NEW - With questions and anger swirling around Oklahoma's 50th-place ranking in education, Oklahoma Watch's Jennifer Palmer examines how that scored was reached. | Jennifer Palmer reports:

The 98th annual Academy Awards are coming up this weekend, and you can catch up with all our reviews, recaps, and rundowns of the contenders and the conversations RIGHT HERE! freepressokc.com/tag/oscars-2...

After crashing onto the scene with an acclaimed compilation of Oklahoman rock and electro last year, Mystery Class Records is back with "Side Quests Vol. 2." | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

This year's Oscars feature two sports movies up for Best Picture, both confronting the competitive spirit and both focused through the lens of American ego. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp:

NEW — Literary Voices® 2026 will welcome acclaimed novelist Jonathan Franzen April 9 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, raising funds to support libraries. | Staff reports:

NEW — OK has agreed to spend up to $800,000 to house about 40 people after Gov. Stitt’s Operation SAFE — a shift from his earlier opposition to using tax dollars for housing. | Maddy Keyes reports:

NEW — The City of Oklahoma City offers this overview of City sales tax and use tax for the month of February. | Staff reports:

A small crowd of pro-science advocates turned out on a cold and windy morning for the Stand Up for Science rally at the Capitol, part of a nationwide network of rallies. | Alex Gatley reports:

NEW — The Metropolitan Library System is partnering with the Museum of Osteology for the "Nature's Open Book" exhibit at the Downtown Library this April. | Staff reports:

With funding and grants for science still marred by confusion and political uncertainty, science leaders are looking closely at important research in Oklahoma. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Officials, stakeholders, and members of the animal-loving community gathered Tuesday to celebrate progress for the new MAPS 4 Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — After crashing onto the scene with an acclaimed compilation of Oklahoman rock and electro last year, Mystery Class Records is back with "Side Quests Vol. 2." | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — This year's Oscars feature two sports movies up for Best Picture, both confronting the competitive spirit and both focused through the lens of American ego. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — A small crowd of pro-science advocates turned out on a cold and windy morning for the Stand Up for Science rally at the Capitol, part of a nationwide network of rallies. | Alex Gatley reports:

President Trump announced that he will nominate Oklahoman Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Dept of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will be reassigned. | Ariana Figueroa reports:

NEW — With funding and grants for science still marred by confusion and political uncertainty, science leaders are looking closely at important research in Oklahoma. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Following last year's ban on new bike lanes, new plans for Classen could see reduced speed limits, improved crossings, and an off-street bike trail. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Continuing today! Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" delivering a powerful message of female solidarity. | Zoe Elrod reports:

NEW — Officials, stakeholders, and members of the animal-loving community gathered Tuesday to celebrate progress for the new MAPS 4 Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — President Trump announced that he will nominate Oklahoman Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Dept of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will be reassigned. | Ariana Figueroa reports:

NEW — Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" Thursday through Saturday, delivering a powerful message of female solidarity. | Zoe Elrod reports:

Planning officials presented City Council with newly revised plans for biking and pedestrian improvements on Classen Blvd following last year's ban on new bike lanes. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

OKC-based booking and fan engagement app Fanwave is going back to drawing board, but first, they're hosting an all-rock blowout to thank fans and artists. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

ICYMI - The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data. | Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice reports:

ICYMI - OKCPD has booked suspects and closed investigations for a pair of longstanding cold case homicides, one of which dates back over two decades. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

ICYMI - Officials celebrated EMBARK's Bus Rapid Transit system and the dual milestones of two years in operation and one million riders. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — Planning officials presented City Council with newly revised plans for biking and pedestrian improvements on Classen Blvd following last year's ban on new bike lanes. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

ICYMI - OKC's Canterbury Voices will present an evening of Broadway favorites on March 21st, with selections from "The Sound of Music," "Les Mis," and more. | Adrienne Proctor reports:

OKC-based booking and fan engagement app Fanwave is going back to drawing board, but first, they're hosting a rousing rock blowout to thank fans and artists. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp:

OKCMOA highlighted their Film Society and Moderns members in an event Wednesday with Free Press's own Brett Fieldcamp discussing films and Oscar nominees. | Zoe Elrod reports:

The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data. | Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice reports

NEW — The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City welcomed the community to celebrate the official grand opening of the Pete White YMCA. | Staff reports:

NEW — Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — OKC-based booking and fan engagement app Fanwave is going back to drawing board, but first, they're hosting a rousing rock blowout to thank fans and artists. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — The City of OKC will host a job and career expo for high school juniors and seniors March 25th at Metro Tech. | Staff reports:

NEW — The Trump administration is suing the State of Oklahoma to obtain protected voter info after the OK Election Board declined to hand over unredacted data. | Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice reports:

ICYMI - An armed confrontation between OKC police and a resident ended with a police shooting, an injured suspect in custody, and a body discovered already deceased. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — OKCMOA highlighted their Film Society and Moderns members in an event Wednesday with Free Press's own Brett Fieldcamp discussing films and Oscar nominees. | Zoe Elrod reports:

Premiering tonight! Students at Classen SAS are preparing for a new production of "The Crucible," and are leaning into the play's parallels to current politics | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

A beloved exhibit at OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma re-opened Monday with a fully refreshed new look and an updated and expanded look at the science or oral health | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — Students at Classen SAS are preparing for a new production of Arthur Miller's classic "The Crucible," and are leaning into the play's parallels to current politics. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Just how creative can a folk song get? Three new releases from some local songsmiths have the answer. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

The City of OKC denied an appeal by a controversial industrial recycling yard that Eastside residents say has caused uncomfortable noise and explosions | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Councilman James Cooper and Dr. Karlos Hill discussed the exploration of Black History in Oscar-nominee "Sinners" in a special event at the OK Film Exchange | Zoe Elrod reports:

NEW — A beloved exhibit at OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma re-opened Monday with a fully refreshed new look and an updated and expanded look at the science or oral health. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — The Community Public Safety Advisory Board - OKC's citizen oversight board for police and enforcement complaints - will host an info session in Ward 1 March 3rd. | Staff reports:

OKC's Canterbury Voices will present an evening of Broadway showtunes old and new on March 21st, featuring favorites from "The Sound of Music," "Les Mis," and more | Adrienne Proctor reports:

A suspect is now in custody for a shooting that left one person dead in a southwest OKC apartment complex earlier this month | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

NEW — The OKC Municipal Court hosts an event Feb 27 for people to clear warrants for traffic violations and criminal misdemeanors at a discounted rate and without the fear of arrest. | Staff reports: