The Great Blue Norther of 1911: Oklahoma’s historic temperature drop
TULSA, Okla. - Our most recent cold front brought a big change to the state. The result was a hard freeze late Sunday night into Monday morning and a rather chilly 48-hour stretch compared to last week. While this cool-down is brief and relatively mild, it serves as a reminder...
Oklahoma Woman Sentenced To Prison For Transporting Meth Found During Traffic Stop
An Oklahoma City woman told a local judge she thought she was hauling pot rather than meth when busted during a DPS traffic stop in northwest Arizona on April 14. Kristina Foster, 40, addressed Judge Billy Sipe during her sentencing hearing in Kingman on November 6. Foster tearfully told how...
The Legal Clash Between Buc-ee’s And Nut Huggers Explained
Texas and Oklahoma always have beef, but now a clothing brand in Oklahoma is about to feel the wrath of the Texas beaver.
Oklahoma renters have no recourse for neglectful landlords. Lawmakers need to act | Opinion
When I moved to Oklahoma over a decade ago, I had no idea that state laws here give the upper hand to bad landlords and give tenants struggling with catastrophic issues — think raccoon infestations, flooding and mold — little recourse if repairs aren’t made. But then I watched my then-boyfriend wage an unsuccessful...
Oklahoma County Jail Trust appoints jail administrator
Another change in leadership happened on Monday at the Oklahoma County Jail. Tim Kimrey is the third jail administrator brought into the facility in 2025.
Iraq war vet goes viral after candid take on No Kings protest
Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstrations drew massive crowds nationwide, with organizers and local reports saying nearly 7 million people turned out. Events took place coast to coast, in every state, and the movement’s reach extended far beyond traditional urban strongholds. How the No Kings movement spread across...
Oklahoma City superintendent’s contract dispute sparks community support
Community members and pastors are rallying behind Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk amid a contract dispute. At a recent board meeting, Pastor Derrick Scobey demanded increased pay for Dr. Polk and called for the removal of the OKCPS board chair. Scobey highlighted the disparity in pay....
90-year-old OKC mechanic keeps engines, and hearts running
OKLAHOMA CITY - It’s the type of business that, at one time, was a staple in this community on the east side of the city. A business with a heart for taking care of the community. On Northeast 23rd Street, just east of Kelley, is Mr. Al’s auto repair...
Oklahoma City caterer hopes to feed 500 people in need
OKLAHOMA CITY - Raia Brooks, owner ofLove on a Plate, has set a big goal this month: to provide free meals to 500 people in need, and she’s asking the community to help. Stepping into a kitchen is stepping into Brooks’ happy place. “When I’m having a bad...
Childcare providers struggle as OKDHS stops stipend program
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) has halted a stipend program, leaving childcare providers without reimbursement for professional development training.
