Bend your mind on these creative and strange art films in May
If you're not in the mood for the summer season's many explosions and superhero adventures, try these thoughtfully surreal, artful movie options instead.
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.
Man shot, killed late Sunday at northwest OKC apartment
A 24-year-old man was found shot to death late Sunday at a residence in the 3100 block of North Portland Avenue, according to police.
Engage with these eclectic, electrifying new local EPs
A wave of left-of-center short-form releases has been pouring out from OKC indie, alt-rock, and electro, showcasing the more esoteric side of the local scene.
Events in OKC metro!
Palomar breaks ground on $42M justice center in Okla City
Palomar has broken ground on a $42M MAPS 4-funded justice center in OKC. The new facility will triple its space and expand services for survivors by 2027.
OKC Ballet’s SHORTS electric and fun!
OKC Ballet’s SHORTS hits the Civic Center this weekend with 3 dances—2 fan favorites and 1 world premiere set to music by OKC’s Flaming Lips!
Homelessness advocates see progress, weigh city, federal moves
OKC reports progress on slowing homelessness, but advocates warn that federal funding cuts and delays in key local solutions could stall momentum.
City Council delays ADU vote amid housing, zoning debate
The OKC City Council delayed a vote on the ADU ordinance after debate over housing access, neighborhood protections, and investor influence in core areas.
Lawsuit filed to invalidate new social studies standards
Okla parents, grandparents and teachers, backed by a former GOP attorney general, are asking a judge to strike down the state’s new social studies standards.
Mental health providers say Okla owes $150M in payments
Oklahoma mental health providers aren’t being reimbursed for some services by the state and can’t keep covering the cost, an industry advocate says.
Meditate on minds, moods, and mental health in May movies
Film may be the best art form for exploring mental health and complex emotion, so here's a range of moods and styles for Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Seven shot, two injured in Midtown OKC bar shooting
A Monday night dispute between bar patrons in the Midtown district of Oklahoma City ended with multiple people receiving gunshot wounds and others injured.
Meet the TX-based engineer helping shape the Oklahoma sound
As singular as OK's music scene is, some outside our state are helping to propel it, like Mexican-born Texan Felipe Castañeda at the legendary Sonic Ranch.
May Day Rally protests alleged union-busting in Norman
Union workers and allies rallied at Norman’s Natural Grocers on May Day, protesting alleged union-busting and calling for fair contracts and accountability.
Mental health agency warns of payroll issues in cash crunch
Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces a budget crisis, missed payroll risk, and investigations into poor budgeting and spending practices.
Heads up, Oklahoma voters! Some asked to confirm address
Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. Watch your mail!
OKC crime intervention orgs in crisis after grants canceled
Clients of Okla City nonprofits focused on crime, victim aid, and reintegration face unanswered calls after sudden cuts to federal grants funding the groups.
Walgreens selects Oklahoma to join pharmacy training program
Okla has been selected to participate in a new online educational program at Walgreens that will financially assist team members in achieving a PharmD degree.
