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Rising numbers, promising results for 988 helpline’s first year in OK
After a little over one year, the nationwide 988 hotline system is showing growing acceptance in Oklahoma and across the country. Rising numbers, promising results for 988 helpline’s first year in OK first appeared on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Teachers tread lightly on Tulsa Race Massacre in light of Okla laws
Teachers tread lightly on Tulsa Race Massacre in light of Okla laws Two years after Oklahoma passed House Bill 1775, educators say a chilling effect has fallen over teaching complex issues involving race.
Mother dead at hands of ex-husband, child abducted but now safe
The post Mother dead at hands of ex-husband, child abducted but now safe appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. A man has been arrested for First-Degree Murder and Child Stealing in the death of his ex-wife and the abduction of their child. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Bids reopen on land offered for new OK County Jail
The post Bids reopen on land offered for new OK County Jail appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The Okla County Commissioners have reopened the public bidding portal for a new Oklahoma County Detention Center and Mental Health Facility. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
6 OKCPD officers to start re-entry process after charges dropped
The post 6 OKCPD officers to start re-entry process after charges dropped appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. OKCPD Chief Wade Gourley says that six officers in his dept that had their charges dismissed last week will need care and training to return. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
$800,000 grant shows promise for Oklahoma City road safety
The post $800,000 grant shows promise for Oklahoma City road safety appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. A newly approved $800,000 grant stands to provide a clearer roadmap toward safer Oklahoma City streets than in years past. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
DA Behenna drops charges against cops in 3 separate shootings
The post DA Behenna drops charges against cops in 3 separate shootings appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Varying charges were dropped against seven OKC metro police officers in three different police shootings in 2020. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
One dead after drive-by shooting on Eastside OKC
The post One dead after drive-by shooting on Eastside OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. One is dead and another wounded from a drive-by shooting on Oklahoma City's lower Eastside. We have obtained the names of each victim. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Turbo Wizard conjure metal magic on ‘Barbarian Love Songs’
The post Turbo Wizard conjure metal magic on ‘Barbarian Love Songs’ appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Brett Fieldcamp reviews Turbo Wizard, A metal mainstay on the Oklahoma City scene for the best part of a decade. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
UPS, Teamsters reach agreement before deadline
The post UPS, Teamsters reach agreement before deadline appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The Teamsters Union and United Parcel Service (UPS) have come to a tentative agreement that the union will put up to a vote of the members. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Dispute at OKC convenience store ends in shooting death
The post Dispute at OKC convenience store ends in shooting death appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Oklahoma City's latest homicide is a shooting death that happened when an employee shot and killed a customer at a northside 7-11. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Murder-suicide thought to be cause of 2 OKC elder deaths
The post Murder-suicide thought to be cause of 2 OKC elder deaths appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. What police believe to have been a murder/suicide is now homicide #44 for the City of Oklahoma City in 2023. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
County jail detainees taken to hospital for ‘suspected overdoses’
The post County jail detainees taken to hospital for ‘suspected overdoses’ appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Okla County Jail officials sent two detainees to the hospital Monday. It is still not known what caused their medical distress. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Traffic snarls from water main blowouts continue in OKC
The post Traffic snarls from water main blowouts continue in OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Drivers in northwest and west OKC have been forced to find new routes on their daily drives this summer because of water main blowouts. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
New Willa D. Johnson Rec Center providing fun for kids and adults
The post New Willa D. Johnson Rec Center providing fun for kids and adults appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The first multi-generational recreation center built in OKC in over 40 years is now open and providing indoor activities, including swimming. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Eat local in OKC without ever leaving your car
The post Eat local in OKC without ever leaving your car appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. It goes without saying that you should be eating local because the Oklahoma City Metro has so many incredible food options to explore. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
OKC UPS Teamsters picket ahead of contract deadline
The post OKC UPS Teamsters picket ahead of contract deadline appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. UPS Teamsters were on the side of the street in front of the Oklahoma City distribution center practice picketing Friday, July 21. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
OKC Mayor Holt makes case for new NBA-level arena
The post OKC Mayor Holt makes case for new NBA-level arena appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt made a forceful case for a new sports arena for OKC to replace the current Paycom Center. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
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