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Teamsters win major concessions in contract talks with UPS
The Teamsters Union has won major concessions in negotiations with United Parcel Service or UPS in contract talks averting a strike for now. The post Teamsters win major concessions in contract talks with UPS appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Fireworks illegal in City of OKC, but don’t call 911 about them
Fireworks are illegal in the City of Oklahoma City but residents should not clog emergency 911 lines. Instead here is info on how to report. The post Fireworks illegal in City of OKC, but don’t call 911 about them appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Your guide to a packed July 4th Weekend 2023 in Oklahoma City!
It's a packed weekend of a wide variety of fun and Brett Fieldcamp has a guide to some things to do solo or with others. The post Your guide to a packed July 4th Weekend 2023 in Oklahoma City! appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Starbucks workers win concessions over pride decorations
OKC Starbucks [SBUX] workers earned some wins from the corporation over pride decorations after a successful strike campaign by workers. The post OKC Starbucks workers win concessions over pride decorations appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Advisory board for new jail to reconsider current site plus 10 more
The board overseeing the development of a new Okla County Jail is back to considering the current site for a new jail along with ten others. The post Advisory board for new jail to reconsider current site plus 10 more appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
EMSA reports increasing heat-related illnesses — alert continues
OKLAHOMA CITY — EMSA is reporting that on Wednesday their medics responded to NINE heat-related illness calls in their OKC service area, seven of which were transported to the hospital. The EMSA Medical Heat Alert that went into effect June 22 continues through Friday. “Residents are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when spending time outdoors, […] The post EMSA reports increasing heat-related illnesses — alert continues appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Audit: Stitt-appointed interest groups gave fed money to private schools first, rejected poor kids
An audit report found that the Stitt admin turned over awards of fed pandemic relief money to private schools first and left poor kids out. The post Audit: Stitt-appointed interest groups gave fed money to private schools first, rejected poor kids appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Volunteers needed for urban heat mapping campaign in Okla City
The City of Oklahoma City is recruiting hundreds of volunteers to participate in a national campaign to map urban areas with extreme heat. The post Volunteers needed for urban heat mapping campaign in Okla City appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKCMOA celebrates Francophile cinema with ‘French Film in July’
Each year, the Sam Noble Theater at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art goes all-in on French cinema for a full month with “French Film in July." The post OKCMOA celebrates Francophile cinema with ‘French Film in July’ appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Auditor: Oklahoma Spent Millions of Federal Dollars Incorrectly
OKLAHOMA CITY (State Capitol) — A private school voucher program funded with federal pandemic relief dollars selected schools for preferential treatment, awarded funds to families not facing financial hardship, and then ran out of funds that could have been used by families that were, according to an audit released Tuesday. Of the $10 million Gov. […] The post Auditor: Oklahoma Spent Millions of Federal Dollars Incorrectly appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC woman dies from wounds suffered in March shooting
A 60-year-old Oklahoma City woman has lost her battle to survive a shooting in March. A murder complaint has been added to the suspect. The post OKC woman dies from wounds suffered in March shooting appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
True Sky Credit Union opens second Eastside OKC location
The second Eastside location for True Sky Credit Union opened to the public at NE 23rd and Missouri Saturday. The post True Sky Credit Union opens second Eastside OKC location appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Starbucks workers strike over pride decorations, fair contract
Oklahoma City Starbucks [SBUX] workers went on strike early in the morning on Sunday at the 36th and May [SBUX] store. The post OKC Starbucks workers strike over pride decorations, fair contract appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
PrideFest off to an exciting, engaging start in Downtown OKC
There was no shortage of energy for the first night of PrideFest, as crowds gathered around to witness famous drag and musical artists. The post PrideFest off to an exciting, engaging start in Downtown OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OK Contemporary spotlights local art with ‘The Soul is a Wanderer’
Okla Contemporary launches a new exhibit, "The Soul is a Wanderer" evoking the landscape of Oklahoma, its topography and our shared reality. The post OK Contemporary spotlights local art with ‘The Soul is a Wanderer’ appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Clear City of OKC warrants for tickets at a reduced cost
A program to help individuals to clear warrants for old unpaid tickets is currently under way with the City of Okla City Municipal Courts. The post Clear City of OKC warrants for tickets at a reduced cost appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Core OKC city districts see progress on streetscape upgrades
Four districts in the core of Oklahoma City metro are having streetscape improvements done to make them more accessible and safer. The post Core OKC city districts see progress on streetscape upgrades appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Auteur visions invade Oklahoma City theaters through June
Movies being shown in Oklahoma City in June are truly in the category of being created by auteurs says Brett Fieldcamp. The post Auteur visions invade Oklahoma City theaters through June appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
City of Moore approves money to develop new library design
The City Council for the City of Moore approved a new satellite police station and dedicated money to the design of the new public library. The post City of Moore approves money to develop new library design appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Man found dead in south OKC with gunshot wounds
A man died in a driveway in the 1300 block of South Blackwelder early Sunday morning. Police are still investigating. The post Man found dead in south OKC with gunshot wounds appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
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