Oklahoma Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic Charter Schools
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's audit of Epic Charter Schools found no misappropriation of funds. After a months-long audit, OSCBS voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools' finances. The audit found no misappropriation of funds or willful...
Oklahoma City Announces Closures and Service Adjustments for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Oklahoma City has announced a series of closures and service changes affecting city offices and utilities for Monday, January 19. According to officials mentioned on the City of Oklahoma page, regular trash and recycling pick-up will be postponed until...
In rare move, Oklahoma charter school ordered to close at end of school year
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state board governing charter schools has decided it’s seen enough from Proud To Partner Leadership Academy and voted Monday to “pull the plug” on the school. The Statewide Charter School Board made the rare decision to issue a notice of termination to the charter high school in southwest Oklahoma...
Death row inmate returns to Oklahoma to face execution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Death row inmate William Lewis Reece has been returned to Oklahoma to face execution for the 1997 murder of 19-year-old Tiffany Johnston. In July 1997, Johnston’s body was found in a remote location west of Yukon after she’d been abducted from a car wash in Bethany.
Oklahoma City offers warrant amnesty for old municipal tickets
The city's 2026 initiative allows people with overdue municipal tickets issued on or before Dec. 31, 2022 to resolve their cases without late fees or the risk of jail time. "This initiative is a great opportunity for anyone looking to clear municipal tickets and start the new year on a positive note," Court...
Oklahoma City Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Pawn Shop Robbery Near...
A brazen robbery has stirred the community near NW 23rd and Penn in Oklahoma City, where a suspect remains at large after targeting a local pawn shop. The Oklahoma City Police Department took to social media to appeal for the public's assistance, sharing details of the crime that occurred recently. The suspect,...
Want tickets to OKC Olympics events? Here’s how to start the process
As Oklahoma City prepares to host events for the 2028 Olympic Games, OKC residents are gearing up to cheer for the Olympians who visit their city. For people who hope to attend the Games, the monthslong process for getting tickets starts this week.
Oklahomans Can Register For Olympic Tickets Starting Jan. 14
From canoe slalom to softball, Oklahoma City is primed for Olympic action. Ticket registration is set to open this month.
Construction on NW 23rd Street project in Oklahoma City to begin on Jan. 12
A long-planned, $9.3 million streetscape project along the Route 66 alignment of NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City is set to begin on Jan. 12. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that construction in the area will last about 18 months, but the street won’t be closed entirely. Business owners and...
Downtown OKC hotel security guard killed in shooting; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after an early morning shooting at a downtown Oklahoma City hotel left one employee dead and another injured. Around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to the shooting at a hotel near Sheridan and Broadway avenues. Spokespeople for the police would not...
