Oklahoma County jail trust faces multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, dodges dissolution
The beleaguered Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority was briefly at risk of being disbanded, but instead will continue its work in improving a notoriously deadly jail with new and ongoing money issues, trustees said. Nearing the end of its fifth year in existence, the trust will stay active but not without a...
Teen hospitalized in NW OKC shooting; no arrests made
One person was injured in a shooting on Monday outside a northwest Oklahoma City business. No arrests have been made.
Chuck E. Cheese Opens Standalone Arcade in Oklahoma
Did you know Chuck E. Cheese is trying out an arcade only concept?. For years, Chuck E. Cheese was known as the birthday party place for kids. Pizza, games, playplace, and creepy animatronic characters. Sadly the creepy robot band is gone, playplaces have been replaced with trampoline areas, but the pizza and games...
Yukon’s Freedom Fest returns with two nights of fun
Yukon's Freedom Fest is back with two nights of fireworks and free family fun.
Despite some dissent, Oklahoma City school board approves cellphone ban
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new statewide cellphone ban received mixed reviews from the Oklahoma City Board of Education while it implemented the policy on Monday. The board voted 5-1 to restrict student cellphone use throughout the entire school day. Students will be allowed to have cellphones or other personal electronic...
First Look: RH makes Oklahoma debut
RH’s newest retail and dining destination is located in Oklahoma City. The luxury home furnishings retailer has opened a 45,000-sq.-ft., three-level showplace (“Gallery” in RH speak) at 2110 Northwest Expressway in one of the city’s most dynamic retail districts. The space blends luxury home furnishings, a rooftop...
Jones, Oklahoma Faces Trash Disposal Delays as Local Government Urges Proper Use of Temporary...
Residents of Jones, Oklahoma have been facing a significant inconvenience due to delays in trash disposal—a situation that the local government acknowledges and is striving to resolve. As reported by the Town of Jones on their official Facebook page, "We understand your frustration with the current trash situation,...
Under fire, Oklahoma County jail trust votes to evaluate its future
Facing increasing pressure to dissolve, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously on Friday to launch a formal review of its performance. The evaluation will examine whether the authority is effective and sustainable, as demands persist for jail operations to be handed back to the county...
Acres of Entertainment at the Orr Family Farm
At the 2025 Strawberry Festival at Orr Family Farm, 93-year-old Dr. Glenn Orr rode through the crowd on his golf cart with a wave and a friendly smile on his face. “This place is a labor of love. It’s what keeps me young,” he said, just as a former employee came up to the cart to shake his hand and introduce his...
One dead, two in critical condition after SE Oklahoma City crash
One person is dead and two others are in critical condition after a crash late Friday night in southeast Oklahoma City.
