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...
Will El Niño take over in 2026? The odds just got better
The days of La Niña are numbered. The climate phenomenon is expected to fade away in the next few months, making way for its counterpart to take over, national forecasters said on Thursday.
Oklahoma County killer to seek clemency
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma County killer will ask the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board for clemency following the shooting deaths of two. Kendrick A. Simpson, 45, is set to die by lethal injection on Feb. 12 at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He could be the first inmate executed in Oklahoma this year. A...

















