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Uncertainty of new jail location keeps Eastside residents on edge
Uncertainty of new jail location keeps Eastside residents on edgeThe location of the new Okla County Detention Center (OCDC or jail) is still up in the air because of inaction by the FAA about the use of the land. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
1st day of OKC’s NW Bus Rapid Transit draws curious riders
1st day of OKC’s NW Bus Rapid Transit draws curious ridersSunday was the first day of the new Northwest Bus Rapid Transit line opening to riders. Drivers have been practicing the route and schedule for about a month. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Homeless Alliance launches permanent winter shelter in OKC
Homeless Alliance launches permanent winter shelter in OKCOKC's Homeless Alliance saw the realization of a long-needed and desperately important plan when they opened their new permanent winter night shelter. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Bice, Lucas, Cole vote to expel Santos from Congress
Bice, Lucas, Cole vote to expel Santos from CongressThree of Oklahoma's five members of Congress voted to expel George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, Dec. 1. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
BRT Explained: How Bus Rapid Transit will change OKC streets
BRT Explained: How Bus Rapid Transit will change OKC streetsOKC's first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line - running from Downtown OKC to NW Expy & Meridian - is finally opening to the public on Sunday, December 3rd. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Shooting victim found dead in van on OKC’s west side
Shooting victim found dead in van on OKC’s west sideLittle is known so far about a shooting on Oklahoma City's west side Monday that resulted in one person dying. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
OKC woman booked for felony murder in suicide of mother
OKC woman booked for felony murder in suicide of motherA woman has been booked for second-degree murder in the suicide of her 73-year-old mother on September 10 of this year. The death is the 68th homicide for OKC. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Okla State Chamber, Farm Bureau challenge effort to raise minimum wage
Okla State Chamber, Farm Bureau challenge effort to raise minimum wageA proposed state question to raise Oklahoma’s hourly minimum wage to $15 faces its first legal challenge by the State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Locals, tours keep live music scene living through December
Locals, tours keep live music scene living through DecemberDecember in Oklahoma City is sporting a host of awesome music gigs - rock, rap, and otherwise - with nary a jingle bell in sight. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Okla City Police officer arrested for child, domestic abuse
Okla City Police officer arrested for child, domestic abuseA sergeant with the Oklahoma City Police Department has been booked for child abuse and other complaints. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Moore residents pass $49 million GO bond vote for streets
Moore residents pass $49 million GO bond vote for streetsMoore residents cast their votes in favor of the GO (general obligation) bond on November 14th, passing the expansive street improvement proposition 56%-44%. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Public Montessori school approved by OKCPS Board
Public Montessori school approved by OKCPS BoardA public Montessori elementary school has been approved to open in Oklahoma City authorized by Oklahoma City Public Schools. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
City of Warr Acres approves zoning applications
City of Warr Acres approves zoning applicationsThe City Council of Warr Acres met to consider applications for new business development and to prepare for the budgeting process. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Homeless Alliance serves Thanksgiving meal with love
Homeless Alliance serves Thanksgiving meal with loveIn its 12th year, the OKC Homeless Alliance held its Turkey Tango event - offering a full, free, chef-prepared, and volunteer-served Thanksgiving meal. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Get in the spirit with OKC holiday concerts in December
Get in the spirit with OKC holiday concerts in DecemberThere are concerts for just about every musical taste over December in OKC and Brett Fieldcamp has the info on some standouts. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Shootout in far NW OKC leaves one dead, one in hospital
Shootout in far NW OKC leaves one dead, one in hospitalTwo people were involved in a shooting inside a residence in far NW OKC Nov. 16. One is now dead which makes homicide 67 for the City of Oklahoma City in 2023. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Moderns panel explores signficance of OKCMOA ‘Raven and the Box of Daylight’ exhibit
Moderns panel explores signficance of OKCMOA ‘Raven and the Box of Daylight’ exhibitIn conjunction with the "Raven and the Box of Daylight" exhibit, OKCMOA’s Moderns event planning board hosted a panel discussion that focused on Indigenous art. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Advocates for new OKC NBA arena argue economic advantages
Advocates for new OKC NBA arena argue economic advantagesFree Press is exploring the different angles on the new NBA arena proposal. In this first report in a series, we cover the argument for a new arena. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
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