NEW - Two more homicides have been recorded in OKC, but aside from the victims and their locations, Oklahoma City police again don’t have much information to be shared | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - Over the next few weeks, the OKC metro's best indie venues are offering up some of the best sludge, doom, psych, and alt metal that the hard rock scene has to offer | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

ICYMI - Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon announced in a social media post that she will not seek re-election after her term ends in May of 2027 | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/hamon-to-ste...

NEW - The dispute over transporting detainees to and from the jail reached a boiling point with Sheriff Johnson suing the County, and officials are refusing to speak publicly | Tyler Smothers reports:

NEW - Jason Lowe narrowly missed an outright victory Tuesday to retain the Dist 1 County Commissioner seat as Kayla Baker eked out just enough of the vote to force a runoff | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - OKC's historic Freedom Center celebrates its restoration and the legacy of the NAACP Youth Council, led by Clara Luper, with the new exhibition "Inside These Walls" | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - Contemporary's Te Ata Theatre hosted the awards ceremony for the 2026 deadCenter Film Festival Saturday night, with some big winners and even bigger local spirit | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - The acting sheriff of Cleveland County is calling for an FBI review of County records and wants a special election for a new sheriff rather than the usual appointment | Tyler Smothers reports:

NEW - Ward 6 City Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon announced in a social media post Wednesday that she will not seek re-election after her term ends in May of 2027 | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - A pair of bodies found behind a southside OKC apartment complex are being investigated as homicides, but police currently have little information | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - June and July are set to see some major outdoor concert events celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, and Independence Day, with them all spotlighting some remarkable Okie acts | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - The 2026 deadCenter Film Festival kicks off this week, and we've got the rundown on some of the most imaginative, wild, and deeply human short films | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

A NW OKC shooting has left a teenager dead, and police have no arrests and little further info to report about what led to the killing | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - Oklahoma Watch looks at how homeless encampment sweeps have been handled in Norman, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City, highlighting the effect of OKC's Key to Home approach | Jake Ramsey reports for Oklahoma Watch:

ICYMI - City officials were joined by sports leaders and superstars last week to finally break ground on the long-awaited MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium | Brett Fieldcamp has the details: freepressokc.com/sports-leade...

From new reporter Tyler Smothers: City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a $2 billion budget for FY27 despite residents calling for more participation, with an unexpected show of support from one councilor.

OKC alt-rockers Mad Honey cast off the expectations of psychedelic shoegaze and hazy dream-pop to build a more unique, deeply personal sound on "Bridge Over Cumberland." | Music by Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/mad-honey-bu...

NEW - The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will seek approval to issue $1.5 billion in bonds to pay for construction costs on a years-long turnpike expansion and improvement project | Emma Murphy reports for Oklahoma Voice:

NEW - City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a $2 billion budget for FY27 despite residents calling for more participation, with an unexpected show of support from one councilor | Tyler Smothers reports:

NEW - A weekend shooting in northwest OKC has now been ruled a homicide after the teenage victim died in the hospital Tuesday, leaving police with no arrests and no leads | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Running through this week, Southern Plains Productions is closing out their fifth season with a story of love and heartbreak told in opposing points of view in modern classic “The Last Five Years.” | Adrienne Proctor reports: freepressokc.com/the-last-fiv...

NEW - City officials were joined by sports leaders and superstars Monday afternoon to finally break ground on the long-awaited MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - Here's your guide to some (not all!) of the diverse, powerful, bizarre, and historical features screening at this year's deadCenter Film Festival | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW - OKC alt-rockers Mad Honey cast off the expectations of psychedelic shoegaze and hazy dream-pop to build a more unique, deeply personal sound on "Bridge Over Cumberland." | Music by True Sky with Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW - Southern Plains Productions is closing out their fifth season with a story of love and heartbreak told in opposing points of view in modern classic “The Last Five Years.” | Adrienne Proctor reports:

