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Exonerated man opens food truck, serves free meals in OKC after 48 years in prison
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An Oklahoma man who spent nearly 50 years behind bars after a wrongful conviction gave back to the community on Friday, celebrating nearly one year of freedom. Glynn Simmons opened his food truck and gave out free meals to those who stopped by. Simmons is...
Notorious OKC motel Plaza Inn, once considered for veteran housing, now set for demolition
The former Plaza Inn in south Oklahoma City, a notorious motel shut down after years of drug crime, assaults and murders, is set to be demolished after it was purchased in April by new owners. Efforts to contact the owners, 29th Street Realty, were unsuccessful on Thursday, but records at...
Mall draws nearly $6 million offer
Midwest City submits ‘good faith offer’ based on appraisal of mall property. The City of Midwest City has offered to purchase the Heritage Park Mall property for $5,957,000, according to the city attorney. The city submitted the good faith offer as part of its urban renewal plan for...
Oklahoma jail fails to meet standards after denying entry to health inspectors
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) did not meet inspection standards earlier this week because the facility staff refused to let inspectors inside. The Oklahoma State Department of Health tried to conduct an unannounced annual inspection on Tuesday, June 25. According to the inspection report,...
Oklahoma City’s Martin Nature Park announces new hours
The Martin Nature Park in north Oklahoma City has announced new hours. One of the most popular spots for walking in central Oklahoma, it affords quiet time and opportunities to stroll through greenery in an area close to dense population. Park Grounds including trails, “Fun Forest” Playground and picnic areas...
I didn't vote to expand Medicaid just to have DHS eliminate people from Medicaid | Letters
Welfare is a system to provide Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) help to people who are eligible to receive those services. Services like Medicaid, food stamps and other things. But it is kind of curious how, when someone lives in a county like Cleveland County, they would have to drive anywhere upwards of 90 to 180 miles to see or talk to their appointed DHS worker who is assigned to their case and lives in another county 90 to 170 miles away. It would be unsurprising if something detrimental to their benefits was done to cause a reduction in their health coverage under Medicaid or to the amount of food stamps they receive occurred, maybe a misunderstanding of their situation financially, and they could not get to see or talk to their assigned DHS worker to clear up any misunderstandings that could restore their benefits.
'Low Income Doesn't Mean Low Class': NW OKC Affordable Housing Complex To Receive $57 Million Renovation
A metro affordable housing complex could be getting some upgrades that residents claim are desperately needed. “It’s been a nightmare since I’ve been here,” Beth Garcia, a tenant at the Alora Apartments, said. “My whole kitchen was nothing but molded. I can’t use my dishwasher.”
Acting city manager rewarded
Yukon’s acting city manager has been rewarded for “exceptional service” as the city council continues its search for a new city manager. Mitchell Hort, a 27-year City of Yukon employee, was appointed acting city manager in mid-May after previous city manager Tammy Kretchmar’s contract was terminated immediately by a 3-2 council vote.
County office shuffling begins
A “shuffling” of Canadian County offices is underway, which will ultimately relocate the county’s family justice center for domestic abuse survivors to Yukon. Cardinal Point and its resource partners will occupy what has – since the early 1990s – been the Canadian County Health Department’s Yukon office, 1023 E Vandament.
Yukon gears up for a spectacular two-day Freedom Fest this July 3rd and 4th
4th of July celebrations are happening all over the metro. Paul Stanley spoke with Bryan Kelley and Nick Rice about Yukon's Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest is happening July 3rd and 4th at the Chisholm Trial Park and City Park. For more information click here.
More than a dozen spots in the OKC metro area where you can see Fourth of July fireworks
What's a Fourth of July celebration without the rockets' red glare and the (decorative) bombs bursting in air?. Fortunately, revelers in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area have several options if they want to catch a dazzling display of airborne pyrotechnics to commemorate the July 4 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain.
PrideFest 1st day brings high energy to downtown OKC
PrideFest 1st day brings high energy to downtown OKCPrideFest 2024 in Downtown OKC began with performances from Naomi Smalls, Big Freedia, and more. Festivities continue at Scissortail Park through Sunday. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Britton Road office building has windows blown out, roof blown off during destructive winds
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — An office building on Britton Road in Oklahoma City was an indication of how destructive the storms were on Tuesday, when hurricane-type winds moved through the area. The building suffered extensive damage to its roof, windows were blown out and metal was twisted up near...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes 3D-Printed Homes Study To Address Affordable Housing
For many Oklahoma City families, buying a home is not an option. One lawmaker wants to study creative 3D technology to reduce construction costs. Some state leaders are optimistic about its possibilities. They hope to use the technology to solve Oklahoma’s lack of affordable housing. Greg Shinn with the Oklahoma...
Historic Industrial OKC Business Moving Out Of Bricktown As Company Expands
Bricktown used to be a warehouse district, but over the years the downtown Oklahoma City district transformed. Owners of a business that has been there since the early days said it's time to move on. Many people from Oklahoma recognize Federal Corporation’s historic building. While moving is bittersweet its owner...
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