New sculpture downtown honors Clara Luper led Civil Rights sit-in
The nation's first civil rights sit-in is now memorialized forever, where it actually happened in downtown Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma’s harm reduction law inches toward expiration
Volunteers for Shred the Stigma gather every other Saturday to build kits containing fentanyl testing strips and clean syringes. Harm reduction programs, like Shred the Stigma, work to connect people who use drugs with overdose reversal medication, resources for mental health care and substance use treatment, and...
Former Oklahoma lawmaker Richard Morrissette passes away at 69 after cancer battle
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma State Representative Richard Morrissette passed away Sunday morning. He was 69 years old. Morrissette represented the 92nd district from 2004 to 2016. In a post by former State Representative Joe Dorman, Morrissette passed away after a battle with liver/bile duct cancer....
10 Oklahoma Steakhouses Locals Agree Are Worth The Miles
Oklahoma is renowned for its rich cattle ranching history and the mouthwatering steakhouses that dot the landscape, offering a true taste of the West. From historic establishments to modern culinary havens, these steakhouses are celebrated by locals and visitors alike for their exceptional cuts of beef, inviting...
Down Syndrome Festival and 5K returns to Oklahoma City this weekend
The 31st annual Down Syndrome Festival and 5K will take place Saturday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City, featuring races, an awareness walk, and family activities.
Former Oklahoma lawmaker Richard Morrissette passes away at 69 after cancer battle
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma State Representative Richard Morrissette passed away Sunday morning. He was 69 years old. Morrissette represented the 92nd district from 2004 to 2016. In a post by former State Representative Joe Dorman, Morrissette passed away after a battle with liver/bile duct cancer....
Oklahoma girl first to undergo first-of-its-kind heart surgery
Over the years, Marlee underwent multiple heart surgeries. But recently, she made medical history.
Hartenstein Foundation surprises 12 Oklahoma kids with shopping spree
Community connection amplifies as Isaiah Hartenstein of the OKC Thunder teams up with local organizations for a unique shopping experience, showcasing his commitment to the positive growth of Oklahoma youth.
Norman Ward 3 council member issues apology for encouraging suicide acts in Facebook disagreement
Ward 3 Councilmember Bree Montoya issued an apology for comments made on a Facebook post following the ”No Kings” protests in Oklahoma City. In June, Montoya had an exchange with another individual in the comments of a KFOR-TV post about the “No Kings” protests, where she encouraged the user to perform acts of...
OKC hotel tax increase drives major boost in revenue and tourism, report says
A news report from Visit OKC shows that hotel sales tax revenue has increased thanks to last year's voter-approved tax increase, with ongoing growth driven by the Thunder's championship run and anticipation around upcoming Olympic events. Since the hotel tax rate was raised in October of last year, monthly hotel...
