OKC police chase ends with arrest of two teens after ramming an officer’s car...
Authorities say two teens were arrested after a police chase ended in SW OKC Sunday night. Starting close to 6:50 p.m., Oklahoma City police say the chase began near Scissortail Park, with officers making tactical maneuvers to try and stop the teens from evading police. After the second try, the...
These Famous Oklahoma Crab Cakes Turn Dinner Into a Destination
When you think of Oklahoma City, crab cakes might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Rococo on Western is here to change that. This upscale American restaurant has built a reputation for serving some of the most incredible crab cakes in the state, drawing seafood lovers from all corners of Oklahoma and...
This Oklahoma Lavender Farm Feels Like a Slice of Heaven in Full Bloom This...
I discovered something magical tucked away in the rolling countryside south of Oklahoma City, and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Lakeview Lavender Farm sits on a peaceful stretch of land near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, where rows upon rows of purple blooms transform the landscape into something that looks like it...
Oklahoma mental health agency finalizes purchase of new behavioral health campus
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health finalized the purchase of a vacant hospital in Oklahoma City to serve as the state’s largest psychiatric facility for people with severe mental illness last week.
Oklahoma’s Thrift Store Where Every Find Feels Like a Blessing
I walked into Holy Thrift in Oklahoma City expecting racks of old clothes and dusty shelves. What I found instead was a vintage treasure chest that made my heart skip a beat with every turn. This isn’t your grandmother’s thrift store where everything smells like mothballs and regret. Holy Thrift...
Oklahoma City expands mental health crisis response with new grant
The Oklahoma City Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program recently received a grant for $572,697 through the Opioid Abatement Grant, a program of the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board (OAB). The grant will be distributed throughout a three-year period for the purpose of promoting and protecting the...
Rooftop Blaze At Penn Square Mall Sends Texas De Brazil Diners Fleeing
Last night at Penn Square Mall got a little too fiery for comfort when flames and heavy smoke started pouring from the roof above the Texas de Brazil steakhouse, forcing the restaurant and nearby areas to clear out in a hurry. Multiple Oklahoma City Fire Department units rolled up on...
Oklahoma’s Oldest Bar Pulls Crowds With Its Legendary Fried Chicken and History
Tucked away in the small town of Okarche, Oklahoma, sits a place that’s been serving cold drinks and hot food since 1896. Eischen’s Bar holds the title of Oklahoma’s oldest bar, and it’s not just history that keeps people coming back. The real star of the...
Oklahoma AG Drummond Proclaims Justice Served with Execution of Convicted Murderer Kendrick Simpson
Gentner Drummond issued a statement following the execution of Kendrick Simpson at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. The statement was published on the Oklahoma Attorney General’s official website. Simpson was sentenced to death for the 2006 drive-by shootings that killed Glen Palmer, 20, and Anthony Jones, 19, in...
Michel Buthion, acclaimed Oklahoma restauranteur, passes away — A Fond Farwell
Oklahoma City -- Michel Buthion, co-owner of La Baguette Bistro, one of the Sooner State's most acclaimed restaurants, died on Friday, February 6. He had been seriously ill since mid-Janary. Born in France on November 3, 1958, he came to Oklahoma in 1979 where, according to his formal obituary, he "shaped a...
