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Crime

Suspect booked for murder in Southside death from assault

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Police have released the name of the victim and the arrested suspect in a death from assault on the Southside.
music

Musician Santiago Ramones to host Plaza show for citizenship

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Art-rocker Santiago Ramones is hosting an upcoming show in The Plaza to raise funds to complete his citizenship journey and bring awareness to immigrant causes.

Victim identified in Southside shooting death

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A woman who was discovered dead from apparent gunshot wounds near the drive-through of a Southside pharmacy July 18 has now been identified.
Cheatle

Secret Service director resigns after lawmakers’ criticism

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The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned Tuesday after security failures allowed an attempted assassination of former President Trump. 
film

Fearless foreign films are flooding into OKC theaters

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Alongside the summer's big-budget bombast, OKC theaters are rolling out some creative foreign features that take you inside hearts and minds around the globe.

NEWS!

federal courthouse

Edmond doctor convicted of stealing controlled substances from hospital

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JOHN NEDZA, 35, of Edmond, has been convicted of 18 counts of obtaining controlled substances by deceit or subterfuge by a federal jury.
food

Mizu Ramen Sushi is Japanese cuisine for all seasons

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No matter the weather outside, the Mizu Ramen Sushi menu is pleasing palates all year long.

One booked for murder in death of Southside OKC man

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One man is dead after a shooting in a Southside OKC residence Sunday. It is homicide #49 for the City of Okla City in 2024.
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Okla politicians react to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris

President Joe Biden, announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
pollinator gardens

How to plant for pollinators without running afoul of regs

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City officials and environmental outreach leaders offer tips for planting pollinator-friendly gardens while navigating OKC’s tall grass and weeds ordinance.
petition

SQ 832 $15 min wage petition gets 2X needed signatures

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Workers for the Raise the Wage campaign turned in their petition signatures to the Oklahoma Secretary of State Monday. 
police

Police seek identity of woman found dead in Southside OKC

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A woman was discovered dead from apparent gunshot wounds near the drive-through of a Southside pharmacy Thursday.
crime scene

Father booked for murder in death of 10-month-old son

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An OKC man has been booked into the Oklahoma County Jail for the murder of his 10-month-old infant son.
crime

15-year-old booked in shooting death of 13-year-old

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A juvenile has died from a shooting in what police believe was the mishandling of a firearm by another juvenile.
film

Review – ‘Twisters’ an insult to science, people of Oklahoma

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One of the biggest film productions OK has ever seen, blockbuster "Twisters" rains down moronic psuedo-science on top of a bland, ultra-predictable story.
Oklahoma County Jail

Four booked for murder in July 10 death of NW OKC man

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Four people have been booked for murder in the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex in NW OKC July 10.
music

Lord Buffalo bring new album of dark intensity to Blue Note

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Dark, epic rockers Lord Buffalo - with members split between Austin and OKC - are set to bring the power of new album "Holus Bolus" to Blue Note this weekend.
Vance

Trump picks former critic Senator J.D. Vance as running mate

Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Trump chose Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate.
crime

Man shot to death in far west Okla City — suspect arrested

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A man was shot to death in far western Oklahoma City and a suspect has been arrested and booked on a First-Degree Murder complaint.

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo hosting events for Asian Elephant Awareness Month, World Elephant Day

The OKC Zoo announces family fun happenings for Asian Elephant Awareness Day and World Elephant Month in August.

PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation opposes hydropower project

The Choctaw Nation of OK Tribal Council is opposing a hydropower project proposed by the Southeast Oklahoma Power Corp.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC seeks bids to revitalize Draper Boathouse and Marina

The OKC Utilities Department is searching for a new operator to revitalize the Lake Draper Boathouse and Marina.

PRESS RELEASE: Cherokee Film’s ‘OsiyoTV’ earns a record seven Emmys

The Heartland Regional Emmy Awards recognized Cherokee Film’s “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” with seven awards.

PRESS RELEASE: OK teachers turn to GoFundMe and community for help supplying their classrooms

Here are some Oklahoma teachers and community members seeking help through GoFundMe to provide for students this year.

PRESS RELEASE: Travelers can now enroll in TSA PreCheck at Will Rogers World Airport through CLEAR

OKC travelers can now enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA PreCheck with CLEAR onsite at Will Rogers World Airport.

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.