Amtrak Heartland Flyer Promoted as Convenient Travel Option Between North Texas and Oklahoma City
ARLINGTON, Texas — Regional transportation officials are promoting Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer as a convenient alternative to driving between North Texas and Oklahoma City, highlighting both the ease of travel and popular destinations along the route. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)...
Investigation underway into alleged ‘April Fools Prank’
Oklahoma City police are investigating after one or more of their officers apparently sent dispatchers a series of fake messages Wednesday night, including a claim a fleeing driver had thrown a baby out of a car window and run a person over—before then apparently telling dispatchers it was all just an April Fools...
City of Yukon pulls advertising dollars from local newspaper, causing stir
Late last year, the City of Yukon pulled advertising with the local newspaper, Yukon Progress, causing its staff to urgently seek sponsors and advertisers to keep it running.
Oklahoma Police Officer’s April Fools’ Prank Goes Too Far, Sparks Multi-Agency Response—and Backlash
It’s bad enough that the internet is filled year-round with fake content and AI slop, teasing cars that will never see production or pushing renderings of machines we wish existed but never will. Scroll any ... Read more
Two OKC night markets nominated for best in the U.S.; public voting underway
Oklahoma City is earning national recognition for its growing event scene, with two local markets nominated for Best Night Market in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Night Market at Scissortail Park and the Asian Night Market Festival are both in the running, placing OKC on a...
Alleged bedroom assault leads to death of elderly woman
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police say they’ve arrested a man for allegedly raping, beating, and killing an 85-year-old Grandmother. The suspect was arrested just days after the crime, while he was allegedly committing another crime near her home. We want to warn you that some of...
Family escapes house fire after woman told firefighters she was ‘burning sage to cleanse...
OKLAHOMA CITY — A family escaped to safety after a fire broke out Thursday morning at a home in Oklahoma City. A fire captain at the scene told sister station KOCO that working smoke alarms alerted the family to the fire. They safely got out and flagged down someone driving by to call 911.
🏘️ Multiple Planning & Development Jobs in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County’s planning and development scene is buzzing with opportunity right now. From land management to fire safety plan reviews, there are several solid full-time roles open for folks with technical and analytical skills.
Semi crashes with train in SW OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY - First responders were on the scene of a crash involving a semi and a train in southwest Oklahoma City on Thursday afternoon. Authorities say the collision occurred near the intersection of South Rockwell Avenue and the train tracks that run parallel to Newcastle Road. The driver is...
OKC Police: Hoax call about baby thrown from car came from officer
OKLAHOMA CITY - A report of a baby thrown from a moving car sparked a multi-agency police response in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, but authorities said Thursday the entire incident was an elaborate April Fools’ Day hoax, and the call originated from within their own department. According to...
