Midwest City is cleared by judge to acquire Heritage Park Mall
Midwest City is likely to gain control of the blighted Heritage Park Mall within the next few weeks following a pair of recent court rulings issued against owner Ahmad Bahreini. Bahreini’s attempt to stop the city from using eminent domain to acquire the property was rejected by U.S. Judge Joe Heaton in December and...
OKC woman to receive $165k in settlement after officer hit car running a red...
The Oklahoma City Council has approved a $165,000 settlement with a woman who says her vehicle was hit by an Oklahoma City police car going 30 mph over the posted speed limit in 2024. The council vote Tuesday, Jan. 13, was unanimous. Kimberly Stafford said that on Aug. 3, 2024, she was attempting to make a left turn...
Oklahoma County, OK – Animal Neglect Case: Deputies Rescue Dogs Left in Yard
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oklahoma County, OK – Deputies with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office rescued a mother dog and two puppies that had allegedly been abandoned by their owner following an eviction on Ontario Way, according...
Midwest City Police looking for 2 men in store theft
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Midwest City Police Department detectives would like to speak with the above-pictured men regarding a theft from a local retail store which occurred on Dec. 28. If you can identify them, call 405-739-1328 and reference case number 25-07365.
Why Mesero OKC Restaurant’s Custom Ceiling is Making a Statement
Oklahoma City is undergoing a major transformation. This once sleepy city is quickly becoming a bustling metropolis fueled by ambitious development projects, a thriving food scene, and a renewed investment in public spaces. Take the OAK OKC open-air district, for example. This newly launched community center is...
Oklahoma County Jail may return to sheriff amid overcrowding, death concerns
The Oklahoma County Detention Center, plagued by poor conditions, overcrowding, understaffing, and a high inmate death rate, could soon see a change in management. District 1 Commissioner Jason Lowe is advocating for the Oklahoma County Sheriff to take control of the facility, which has been under the oversight of...
Police investigating shooting in South Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Police are investigating a shooting in South Oklahoma City Tuesday morning. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a gas station near SW 74th St. and Walker Ave. after receiving a report of someone being shot. Upon arrival, they learned an argument between two...
Investigation underway after body found at scene of SW Oklahoma City fire
OKLAHOMA CITY - Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire Wednesday morning in southwest Oklahoma City, according to authorities. The Oklahoma City Fire Department says firefighters were called at around 5 a.m. to the scene near Southwest 44th Street and South Douglas Avenue. After arriving at the...
‘I’m not a monster:’ Oklahoma Death Row inmate denied Clemency; family of victim speaks...
I’m not a monster:' Oklahoma Death Row inmate denied Clemency; family of victim speaks out. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied a recommendation for clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson, clearing the way for his execution. Simpson was convicted in a 2006 drive-by shooting that killed two men in...
The Low-Key Oklahoma Restaurant Locals Refuse to Tag Online
Oklahoma City holds secrets that only the locals know about, and Florence’s Restaurant sits quietly at the top of that list. Tucked into a neighborhood on the northeast side, this soul food landmark has been feeding generations without shouting for attention or chasing social media fame. The kind of...
