Wrecking of former OKC City courts and police station begins
The structures of the 1960s-era municipal courts and Oklahoma City Police Headquarters are now being demolished in downtown OKC.
Moore City Council Honors six-term Mayor Glenn Lewis
Glenn Lewis, long-term Mayor of the City of Moore in the south metro, received a significant honor from the Moore City Council on October 18.
City of OKC police investigate 80th 2021 homicide from weekend
The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) has logged the City of Oklahoma City's 80th homicide for 2021. The number is nearing a new high.
Dia de los Muertos celebration in downtown OKC draws thousands
Over five thousand people attended the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Scissortail Park in Downtown OKC Sunday.
Neighborhood Alliance begins push for neighbors to leave porch lights on
Volunteers canvassed parts of Lyons Park neighborhood to distribute LED light bulbs and encourage residents to leave their porch lights on.
OKC to mark 80th homicide for 2021 with flawed reporting, few insights
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- The City of Oklahoma City, like much of the country, has seen a remarkably deadly year.
With only two months...
John Marion Grant executed by State of Oklahoma
The State of Oklahoma has carried out its first execution in nearly seven years. John Marion Grant was declared dead Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.
Al Pastor and Plenty More: Trompudo’s Tacos
Steve Gill tries Trompudo's Tacos on the south side and highly recommends it. And, it's more than just tacos!
Twelve Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalists announced
The ten finalists for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year were announced Tuesday at the Oklahoma History Center.
OKC Council moves forward on urban chickens, EMSA staffing changes
On Tuesday the City Council of Oklahoma City met to discuss urban chickens, among other important pieces of business.
Backyard chickens resolution to be heard in OKC City Council Tuesday
A resolution on the OKC City Council agenda for Tuesday would, if eventually passed, allow for small domestic chicken flocks in city limits.
Petition for grand jury to remove DA David Prater moves forward
After a setback, a rarely-used citizens' petition to call a grand jury investigation of Oklahoma County DA David Prater is moving forward.
New Oklahoma County jail facility option chosen for further study
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) voted unanimously Thursday to focus on studying a new jail facility.
Congressional map ideas heard by Oklahoma House, Senate committees
Oklahoma House and Senate redistricting committee heard several public map presentations Tuesday morning at the State Capital.
City of OKC begins storm-delayed trash collection and debris removal
The City of Oklahoma City has announced that it will begin catch-up trash collection and storm debris removal on Wednesday, Oct. 20.
