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Okla AG: law firms to investigate winter storm natural gas costs
The post Okla AG: law firms to investigate winter storm natural gas costs appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Ok AG promised the “largest lawsuit in state history” if natural gas marketers manipulated the trading market during a massive winter storm. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Suspect in SE OKC homicide surrenders — booked for murder
The post Suspect in SE OKC homicide surrenders — booked for murder appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The suspect in homicide #43 for Oklahoma City for 2023 turned himself in and has been booked for the murder of his brother. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
OKC theaters present diverse lineup confronting modern issues
The post OKC theaters present diverse lineup confronting modern issues appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Sometimes you just need to sit down in the dark and confront terrifying realities directly with a film that doesn’t shy away from hard truths Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
McKenzie steps down from Moore City Council Ward 1 seat
The post McKenzie steps down from Moore City Council Ward 1 seat appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The City of Moore is now looking to appoint a new City Council member because of the resignation of Danielle McKenzie. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law
The post The Choctaw Nation will enforce the law appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. In this guest opinion column, Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma argues that the Choctaw Nation will enforce the law. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Slow progress for sharing the road on new Classen bike lanes
The post Slow progress for sharing the road on new Classen bike lanes appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Commuting cyclists are concerned about the lack of driver orientation that the City of OKC has pushed out so far on drivers sharing the road. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Homicide victim in SE OKC identified — suspect still on the loose
The post Homicide victim in SE OKC identified — suspect still on the loose appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The victim in a homicide in SE OKC Thursday afternoon has been identified. Police are still looking for the suspect who they have identified. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
OKC Arts Council shortens Arts Festival, ends Opening Night
The post OKC Arts Council shortens Arts Festival, ends Opening Night appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Arts Council Okla City announced New Years Opening Night is being discontinued and the Arts Festival in the spring will go from 6 to 4 days. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
One confirmed dead in SE OKC home – suspect at large
The post One confirmed dead in SE OKC home – suspect at large appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Very early reports are that a person has been found dead in their home in SE OKC. Police are searching for the suspect. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Sheriff’s deputies recover from exposure to unknown chemical
The post Sheriff’s deputies recover from exposure to unknown chemical appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Two Oklahoma County Sheriff's Deputies believe they were exposed to some sort of chemical or opioid that sent them to the emergency room. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
It’s a singalong summer with musical theater in OKC
The post It’s a singalong summer with musical theater in OKC appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. As OKC’s recent blockbuster run of “Hamilton” proved, younger audiences might just be hungrier than ever for live musical theater. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Efforts to save 2 boys are too late in Lake Overholser tragedy
The post Efforts to save 2 boys are too late in Lake Overholser tragedy appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. Two boys have died in floodwaters below the Lake Overholser Dam in OKC even though first responders mounted a massive effort to save them. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Body found in near Southside field — arrest made
The post Body found in near Southside field — arrest made appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. OKLAHOMA CITY — A man was found dead in a field Sunday on the near south side of Oklahoma City within a block of the southern edge of the upscale Wheeler District. An arrest has been made connected to the death. Dead: Eddie Lucas, 32 Booked for murder: Michael Newman, 45 Around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, […] Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
Family argument leads to shooting death on Southside
The post Family argument leads to shooting death on Southside appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. A family dispute resulted in one person dying of multiple gunshot wounds and the suspect being arrested on a complaint of murder. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
OK Election Board rejects ‘nonsense’ with election audits
The post OK Election Board rejects ‘nonsense’ with election audits appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press. The Oklahoma State Election Board has completed legal audits of the last elections and found that they were very accurate. Oklahoma City Free Press - Local, independent, online news
UPS, Teamsters contract negotiations break down — strike possible
National contract negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters stalled after a counter-proposal by UPS. The post UPS, Teamsters contract negotiations break down — strike possible appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Man in mental health crisis killed by passing truck after OKC Police abandoned him
Broken glass, empty cigarette cartons and liquor bottles dot the stretch of Sooner Road between Northeast 23rd Street and Northeast 10th Street where Antwine was abandoned. The post Man in mental health crisis killed by passing truck after OKC Police abandoned him appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
A tune for every taste in OKC’s summer single rundown
Local artists have been recently dropping one hot track after another, covering seemingly every imaginable indie taste, says Brett Fieldcamp. The post A tune for every taste in OKC’s summer single rundown appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Fertile Ground offers Moore residents opt-in curbside recycling
After curbside recycling as a City of Moore effort was defeated at the ballot box, Fertile Ground is offering its services to Moore residents. The post Fertile Ground offers Moore residents opt-in curbside recycling appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
Man with gun, device strapped to chest alarms Riversport guests
Crisis intervention officers with the OKCPD successfully talked a man into surrendering who threatened to harm himself or others June 2. The post Man with gun, device strapped to chest alarms Riversport guests appeared first on Oklahoma City Free Press.
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