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Oklahoma Watch: OKC Courthouse Faces Backlog Of Delayed Cases
A new report shows a slow response from the federal courthouse in Oklahoma City, with the Western District of Oklahoma having the 12th highest number of motions pending over six months among the 94 district courts in the federal system. Oklahoma Watch reporter Jake Ramsey spoke about the backlog, citing...
Oklahoma Caring Vans to offer free immunizations for school kids
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Caring Vans are scheduled to provide immunizations for children at several Oklahoma City locations in preparation for school enrollment. These services are provided at no cost to children, ages six weeks through 18 years, including those who are uninsured. Immunizations are first come,...
Drowning reported on Tenkiller Lake
An Edmond man was pronounced deceased on Sunday afternoon after jumping off a bluff at the Burnt Cabin cliffs on Tenkiller Lake. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Stanley Roedenbeck #842 of Troop W reported that Donald B. Holloway, 41, of Edmond, drown after resurfacing briefly. Roedenbeck was assisted by Troopers Cody Cross and Joseph Couch, and by members of the Cherokee Nation Marshall Service and Cookson Fire Department.
Firefighters Respond To SW OKC Fire
The Oklahoma City Fire Department is responding to a grass and trash fire in Southwest Oklahoma City. Firefighters say the fire happened near South Council Road and Southwest 15th Street. Authorities say the fire is blowing black smoke over Interstate 40. This is a developing story. Refresh this page for...
Sneak Peek Inside MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum Construction
After a few rain delays, construction on the MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum is picking up. On Wednesday, civic leaders got a firsthand look at the progress at the one-of-a-kind venue. Construction crews say the project is about 70 percent complete with thousands of tons of steel and 1,200 truckloads of...
US Marshals Pursuit With Suspect Ends In NE OKC
A suspect is in custody after a police pursuit with a Department of Corrections "absconded parolee" ended in northeast Oklahoma City on Wednesday, according to Oklahoma City Police. OCPD and U.S. Marshals were in pursuit of the suspect when the suspect crashed out near Northeast 63rd and Midwest Boulevard, authorities...
Carmelo Anthony details divorce with Thunder after lone season in OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder caught headlines in the 2018 offseason when they added Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. After Kevin Durant’s departure, they suddenly were seen as title favorites led by Russell Westbrook. But alas, the trio only lasted one season. The Thunder underperformed and were a first-round exit...
2 In Custody, Police Chase Involving Missing Woman Ends In OKC
Two people were taken into custody after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle Wednesday morning in Oklahoma City, according to police. Oklahoma City Police said they located a stolen car from North Carolina involving a missing woman, and followed the vehicle onto Interstate 40. After following the car onto...
Community Meeting to Discuss New Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in Oklahoma City's Adventure District
Business owners, residents and community organizers are invited to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of creating new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in and around the Adventure District. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Millwood High School, 6718 N Martin Luther King...
August brings anniversary screenings to OKC theaters
August brings anniversary screenings to OKC theatersAugust brings a wave of cinema classics both historical and modern, each celebrating a landmark anniversary in OKC theaters this month. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Enjoy The Pakistan Day Celebration August 10th in OKC
Not only can you check out world renown singer Zaheer Abbas, but you can also enjoy. SKYDANCE BRIDGE AND DOWNTOWN WILL BE DECKED IN GREEN AND WHITE!. This event kicks off August 10th at noon at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. For more information click here.
The Chalkboard is now open at The Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City. What we know
Three months after the closure of previous restaurant concept Café Cuvée, The Ambassador Hotel is once again open for guests to dine in the new Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar. The hotel at 1200 N Walker Ave. announced in April that it would be welcoming The Chalkboard, the same concept operating at its...
Canada's win over Australia latest reminder why Thunder made right call to trade Josh Giddey
Heading into Australia’s group contest against Canada, Josh Giddey had a little extra motivation beyond the 2024 Olympics. The 21-year-old had an early chance to show out against his former teammates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. The trio were traditional starters for the Oklahoma City Thunder the last three seasons.
Oklahoma City residents call for peace, condemn violence in Gaza
OKLAHOMA CITY — As tensions remained high in Israel on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council heard from residents who urged the passage of a resolution condemning the hateful rhetoric and violence at hom...