Midwest City Police release identity of suspect killed in pursuit that ended in a...
Police have released the identity of a suspect who died in a crash after an officer performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver during a chase on Monday night in Midwest City.
Manslaughter charges filed against semi driver in March crash that killed 2 OU students
SHAWNEE, OKLA. (KOKH) — Charges have been filed against a semi driver for two counts of first-degree manslaughter following a deadly crash on I-40 westbound near Shawnee on March 21. Aiden Martin and Emmaleigh Arnold, both University of Oklahoma students, were killed after being hit from behind by a...
Curbside Enterprises help clients facing setback with loss of SNAP benefits
The Senate failed for the 14th time to end the government shutdown, and as it lingers on, hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans aren't getting their SNAP benefits. That includes Oklahomans who are working and trying to make ends meet, like employees at Curbside Enterprises.
With SNAP Uncertainty Here are Community Food Resources Available Across Central Oklahoma
With the uncertainty of when SNAP benefits will be dispersed, here is a list of Oklahoma community resources:. Central Pantry: Nigh University Center Room 151 (405) 974-3456. Food pantry for UCO students open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hope Center of Edmond: 1251 N. Broadway (405) 348-1340. Food...
Broken promises and broken ceilings: Renters discover Oklahoma’s weak tenant protections
When Tynesia Omopariola moved back to Oklahoma after living in Los Angeles for a decade, she thought she was getting such a break in rent from L.A.’s astronomical rates when she found Izzy Apartments in Oklahoma City. With prices for a one-bedroom Los Angeles apartment typically exceeding $2,700 per month, Izzy’s...
‘Said he’d be right back’: A 15-year-old left home on Halloween. An hour later,...
OKLAHOMA CITY — Four days ago, a 15-year-old was shot and killed in downtown Oklahoma City, leaving his grieving family behind. Diego Esparza-Avila was a sweet kid who enjoyed going out and having fun, his parents said. On Halloween, he was shot while he was in a car. Police...
Intense Debate: Oklahoma Pastor Faces Numerous Charges for Allegedly Trafficking His Church Members
KTUL - 10/31/2025 07:30:00 PM. The recent news of Oklahoma City pastor Elmer Baca Flores, who faces charges of human trafficking and sexual battery, has stirred a significant amount of discussion. Flores is accused of forcing church members to quit their jobs, live in his church, and work without pay. He allegedly...
Midwest City officials say ‘their hands are tied’ after concern is raised over a...
A resident in Midwest City is sharing her concerns about a fracking site near her home and a state law that keeps the city from regulating where companies drill.
Former OC student jailed after violating protective order, harassing professor
EDMOND, Okla. - A former Oklahoma Christian University student remains jailed on a $78,000 bond, accused of violating a protective order granted to his former professor by allegedly entering her classroom to deliver a romantic note. Patrick McKenzie II, 35, is accused of trespassing and violating the order, according...
Nonprofit drops zoning request to expand homeless services next to Farmers Market District
An Oklahoma City food pantry for the homeless is withdrawing a zoning application to build a larger operation next to the Farmers Market District after a protest was filed by hundreds of the area’s business and property owners. The district, built around the historic Farmers Public Market, built in 1928 at 311 S...
