Ripe for development: Edmond’s former city hall, court, downtown land
EDMOND − With most city services now operating from the it-still-smells-new City Center Complex, Edmond finds itself in the real estate business. Vacated city-owned buildings will be for sale, or for lease, or headed for public-private development partnerships. Or, they could be knocked down, which is likely because...
OKC Boxcar: Express Kid Rocks Tote In Remington Springboard Mile Upset
At 34-1, Cal-bred Express Kid outran his odds in the Springboard Mile to close out Remington Park's Thoroughbred meet and in the process the colt took home 10 Kentucky Derby points on Saturday evening. The $2,000 buy out of the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fall Mixed sale broke his maiden...
Nice weekend, much less wind on Sunday. Statewide record highs Christmas day.
Expect a midday cold front on Saturday. Winds will snap into the North and gust, but with sunshine OKC will still see 65 degrees! Cooling off some for Saturday evening. Much less wind on Sunday with cool temperatures. Statewide record highs on Christmas Day with the warmth building in strongly beginning Tuesday....
Oklahoma City Hate Crime Case Ends in Plea Deal
An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with a 2023 hate crime attack. Court records show 28-year-old Braden Birdsong admitted responsibility for a racially motivated assault outside a local restaurant. Prosecutors say Birdsong...
Inasmuch Foundation awards grants totaling nearly $5.8 million
The Inasmuch Foundation in Oklahoma City has announced fall 2025 grants totaling $5.79 million in support of 43 organizations working to advance community enhancement, education, and human services across the city as well as journalism organizations around the country. Together, the education and human services...
Top 5 Flavor of Oklahoma features of 2025
From national recognition to backyard dreams turned brick-and-mortar success, News 9’s Flavor of Oklahoma segments in 2025 highlighted the people and stories shaping the state’s growing food scene. These five stood out to our audience for their creativity, culture, and connection to Oklahoma. 1. Bar Sen earns New...
First Americans Museum celebrates annual Winter Solstice Weekend
The First Americans Museum (FAM) is inviting the community to come out for a night of fun at its annual Winter Solstice Weekend, honoring the solstice's cultural significance across many native nations. The museum hosted its first night of the annual event Saturday, celebrating the shortest day and longest night...
Yukon buys 36-foot mobile command unit
Yukon will spend more than $800,000 to acquire a 36-foot-long mobile command vehicle. This will be paid with funds from the City of Yukon’s Public Employees Sales Tax (PEST) account. Vehicle purchase price is $731,786 plus $81,794 in interest (at 4.25%) paid over five years with graphics costing another...
Drummond opposes clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson in 2006 killings
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond has formally requested that the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board deny clemency for convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, who was sentenced to death for the 2006 drive-by murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones. In the clemency packet filed Friday,...
Tens of thousands pack Norman as OU falls in historic home playoff game
Tens of thousands of fans came to Norman Friday to watch OU compete in a historic Playoff game. Arbuckle spoke with the media following the Sooners 34-24 loss to Alabama. The OU quarterback answered questions following the 34-24 loss to Alabama. 3 hours ago. Watch News 9 at 6 p.m....
