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Oklahoma City's independent, locally-owned online news company covers government, music, art, and life in OKC. Founder-Editor, brettdokc.bsky.social .
NEW — During the lapse in government funding, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma continued to work to protect Oklahomans from financial harm | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Fraud and financial-crime prosecutions continue during federal funding lapse
During the lapse in government funding, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma continued to work to protect Oklahomans from financial harm
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. | Brett Dickerson has what we know so far: freepressokc.com/deadly-crime...
Deadly crime spree ends in shootout with OKC police
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Some of the Oklahoma City rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from old-school beat making to post-modern genre-mashing. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/rap-royals-h...
Rap royals, hip-hop heroes elevate OKC in recent album drops
Some of the OKC rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from old-school beatmaking to post-modern genre-mashing.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW — The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden sends this information as posted below: Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden Conservation Scientist, Dr. Emily Geest has been named a United... | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo scientist named United Nations Global Goal ambassador
The OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden sends this information as posted below: Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden Conservation Scientist, Dr. Emily Geest has been named a United Nations Association (UNA)-United States of America Global Goal Ambassador for SDG Life on Land. The Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by
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November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
OKCMOA presents a career-spanning retrospective of works by American minimalist artist Paul Reed, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and shape. | Brett Fieldcamp has this review: freepressokc.com/vivid-color-...
Vivid color, vibrant legacy of Paul Reed on display at OKCMOA
OKCMOA presents a career-spanning retrospective of works by American minimalist artist Paul Reed, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and shape.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA: freepressokc.com/grief-absenc...
Grief, absence, and moving music bring humanity to OKC screens
🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
One person is dead and one is detained in Oklahoma City's latest homicide, which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 26. The investigation is underway. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-inves...
Police investigating northside OKC homicide
One person is dead and one is detained in Oklahoma City's latest homicide which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 26. The investigation is underway.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEW — The Metropolitan Library System has a full slate of family-friendly events and activities for this holiday season. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Spend the holidays with your Metro Library
The Metropolitan Library System has a full slate of family-friendly events and activities for this holiday season.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Some of the OKC rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from post-modern genre-mashing to old-school beat-making. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/rap-royals-h...
Rap royals, hip-hop heroes elevate OKC in recent album drops
Some of the OKC rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from old-school beatmaking to post-modern genre-mashing.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters. | Janelle Stecklein with Oklahoma Voice reports: freepressokc.com/oklahoma-sup...
Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible mandate suit
The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW — OKC Utilities reminds residents to throw fats, oils, grease and bulky food scraps into the trash rather than putting them down the drain. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Don’t let FOG clogs create a costly holiday plumbing mess
OKC Utilities reminds residents to throw fats, oils, grease and bulky food scraps into the trash rather than putting them down the drain.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NEW — One person is dead and one is detained in Oklahoma City's latest homicide which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 26. The investigation is underway. | Brett Dickerson reports:
Police investigating northside OKC homicide
One person is dead and one is detained in Oklahoma City's latest homicide which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 26. The investigation is underway.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack. | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/grief-absenc...
Grief, absence, and moving music bring humanity to OKC screens
🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Parents are booked for murder after their 2-year-old was mauled to death by a family dog November 18. She had been maimed by the same dog weeks earlier, say court documents. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/2-year-old-w...
2-year-old was hurt by same dog weeks before fatal mauling
The 2-year-old mauled to death by a family dog November 18 had been maimed by the same dog weeks earlier say court documents. Parents are booked for murder.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far. | Brett Dickerson has the details. freepressokc.com/deadly-crime...
Deadly crime spree ends in shootout with OKC police
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEW — Oklahoma Contemporary will unveil a new public sculpture by Oklahoma City-based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman on May 28, 2026. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman to exhibit new sculpture at Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Contemporary will unveil a new public sculpture by Oklahoma City-based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman on May 28, 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
OKCMOA presents a career-spanning retrospective of works by American minimalist artist Paul Reed, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and shape. It's open now! | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/vivid-color-...
Vivid color, vibrant legacy of Paul Reed on display at OKCMOA
OKCMOA presents a career-spanning retrospective of works by American minimalist artist Paul Reed, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and shape.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
NEW — 🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Grief, absence, and moving music bring humanity to OKC screens
🎬 For anyone feeling the swelling emotions of the season, OKC theaters have a selection of films to grip the heart, each with a powerful musical soundtrack.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A jury has convicted Leroy Glaze in the 2024 shooting death of Terron Hall. Prosecutors say she was shot during an argument. Jury recommends life in prison. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/jury-convict...
Jury convicts man in 2024 shooting death of girlfriend
A jury has convicted Leroy Glaze in the 2024 shooting death of Terron Hall. Prosecutors say she was shot during an argument. Jury recommends life in prison.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW — Here is the City of OKC schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; Thursday trash, recycling collection delayed
Here is the City of OKC schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW — The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters. | Janelle Stecklein reports:
Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses Bible mandate suit
The Okla Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit over a Bible-in-schools mandate after new education leaders dropped the policy issued by former Supt. Ryan Walters.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Some of the OKC rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from old-school beatmaking to post-modern genre-mashing. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/rap-royals-h...
Rap royals, hip-hop heroes elevate OKC in recent album drops
Some of the OKC rap scene's most respected names have dropped new records showcasing everything from old-school beatmaking to post-modern genre-mashing.
freepressokc.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The 2-year-old mauled to death by a family dog November 18 had been maimed by the same dog weeks earlier, say court documents. Parents are booked for murder. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/2-year-old-w...
2-year-old was hurt by same dog weeks before fatal mauling
The 2-year-old mauled to death by a family dog November 18 had been maimed by the same dog weeks earlier say court documents. Parents are booked for murder.
freepressokc.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/deadly-crime...
Deadly crime spree ends in shootout with OKC police
A deadly crime spree spanning Moore and Oklahoma City left 3 dead, including the suspect. It ended in a shootout with OKC police. Here’s what we know so far.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEW — The City of OKC is issuing a final call for the public to submit photos and memories of the State Fair for a time capsule at the base of the new Bolt Tower. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Last call! Preserve your OKC Fair Park memories in time capsule
The City of OKC is issuing a final call for the public to submit photos and memories of the State Fair for a time capsule at the base of the new Bolt Tower.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM