Four years after Larry McDowell was killed in a 2021 OKC shooting, police say the case is still active and ask for tips. “This is not a cold case.”
Capiol View

Poverty rate persists as Oklahoma lawmakers debate the fix

Oklahoma faces a worsening cycle of poverty amid population growth, stagnant wages, and political divides over how best to solve the deepening crisis.
food

Okla inks $74 million deal to privatize prison food service

Oklahoma DOC will spend $74M outsourcing prison food to Trinity Services Group, despite past complaints in other states. 2 hot meals, cold lunches are planned.
Boys and Girls Club

Boys & Girls Club in OKC gets makeover from NBA, Emirates

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OKC’s Boys & Girls Club unveiled its new Wonder Room—an NBA Cares and Emirates project—just in time for the Finals, blending fun, tech, and inspiration.
crime

Man shot, killed while riding bicycle in south OKC

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A man was shot and killed while riding his bike in south OKC early Monday. It marks the city’s 29th homicide of 2025. No arrests have been made.
United States Capitol

Trump-backed tax, spending bill adds $2.4T to deficit: CBO

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The CBO says the GOP-backed tax and spending bill would add $2.4T to the deficit and cause 10.9M to lose health coverage by 2034 if enacted as written.
crime

Man’s death ruled homicide after nursing home altercation

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An 80-year-old man’s death has been ruled a homicide after an altercation at a south OKC nursing home. The Okla County DA will decide if charges are filed.
campaign

Get to know the candidates for House District 97

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Two Democrats—JeKia Harrison and Aletia Timmons—are vying for the HD-97 seat in NE OKC. The June 10 primary winner secures the seat.
Crime

Three jailed in connection with OKC Midtown shooting in May

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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a May 5 shooting near NW 10th and Hudson in Midtown OKC. All face multiple felony charges.
police

Police shooting claims one life in SE Oklahoma City

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An early morning arrest warrant attempt in SE OKC ended in an armed confrontation in which police shot and killed a man. An investigation is underway.
crime

Man killed by bullet passing through wall; woman arrested

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A man was killed late Friday after a bullet fired from a neighbor’s home came through a wall. Police arrested a woman on a second-degree murder complaint.