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PRESS RELEASE: Renowned author Jonathan Franzen coming to OKC April 9th with proceeds supporting library Literary Voices® 2026 will welcome acclaimed novelist Jonathan Franzen April 9 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, raising funds to support libraries.

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:

11.03.2026 21:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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State finalizes deal to pay for housing after Gov. Stitt cleared homeless encampments in OKC 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.

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:

11.03.2026 11:53 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma City’s February 2026 sales and use tax summary The City of Oklahoma City offers this overview of City sales tax and use tax for the month of February.

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

10.03.2026 20:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Despite cold, pro-science rally draws modest crowd to Capitol 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.

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:

10.03.2026 00:24 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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PRESS RELEASE: Science comes alive at Metro Library with new skeleton exhibit The Metropolitan Library System is partnering with the Museum of Osteology for the "Nature's Open Book" exhibit at the Downtown Library this April.

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:

09.03.2026 23:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Science world still ‘in limbo’ as OK drives medical, weather research With funding and grants for science still marred by confusion and political uncertainty, science leaders are looking closely at important research in Oklahoma.

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:

09.03.2026 22:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New OKC Animal Welfare Center sees progress marked with celebration Officials, stakeholders, and members of the animal-loving community gathered Tuesday to celebrate progress for the new MAPS 4 Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center.

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:

09.03.2026 16:24 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Mystery Class is back with second sampler of OK musicmakers 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."

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:

09.03.2026 00:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oscars 2026: Sports movies tackle American ego, competitive drive 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.

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:

08.03.2026 21:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Despite cold, pro-science rally draws modest crowd to Capitol 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.

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:

08.03.2026 15:00 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump to nominate Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS 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.

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:

06.03.2026 23:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Science world still ‘in limbo’ as OK drives medical, weather research With funding and grants for science still marred by confusion and political uncertainty, science leaders are looking closely at important research in Oklahoma.

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:

06.03.2026 21:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New plans outlined for Downtown bike trail following Classen ban 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.

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:

06.03.2026 17:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘9 to 5’ at Classen SAS puts students in control, empowers women Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" Thursday through Saturday, delivering a powerful message of female solidarity.

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:

06.03.2026 15:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New OKC Animal Welfare Center sees progress marked with celebration Officials, stakeholders, and members of the animal-loving community gathered Tuesday to celebrate progress for the new MAPS 4 Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center.

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:

06.03.2026 12:30 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump to nominate Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS 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.

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:

06.03.2026 03:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘9 to 5’ at Classen SAS puts students in control, empowers women Classen SAS presents an all-student production of musical workplace comedy "9 to 5" Thursday through Saturday, delivering a powerful message of female solidarity.

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:

05.03.2026 23:00 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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New plans outlined for Downtown bike trail following Classen ban 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.

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:

05.03.2026 17:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fanwave Artist Showcase to crank volume, thank fans at Res Head 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.

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:

05.03.2026 15:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info 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.

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:

05.03.2026 13:24 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Cold case homicides from 2021 and 2003 see suspects booked OKCPD has booked suspects and closed investigations for a pair of longstanding cold case homicides, one of which dates back over two decades.

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:

04.03.2026 15:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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EMBARK celebrates 2 years of BRT success, 1 million riders Officials celebrated EMBARK's Bus Rapid Transit system and the dual milestones of two years in operation and one million riders.

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:

04.03.2026 13:24 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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New plans outlined for Downtown bike trail following Classen ban 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.

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:

04.03.2026 12:00 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Canterbury Voices presents night of musical theatre with ‘On Broadway’ 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.

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:

04.03.2026 01:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fanwave Artist Showcase to crank volume, thank fans at Res Head 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.

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:

03.03.2026 23:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oscars 2026: Poetry and power drive pair of stunning contenders Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion.

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:

03.03.2026 17:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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OKC Free Press joins OKCMOA Moderns, Film Society for Oscars chat OKCMOA highlighted their Film Society and Moderns members in an event Wednesday with Free Press's own Brett Fieldcamp discussing films and Oscar nominees.

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:

03.03.2026 15:24 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Justice Department sues Oklahoma to force release of protected voter info 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.

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

03.03.2026 13:24 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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PRESS RELEASE: Community celebrates grand opening of Pete White YMCA The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City welcomed the community to celebrate the official grand opening of the Pete White YMCA.

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

02.03.2026 21:00 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oscars 2026: Poetry and power drive pair of stunning contenders Best Picture contenders "Hamnet" and "Train Dreams" share a similar focus on tragedy, but also a welcome embrace of natural beauty and poetic emotion.

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:

02.03.2026 02:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0