Republicans in Oklahoma Legislature look to tighten state question laws
Several Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to add hurdles for citizen-led groups to pass the type of state questions.
Retirement community fire requires 3-alarm response from OKCFD
A stove top fire at a retirement community in midtown resulted in residents being removed for a time because of smoke.
Oklahoma County Jail detainee death early Saturday under investigation
Another detainee has died in the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail. Officials believe he died by suicide.
OKC homicide #11 suspect dies in crash after police find woman dead
The suspect in a murder in Oklahoma City died in a car crash soon after Oklahoma City Police discovered the body of a 28-year-old woman.
City of Moore makes progress on redistricting wards, puts bonds to work
The City of Moore moved big projects forward in February that will have a lasting impact on residents of the city.
Oklahoma Deems Billions In Fed Covid Relief Fund Applications A Secret
Billions in requests for federal money from both state agencies and the private sector are being kept secret by Oklahoma’s purchasing agency.
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.
