New ADU ordinance hopes to help fill housing gap
As housing prices continue rising in Oklahoma City, many homeowners prepare to be part of the solution. The new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance is now in effect allowing property owners to rent out backyard cottages and dwellings as long as they meet the proper requirements.
As water leaks plague Oklahoma City, officials double budget for line replacement
Oklahoma has seen a dramatic uptick in water line breaks over the past year. From July 2024 through June 2025, Oklahoma City sprang 1,101 line leaks — nearly double the 621 emergency breaks addressed in the same period a year earlier. In response, the city says it's doubling its...
Midtown OKC dog park hosting free summer splash fest
Midtown Mutts Dog Park will host its first-ever Summer Splash Fest on Saturday, featuring live music, food trucks, water fun, local vendors, and 30 adoptable dogs.
Man hospitalized after shooting near northeast Oklahoma City apartments
A man was hospitalized after being shot near a northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex; police say he was alert and conscious at the scene.
Oklahoma Ethics Commission settles with former agency head, opens new investigation on lawmaker
The commission is investigating State Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, for alleged campaign finance misuse and a breach of contract pertaining to the former lawmaker. It had previously found her in violation of state ethics rules and not fully fulfilling her obligations in a settlement agreement. According to a...
Are you seeing these Armyworms in your yard and sidewalks? So are many in...
If you've braved the heat by going outside on your back porch or lawn, maybe you've noticed armyworms. Local lawn companies said they're getting bombarded with calls about them.
Heartland Flyer to continue operating Oklahoma-Texas route following funding infusion
Passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will continue for at least another year after a Texas group agreed to chip in millions to keep the route alive, officials said Thursday. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council on Thursday voted to provide $3.5 million...
Library hosts inspiring toddler time
It was an inspiring toddler time on July 7 as part of the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program hosted by the Mabel C. Fry Public Library, 1200 Lakeshore. The Yukon library’s story time featured captivating stories, singing songs, rhymes, bouncing games, and sensory activities. These little...
Jones Man Fatally Attacked by Recently Purchased Water Buffaloes and Aggressive Animals Euthanized
A tragic incident unfolded near Jones, Oklahoma, where a local man lost his life following an attack by water buffaloes. As reported by KOCO, emergency crews were called to the 7500 block of North Henney Road last night, where they found the man severely injured. Despite efforts to save him, the man succumbed to his...
‘He died doing what he loved’: Family shares story of man tragically killed by...
JONES, Okla. (KFOR) – The family of Brad McMichael confirmed he died Friday after he was attacked by two water buffalo. On Friday night, crews with the Jones Fire Department and Jones Police Department rushed to the scene where McMichael was attacked by a water buffalo off North Henney Road. That same night, Jones...