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deadCenter unveils lineup, themes for 2024 film festival

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deadCenter programmers took the Rodeo Cinema stage to announce films, themes, and more for this year's 24th annual installment of OKC's crowning film festival.
RED

RED at Oklahoma Contemporary an immersive dance production

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Loosely based on the fable Little Red Riding Hood, RED is a modernized retelling of a familiar tale. It runs through May 4 at OK Contemporary in OKC.
food

Zamzam brings crowd-pleasing Mediterranean to the metro

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Mediterranean is synonymous with delicious, which is why so many people keep coming back, says Greg Elwell in this review of ZamZam in Warr Acres, OKC metro.

Arrest warrant issued for wife of OKC man crushed by pickup

Police have an arrest warrant for an OKC woman who is accused of running over and killing her husband with a pickup truck during an argument.
music

Opolis salvages Norman Music Fest with last-minute Tomorrowfest

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Following Norman Music Festival's weather-wary cancellation, Opolis rallied artists and community for a short-notice make-up mini festival dubbed Tomorrowfest.

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ward 7

Eastside candidates lining up for OKC City Council Ward 7

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Two candidates have announced their intention to run for the Oklahoma City Ward 7 seat after Councilwoman Nikki Nice filed to run for the state Senate. 

Police know little about shooting death on OKC’s Northside

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Early in their investigation police say they don't know much except who their suspect is in a shooting death on OKC's Northside Saturday.
Stitt

Stitt calls scathing state audit a political attack, supports tourism director

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday called a recent state audit and demands for a member of his administration to resign a “frustrating” political attack.
bike lane

Major updates for BikeWalkOKC plan ready for Council’s vote

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135 pages of updates to the BikeWalkOKC plan were first presented to the Oklahoma City Council April 23. On May 7 the Council will take a vote on the updates.
weather

Events plans changing due to storms in OKC metro April 27

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Here is our list of postponements and cancellations for Saturday evening, April 27 only. We will keep this list updated throughout the evneing.
City of Bethany

Bethany City Council criticized during public workshop

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The Bethany City Council held its long-planned public workshop where councilors heard good reports but also criticism from residents who attended.
OKSDE

Woman arrested at Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting

A mother was arrested at an Okla State Board of Ed meeting Thursday after refusing to leave the room pushing for more access for people with disabilities.
film

Get weird, wild, whimsical with OKC film screenings this week

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OKC theaters are set to expand your mind and transport you back to the past with this slate of experimental film, cult classics, and throwback favorites.
oklahoma capitol

Oklahoma school chaplain bill passes House, continues to Senate

The Oklahoma House passed a bill permitting chaplains to be hired or to volunteer in public schools, but lawmakers tightened qualifications needed for the role.
Apple Store

Victory for union workers at Apple Store in Penn Square Mall

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Union workers at the Apple Store in Penn Square Mall have won a significant victory over the Apple corporation [APPL] over an unfair labor practice.
diner

Sherri’s Diner is a tasty time warp for the Southside

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If you run a diner you've got to be good at everything. Sweet and savory. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. And Sherri's Diner in southwest Oklahoma City fits the bill.
Powell Brothers

Don’t miss these performers at Festival of the Arts 2024

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If your Festival of the Arts plans consist of grabbing some food and soaking up a weekend’s worth of fantastic free concerts, these artists can’t be missed.
crime

Murder-suicide cause of 5 killed in SW OKC, say police

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The five persons found dead in their home in far western Oklahoma City Monday are believed to have died from a murder-suicide according to police.
crime scene

Children among five dead in SW OKC – investigation underway

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Five people were discovered dead by police Monday after receiving a 911 call about this situation. At least two of those five were children.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Give back for National Foster Care Awareness Month with Anna’s House Foundation

Faith-based non-profit The Anna's House Foundation offers opportunities to get involved and give back for Foster Care Awareness Month in May.

PRESS RELEASE: Ribbon cutting and open house set for MAPS 3 Senior Health & Wellness Center on South Western May 22

The community is invited to a ribbon cutting and open house for the new MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center.

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association hosts International Compost Awareness Week

The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association is thrilled to announce its hosting of International Compost Awareness Week from May 6th to May 11th.

PRESS RELEASE: OK Ethics Comm. reminds of complaint blackout period during election year

The Ethics Commission cannot accept external complaints that allege a candidate or candidate committee violated Ethics Rules until after the general election.

PRESS RELEASE: OK Pride Alliance announces PrideFest 2024 theme and info

OK Pride Alliance announces the theme for PrideFest 2024: Queer Justice: Colors of Change - a vibrant celebration in Scissortail Park.

PRESS RELEASE: New grants, partnerships aid OKC Zoo’s sustainability goals

Two new grants and a new partnership will help the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden continue to lead the way in sustainability practices.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: ‘Building this jail on the backs of children is not the answer’

In this letter to the editor, Gina Standridge argues against putting the new Oklahoma County Jail at 1901 Grand Blvd only blocks away from a Mid-Del elementary.

Let’s not have to say NEVER AGAIN – AGAIN

The new Oklahoma County jail should be located where it is legal to build. It is a legal problem that will cost the county millions of dollars if ignored.

Open Letter: Against tax-financing approach on new arena

22 Oklahoma academic economists issue an open letter arguing against using a public tax and financing approach to funding the construction of a new OKC arena.

The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law

In this guest opinion column, Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma argues that the Choctaw Nation will enforce the law.

Okla’s AG: Open records and meetings foster better government

Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond weighs in on the importance of open records and open meetings in government.