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Steven Drozd eager for hometown 'hoopla and hijinks' of Flaming Lips' OKC 'Summer Freak Out'
Three decades ago, Steven Drozd joined The Flaming Lips and immediately found himself in a weird place — and not just because he'd joined the famously weird psychedelic art-rock band. "Well, it was weird because, by the time I joined The Flaming Lips, they were one of my favorite groups. ... I moved to Norman in 1991 from Austin, Texas, and I met Wayne (Coyne, the Lips' frontman and co-founder) and Michael Ivins (co-founder and former...
Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne talks about 'records that changed everything' ahead of Zoo shows
After four decades of putting on shows, Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne isn't nervous about playing his Grammy-winning band's two-night "Summer Freak Out" in Oklahoma City. But he is keenly aware of the importance of the eagerly awaited hometown concerts, where thousands of fans from around the world are expected to flock to the venerable Zoo Amphitheatre. ...
16-year-old charged with murder in fatal northeast OKC shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder, and a man was charged as an accessory to the slaying of a teen in northeast Oklahoma City earlier this month. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Just before 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 20,...
El Metate Raises the Bar for Mexican Lunch
El Metate Raises the Bar for Mexican LunchEl Metate is a sit-down restaurant, including a cozy little bar top, but they're more than happy to pack it up to go if you're in a rush. Greg Elwell reviews. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
OKC Pastor Combating Gun Violence Through Ministry And Faith
Leaders on Oklahoma City's east side are calling for peaceful responses amid a string of gun violence. A peace walk will take place this weekend in the metro. A Northeast OKC pastor lost a friend to gun violence, and he makes it his mission to stop the violence and help people affected.
'Seeing him happy': Oklahoma mother gifted home with safe space to raise son with autism
OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Wednesday, Robin Coleman said her family felt unwelcome in apartments because her son has autism. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Putting a roof over his head where he could be free is what pushed Coleman to make this dream a...
Oklahoma agricultural officials investigating whether feed shipment killed dozens of rodeo horses
OKLAHOMA CITY — State agricultural officials were investigating Friday whether a feed shipment is responsible for the death of dozens of horses at one of the nation’s top rodeo stock providers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry said in a statement that it is investigating whether the feed, which originated in Kansas, is […]
Oklahoma Sooners' Keys to the Game in Season Opener Against the Temple Owls
The Oklahoma Sooners kick off their 2024 season tonight, squaring off against the Temple Owls. This will be the Sooners' first year in the SEC and they get an opportunity to hit the ground running with a softball across the plate to start. What are the keys to the game to beat this Temple squad? ...
‘Norman’s full of artistic people’: Seventh annual Porch Fest to feature over 40 local artists
The Miller Historic District will hold its seventh annual Porch Fest Saturday featuring performances from over 40 local artists. Porch Fest is a music festival held on neighborhood porches on the last Saturday of August. The event began in Ithaca, New York, in 2007 and has since garnered participation from 224 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Do you recognize her? Midwest City detective seeks woman over forged check
MIDWEST CITY, OK (KOKH) — Do you know her? Detective Mize of the Midwest City Police Department wants to speak with her about a forged check. The check was reportedly used at a business on August 12. If you can identify her, call (405) 739-1258 and reference case number...
Norman police release details of traffic and parking for OU football home games
NORMAN, Okla. — The return of college football season means the return of road closures, traffic and safety reminders from police in Norman. As the University of Oklahoma football team kicks off the 2024 season on Friday against Temple, the Norman Police Department released traffic information and tips that drivers need to know before the 6 p.m. kickoff.
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