NEW - Residents, activists, and City Council members gathered Wednesday to discuss concerns about the Flock Safety cameras and AI network used by OKC police | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - OK Contemporary opened the huge new multi-part sculpture "Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures" from OKC artists Gabriel Friedman and Denise Duong on Thursday | Zoe Elrod reoprts:

ICYMI - City Council voted to allow smaller data centers to continue applying for zoning in OKC, loosening their earlier hold, but some are raising concerns of favoritism | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - A shooting death on OKC’s northwest side late Tuesday night has so far left police with no arrests as investigators work to determine what led to the killing | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - Gov. Stitt’s operation to clear homeless encampments from state land has moved to Norman, but without an offer of funding to house displaced people | Maddy Keyes reports for The Frontier:

Continuing through TODAY, the Paseo Arts Festival is bringing a lively celebration of art, music, and creativity to the historic district | Zoe Elrod reports: freepressokc.com/paseo-arts-f...

NEW - Nearly a year after its premiere, Mickey Reece's OKC-made tech-noir comedy-thriller "Every Heavy Thing" is finally coming home for the 2026 deadCenter Film Festival | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp:

"The Wiz" at Civic Center sees its final shows today, and Gavin Taylor calls it fresh, energetic, and magical. Read his full review right now:

TODAY, The Color of Art mini-fest returns in OKC's Calle Dos Cinco, celebrating the diversity of the city's arts, music, and dance scenes, with performances from Bella Burns, Caj, and more! Read our full preview now: freepressokc.com/color-of-art...

NEW - Memorial Day Weekend brings back the Paseo Arts Festival, turning the historic district into a lively celebration of art, music, and creativity | Zoe Elrod reports:

NEW - The Color of Art mini-fest returns this Sunday in OKC's Calle Dos Cinco, celebrating the cultural and stylistic diversity of the city's arts, music, and dance scenes | Music by True Sky with Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW - City Council voted Tuesday to allow smaller data centers to continue applying for zoning in OKC, loosening their earlier hold, but some are raising concerns of favoritism | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - "The Wiz" dances into OKC with a groovy, energetic take on the classic "Wizard of OZ" story, featuring wild sets, wondrous costumes, and some powerhouse voices | Gavin Taylor reports:

NEW - OKCPD shot and killed a southside woman early Wednesday morning in her apartment, ending a four-hour standoff when police say she pointed a pistol at officers | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

The Sunny Dayz Mural Festival will transform the town of Claremore on May 30th with large-scale murals created by dozens of artists, including some talented OKC locals | Erin Schalk reports:

"We’re really trying to just tread water and maintain as much service as possible" says City of OKC Budget Manager Christian York. Read our full report about the City of OKC budget right now: freepressokc.com/okc-budget-s...

With a slate of free concerts all month long, OKC audiences have some great opportunities to get your music for nothing and your shows for free in May | Music by Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW - Two men were killed and another critically injured in two cases of gun violence Saturday, but OKC police currently have no arrests or leads to report | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

From Dylan Goforth at The Frontier: Oklahoma's 5th district will see a hotly contested primary by two Democrats looking to flip the seat from red to blue: freepressokc.com/two-democrat...

NEW - May brings a trio of movies to OKC audiences that each explore the contemplative, unsettling, or straight-up scary energies of the transitional, liminal spaces around us | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW - OKC is once again “treading water” in the City budget for the 2027 fiscal year, reporting lower-than-hoped tax revenue and notably little input from city residents | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW - The Sunny Dayz Mural Festival will transform the town of Claremore on May 30th with large-scale murals created by dozens of artists, including some talented OKC locals | Erin Schalk reports:

NEW - With a slate of free concerts all month long, OKC audiences have some great opportunities to get your music for nothing and your shows for free in May | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

Running through this weekend at Civic Center, “Shucked” is a chucklesome country musical filled with corny puns, putting a modern twist on old-school country comedy | Gavin Taylor reports:

"I don’t know who tells the police how to do what they do" says Edmond’s Ward 4 City Council member Phil Fraim, confirming that the city is not reviewing the police response to May 3rd's mass shooting. Read the full story now: