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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.
Fight in Eastside OKC home leads to shooting death of 18 year old
A fight in a residence on Oklahoma City's Eastside resulted in one 18-year-old man being shot and dying later at the hospital. The post Fight in Eastside OKC home leads to shooting death of 18 year old appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Criminal records can lock people out of housing assistance
HUD said in April 2023 the agency plans to update federal rules on the use of background checks to screen applicants for housing assistance. The post Criminal records can lock people out of housing assistance appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
deadCenter Film Festival 2023 aims for wider scope, smaller scale
The deadCenter Film Festival is taking operations back to basics in 2023 while presenting a larger slate of films than ever before. The post deadCenter Film Festival 2023 aims for wider scope, smaller scale appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Complete I-40 closure this weekend in Midwest City, Del City
Plan ahead for a complete weekend of I-40 being shut down in both directions on I-40 between I-35 and Choctaw Road May 19 -- May 22. The post Complete I-40 closure this weekend in Midwest City, Del City appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Moore curbside recycling fails amid low voter turnout
Moore, Oklahoma residents voted against a curbside recycling proposal by a 55%-45% margin on Tuesday, May 9. The post Moore curbside recycling fails amid low voter turnout appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Adventurous rock singles dominate OKC’s May music
Oklahoma City has some seriously adventurous rockers in addition to the wide spectrum of other music scenes says Brett Fieldcamp. The post Adventurous rock singles dominate OKC’s May music appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Apple store begins negotiations for labor contract
OKLAHOMA CITY — Workers at the Apple [AAPL] Retail store in Penn Square Mall start negotiating their first labor contract with the trillion-dollar corporation Tuesday, May 16th. Workers are fighting for transparency regarding: According to a press release, “Workers hope to secure seniority-based language regarding pay raises, improved vacation policies and commitments from Apple [AAPL] […] The post OKC Apple store begins negotiations for labor contract appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Police investigate 3 homicides that happened over 3 days
Oklahoma City Police detectives are investigating three homicides that occurred over three days in two incidents. The post Police investigate 3 homicides that happened over 3 days appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC residents share tangled views on tall grass – weeds violations
Rain and warmer weather result in complaints to the City of OKC City Hall about high grass and weeds. Some like the ordinance. Some don't. The post OKC residents share tangled views on tall grass – weeds violations appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Will drivers share the road with the new Bus Rapid Transit line?
City staff assured us this week that they are taking seriously the need to educate the driving public about sharing the road with Rapid BRT. The post Will drivers share the road with the new Bus Rapid Transit line? appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Oklahoma private school tax credit oversight mostly unknown
Oklahoma’s GOP supermajority appears settled on private school tax credits. It's unclear how they plan to structure oversight. The post Oklahoma private school tax credit oversight mostly unknown appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Ten more booked in connection to OKC biker gang shootout
Ten more people have been arrested and booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center in connection with a biker gang shootout in April. The post Ten more booked in connection to OKC biker gang shootout appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
OKC Mayor David Holt named Okla City Univ Law School Dean
Oklahoma City's Mayor David Holt was named Dean of the Oklahoma City University School of Law May 10. He will continue as Mayor of OKC. The post OKC Mayor David Holt named Okla City Univ Law School Dean appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Kick off the concert season with these fiery May rock shows
From punk to prog to grunge to indie, whatever rock brand gets your head banging, OKC stages have just what you need to make it through May. The post Kick off the concert season with these fiery May rock shows appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
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