The Low-Key Oklahoma Restaurant Locals Refuse to Tag Online
Oklahoma City holds secrets that only the locals know about, and Florence’s Restaurant sits quietly at the top of that list. Tucked into a neighborhood on the northeast side, this soul food landmark has been feeding generations without shouting for attention or chasing social media fame. The kind of...
A Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Oklahoma Eatery Locals Swear By
Tucked away in a quiet Tulsa neighborhood, Jones Bar-B-Q Diner has been serving up slow-smoked tradition for decades, earning a loyal following among locals who know exactly where to find it. This modest spot doesn’t advertise much, relying instead on word-of-mouth and the unmistakable aroma of hickory smoke that...
This Overlooked Oklahoma City Lets You Live Well Without Spending Much
Tucked into the heart of central Oklahoma lies a neighborhood that defies the typical image of affordable living. Nichols Hills feels more like a private sanctuary than a suburb, with tree-lined streets curving past elegant homes, manicured lawns, and quiet parks that invite long walks and slow mornings. But what...
Norman Fire Department battles grass fire along I-35, drivers urged to avoid area
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman Fire Department is at the scene of a grass fire along I-35 Wednesday afternoon. According to NFD, the fire is located between Rock Creek and Indian Hills Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area. The grass fire is closing several roads nearby.
Oklahoma Death Row inmate Kendrick Simpson denied clemency
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Death Row inmate Kendrick Simpson, 45, was denied clemency by theOklahoma Pardon and Parole Board in a hearing on Wednesday morning, less than a month before he is set to be executed. The board voted 3-2 to deny clemency for Simpson. Simpson was convicted of killing...
Body found as firefighters douse grass fire in SW OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City firefighters discovered a body on Wednesday morning as they extinguished a grass fire. The fire occurred at SW 44th and Blackwelder Avenue. Firefighters were called out for a small grass fire, and found the body as they were working to put it...
Why more doctors are billing their patients like it’s the 1920s
Keith Smith, an anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, and his colleague Steven Lantier finally decided enough was enough. The hospital where they worked was price gouging patients, and the two doctors knew it. “We felt like we were accomplices,” Smith told Straight Arrow News. “We were anesthetizing patients that were...
Oklahoma takes a risky transfer flier hoping this time it finally works
Georgia State's Bishop Thomas commits to Sooners out of Transfer Portal
Norman Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Suspect in Atwoods Larceny and Firearm Incident
The Norman Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man involved in a larceny at Atwoods on January 3. He allegedly took merchandise and displayed a firearm when confronted by an employee, as reported by the Norman Police Department's Facebook post. Anyone with information about...
Over $770,000 in Scholarships available to Oklahoma High School Students
OKLAHOMA CITY – Registration is now open for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. This competition offers high school students across the state the opportunity to earn money for college. More than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available. Each year, students in...
