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OCPD set to announce new police chief as sources confirm Deputy Chief Ron Bacy will take over
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Police Department is set to officially announce their newest chief on Friday, months after Wade Gourley announced his retirement. Multiple sources have told KOCO 5 that Deputy Chief Ron Bacy will take over and lead the department. An internal memo sent to city staff announced the OKC city manager's decision to name Bacy as the new police chief.
Inasmuch Foundation gifts $3 million to National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a step closer to reaching its $40 million fundraising goal following a $3 million gift from the Inasmuch Foundation. The Inasmuch Foundation Board of Directors and staff recently unveiled the Inasmuch Foundation East Foyer at the museum, named in honor of the gift. ...
August Chamber Forum: The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its August Chamber Forum, The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business, on August 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The health industry is pivotal to Oklahoma City, and the discussion surrounding health and wellbeing is prominent. According to Gallup, 75% of...
A local nonprofit is working to help fathers turn their lives around
OKLAHOMA CITY — Whether they’re coming out of incarceration, going through a custody battle, or dealing with becoming a newly single dad, an Oklahoma City nonprofit is working to give fathers a leg up. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The nonprofit True Dads...
Striking A Chord: Metro Student Keeping OKC's Jazz Legacy On A High Note
Long past the days of flapper dresses and derby hats, a 20th-century art form remains vibrant in Oklahoma City. Now, a young musician from Idabel is one of many working to ensure the city’s jazz scene remains the cat's meow. Much can be said through 12 simple notes, but...
‘Good Bad Things’ shines with romance, realism of disability
‘Good Bad Things’ shines with romance, realism of disabilityWith a refreshingly realistic take on disability and a surprising Oklahoma connection, indie rom-com "Good Bad Things" ripples with humor and emotion. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Transforming The Lives Of At-Risk Youth Through Martial Arts
He came from the tough streets of Chicago, and now he is instilling discipline in at-risk kids here in Oklahoma City. Emmanuel Rivera was on his way to a promising career in the world of mixed martial arts. “He would have been in the UFC if it wasn’t for the...
Edmond family says gun was pointed at them while driving in an act of road rage
Nathan Pease and his wife were with their 10-year-old son driving East on Danforth St. in Edmond on July 20 when another driver pulled in front of them, leaving the family shocked with the events that followed.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol seeks help to catch copper thief on Creek Turnpike
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Do you recognize the suspect shown? The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) needs to identify him as he is a person of interest in some copper theft cases. According to OHP, someone stole copper wire running through the overhead lights on Creek Turnpike around seven times over the last six months.
The City of Lawton Continues to Blame Citizens for Trash Problems
In the latest episode of Lawton, OK's saga dubbed 'Mayor Booker's Blunders,' the fines the city announced last year aren't having the effect on cleaning up our town your elected leaders thought, so they're increasing the costs. Long story short - having less trash pickup isn't leading to less trash...
Oklahoma Greek life stomps into Scissortail Park
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Calling all ALPHAS, AKA’s, KAPPAS, OMEGAS, DELTAS, SIGMAS, ZETAS, SGRHOS, IOTAS and all D9 organizations!. The Oklahoma Greek weekend picnic is set to kick off with sorority and fraternity’s at Scissortail Park Pavilion with a day filled with tons of fun. Participants can expect to experience the vibrant culture of Greek life in Oklahoma while tasting great food, enjoying live music alongside opportunities to connect with members of various Greek organizations.
Less Than 2k Tickets Are Left To Win A Dream Home!
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is your ticket to saving kids' lives and the chance to win the home of your dreams. Support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help cure childhood cancer. St. Jude hosts more than 40 home giveaways throughout the U.S. Find...
At Commission meeting, victims and advocates demand public report and independent Investigation of alleged abuse of powers
Oklahoma City -- On Tuesday, August 13, at its first meeting since Commissioner Todd Hiett was replaced as chairman after allegations of public intoxication, drunk driving and sexual misconduct, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) heard from victims and advocates. At the meeting, several spoke about the need to independently, thoroughly and publicly investigate when powerful people are accused of abusing their subordinates. Jess Eddy, one of former OU President David...
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