Man injured in SW OKC shooting; suspect taken into custody
OKLAHOMA CITY - One person is in custody after a shooting injured another person Tuesday morning in southwest Oklahoma City, according to police. The Oklahoma City Police Department says officers responded to a gas station near Southwest 74th Street and South Walker Avenue after a man with injuries arrived at the...
Edmond woman accused of assaulting officer with fingernail file
EDMOND, Okla. - An Edmond woman is facing assault complaints after police say she attacked an officer with a fingernail file during a confrontation on Friday. According to the Edmond Police Department, the incident happened near Santa Fe Avenue and Edmond Road. Police said officers approached the woman after seeing...
Oklahoma Beats Mississippi and Arkansas as America’s Cheapest State
Oklahoma just landed at the top of a list most states don’t want to win, but maybe should. With a cost of living index of 86, everything from rent to groceries costs less here than almost anywhere else in the country. A two-bedroom apartment goes for $814 a month.
Best “Old” Restaurants in the OKC Metro
Oklahoma is known for several things: our gorgeous sunsets, OU, rich Western/Native American history, but let’s not forget our iconic food!. Here are a few of my all-time favorites that have been around for a while. These are the places that come to mind whenever someone is visiting from out of town who truly want...
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,...
