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OKC Civic Center reopening with renovations, revamped theater
The Civic Center has been undergoing extensive upgrades and is about to officially reopen although there have been productions in it lately. The post OKC Civic Center reopening with renovations, revamped theater appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKCPS moves forward on plans for bond projects
Okla City Public Schools Board of Ed voted to give Supt. McDaniel authority to close land deals on large building projects Monday. The post OKCPS moves forward on plans for bond projects appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Mayor Holt elected 2025-26 President – U.S. Conf of Mayors
United States Conference of Mayors membership elected David Holt, OKC Mayor, to serve as the organization's President for 2025-2026. The post OKC Mayor Holt elected 2025-26 President – U.S. Conf of Mayors appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Death of two people thought to be murder-suicide in northside OKC
A woman and a man are dead from what police believe was a murder-suicide in north Oklahoma City late Sunday night. The post Death of two people thought to be murder-suicide in northside OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
NLRB issues first complaint against OKC Apple Store management
Alleged labor law violations during contract negotiations lead to charges being filed by the union representing OKC Apple Store workers. The post NLRB issues first complaint against OKC Apple Store management appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Downtown OKC trees bring benefits, beauty to city life
Getting trees to thrive in the harsh environments of urban life is no easy feat. Yet, the City of Oklahoma City has done it. How? The post Downtown OKC trees bring benefits, beauty to city life appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Animal Shelter closed after second 2023 respiratory outbreak
A new round of respiratory illness has broken out at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. Staff have closed it to contain the spread of disease. The post OKC Animal Shelter closed after second 2023 respiratory outbreak appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Pride Month kicks off in OKC, Legends and Rebels honored
Pride Month in OKC kicked off at the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance (OKCPA) Opening Ceremony on June 1 naming this year's Legends and Rebels. The post Pride Month kicks off in OKC, Legends and Rebels honored appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Argument leads to shooting death on west side of OKC
Oklahoma City's 36th homicide took place on OKC's near west side in the dark early hours of Thursday morning. The post Argument leads to shooting death on west side of OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Homelessness in OKC slightly higher by most recent count
The results of the annual Point-in-Time count of Oklahoma City's homeless population have been released. The count is slightly higher. The post Homelessness in OKC slightly higher by most recent count appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Your guide to deadCenter 2023: What to see & when!
deadCenter Film Festival features a packed slate this year bursting with creative shorts and decidedly diverse features. The post Your guide to deadCenter 2023: What to see & when! appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Another relief program ends, returns some to food insecurity
Another food assistance program is coming to an end. It will put even more strains on volunteer food pantries. The post Another relief program ends, returns some to food insecurity appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Five things you may not know about Memorial Day
Memorial Day has a long history as a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the United States in our many wars. The post Five things you may not know about Memorial Day appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Paseo Arts Festival kicks off with a variety of art, music, family fun
Memorial Day Weekend in Oklahoma City means it’s officially time for the Paseo Arts Festival, one of the most anticipated events of the year. The post Paseo Arts Festival kicks off with a variety of art, music, family fun appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Pride Alliance preps PrideFest – ‘Queer Joy: The Resistance’
Here is a preview of Oklahoma City Pride events during June in downtown OKC organized by the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance. The post OKC Pride Alliance preps PrideFest – ‘Queer Joy: The Resistance’ appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
‘Hamilton’ at Civic Center: Fresh voices give Revolution new life
Even if you are fairly familiar with this work, subtle differences and inspired portrayals are enough to make this 'Hamilton' worth it. The post ‘Hamilton’ at Civic Center: Fresh voices give Revolution new life appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
U.S. Marshalls with OKCPD help kill suspect on city’s west side
OKLAHOMA CITY — Members of the U.S. Marshall’s Service and of the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) attempted to arrest a suspect Wednesday. Instead, the suspect led them in a chase that ended with a Deputy Marshall shooting and killing the suspect. Dead at the end of the chase Wednesday around 5:07 PM was: A […] The post U.S. Marshalls with OKCPD help kill suspect on city’s west side appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Water main break fully closes OKC NW 63rd Street for days
OKLAHOMA CITY — A water main break near NW 63rd and Meridian late Tuesday has closed 63rd along a block-long stretch of the heavily-traveled artery in both directions for days. And, EMBARK has had to temporarily change Route 008 which travels along NW 63rd in the area. Starting Wednesday, east and west traffic was completely […] The post Water main break fully closes OKC NW 63rd Street for days appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Tributes and dance parties: your guide to the nostalgia craze
Straight-up nostalgia bait has clearly proven lucrative beyond anyone's expectations for local OKC venues says Brett Fieldcamp. The post Tributes and dance parties: your guide to the nostalgia craze appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
True Sky Credit Union opens Midwest City branch
The True Sky Credit Union opened its 15th branch, this time in Midwest City in the eastern Oklahoma City greater metro. The post True Sky Credit Union opens Midwest City branch appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
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