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‘Common Enemy’ a half-cocked shot at toxic factory farms

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OK-produced doc “Common Enemy” examines the lives, both human and animal, affected by the state’s corporate factory farm industry, but leaves out some key info.
food

Food, not drinks, is the true focus at Soda Pops in OKC

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Diner food is a delight. Everything on the menu in Soda Pops is done the old-school way: simply, direct, and delicious, says Greg Elwell who has this review.
Hispanic Day Rally

Hispanic Day rally opposes new law — ‘No somos criminales’

Hispanic Culture Day at the Okla Capitol saw Latinos and supporters gathered outside of the Capitol to challenge a new state law that criminalizes immigrants.
Oklahoma Capitol

Hispanic advocates plan rally at Oklahoma Capitol to voice frustration about new immigration law

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Organizers of the annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the Capitol have changed the format following the signing of a controversial immigration law.

Metro police chiefs raise concerns about new Oklahoma law

Chiefs of Police of Oklahoma metro areas issued a statement Tuesday cautioning about the possible problems with a new law that will take effect July 1.

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music

J + The Bishops burst back to life with late unexpected buzz

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Long dormant soul-rockers J + The Bishops unexpectedly struck gold when a major influencer shared their song on Tik Tok. Now they’re returning to ride the wave.
Real Estate

Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis

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Without housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning.
accessory dwelling unit

City of OKC weighs lifting long-term ban on backyard rentals

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As the housing crisis continues and demand for small inner-city housing skyrockets, many are realizing the potential benefits of ADUs as a possible solution.
education

Dr. Jamie Polk named next Supt of Okla City Public Schools

Dr. Jamie Polk, 33-year veteran education leader and leader in Oklahoma City Public Schools since 2019 has been selected as the next Superintendent of Schools.
City of Bethany

All Bethany City Workshop ideas missing from Council agenda

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Bethany City Council members seemed surprised Tuesday that none of the proposals discussed in the recent Bethany City workshop made it to the Council meeting.
ballet

OKC Ballet’s SHORTS — 3 iconic dances in 1 show at Civic Center

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Oklahoma City Ballet Company’s spring production, “SHORTS,” at the Civic Center Music Hall provides three dances in one show bound to impress.
union

Natural Grocers workers in Norman win union election

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Workers at Natural Grocers in Norman won their union election on May 9th in a close call vote. Next is bargaining with the company for a contract.

Unhinged creativity reigns in May movie screenings in OKC

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Every so often, we get a heartening little explosion of true, auteurist creativity across all levels of cinema at once says Brett Fieldcamp. May is one of them.
Natural Grocers

Workers at Natural Grocers in Norman push for union – Updated

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Workers at the Natural Grocers location in Norman picketed the store over the weekend along with community and organizational allies.
police

Police shoot, kill armed suspect in Northside confrontation

A lieutenant with Okla City Police Dept is on routine administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed suspect while investigating a domestic dispute.
music

It’s raining concerts as music storms OKC stages in May

May is stacked with great shows hitting stages all over town, with the city’s massive wide range of music styles and scenes practically all represented.
pho

Pho 54 in OKC Is More Than Just Great Pho

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Greg Elwell tries Pho 54 and finds it to be a standout among many other good pho shops which have now expanded far beyond the Asian District.
oklahoma capitol

Childhood marriage ban sinks bill to increase age of sexual consent in Oklahoma House

An effort to raise Oklahoma’s age of sexual consent appears dead for the session after lawmakers tried to take it a step further by also banning most childhood marriages.
weather, tornado

Tips on making it through Oklahoma tornados and recovering

Especially if you have not lived in Oklahoma for long or even Oklahoma City for long, here are some tips on how to survive and recover from a tornado.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Senior Fraud complaint form available on Attorney General’s Office website

Suspected incidents of fraud aimed at older Oklahomans can now be easily reported to the Office of the Attorney General via an online complaint form.

PRESS RELEASE: OKCPS announces details of Summer Meal Service

OKCPS School Nutrition Services will provide meals for children aged 1-18 beginning Monday, June 3 and ending June 28

PRESS RELEASE: City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 18

Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 18 brings the opportunity for OKC residents to clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris.

PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Drummond, OG&E partner to warn customers about solar scams

Attorney General Gentner Drummond and OG&E are partnering to warn Oklahomans about scams involving solar energy equipment and services.

PRESS RELEASE: The Flaming Lips announce pair of free concerts at Zoo Amphitheater

The Flaming Lips will play a two-night concert series at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre to celebrate their 40th anniversary on August 30th and 31st.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC spraygrounds, family aquatic centers set to open Memorial Day weekend

OKC Parks officially opens its 16 spraygrounds, two family aquatic centers and community pool on Saturday, May 25.

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.