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Ryan Coogler's Deep South horror-musical is a critical and box office smash with a record number of Oscar noms, so why isn't it a lock for Best Picture? | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/oscars-2026-...
Oscars 2026: ‘Sinners’ a cultural landmark of horror, music
🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Ryan Coogler's Deep South horror-musical is a critical and box office smash with a record number of Oscar noms, so why isn't it a lock for Best Picture? | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/oscars-2026-...
NEW — With Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies empowered to make immigration arrests, some state and local police have become an arm of ICE across the state. | Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch reports:
Oklahoma becomes ICE arrest hub as federal policy drives enforcement explosion
With Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies empowered to make immigration arrests, some state and local police have become an arm of ICE across the state.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
NEW — With Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies empowered to make immigration arrests, some state and local police have become an arm of ICE across the state. | Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch reports:
NEW — Here are updates, photos, and upcoming traffic advisories around the ongoing demolition of the former Myriad Convention Center, future site of the new OKC Arena. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Traffic advisories and current activity around demo of former Myriad Convention Center
Here are updates, photos, and upcoming traffic advisories around the ongoing demolition of the former Myriad Convention Center, future site of the new OKC Arena.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NEW — Here are updates, photos, and upcoming traffic advisories around the ongoing demolition of the former Myriad Convention Center, future site of the new OKC Arena. | Staff reports:
OKC's MAPS 3 Convention Center celebrated five years after 700+ events, 970K guests, and $147M generated in spending. | Zoe Elrod reports: freepressokc.com/five-years-i...
Five years in, OKC Convention Center surpasses goals
Oklahoma City celebrated five years of its MAPS 3 Convention Center, which has hosted 700+ events, welcomed 970K guests, and generated $147M in spending.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
OKC's MAPS 3 Convention Center celebrated five years after 700+ events, 970K guests, and $147M generated in spending. | Zoe Elrod reports: freepressokc.com/five-years-i...
The Okla County Detention Ctr has announced a more restrictive policy about releasing info to the media, with one in-custody death not being reported for more than a week. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/oklahoma-cou...
Oklahoma County Jail clamps down on releasing death info
As the Okla County Detention Ctr released slim info about a detainee death, it also announced a more restrictive policy about releasing info to the media.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The Okla County Detention Ctr has announced a more restrictive policy about releasing info to the media, with one in-custody death not being reported for more than a week. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/oklahoma-cou...
Political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns, are stirring screens across OKC this month.
Timely political films bring lens of history to present day
February sees a slate of historical and political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns in OK and beyond.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns, are stirring screens across OKC this month.
The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election. freepressokc.com/municipal-vo...
Municipal voters encounter scarce access to campaign finance records
The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election. freepressokc.com/municipal-vo...
Some creative and soulful locals are taking the stage this month in wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:
Stacked showcases see loaded lineups for local concerts in Feb
Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Some creative and soulful locals are taking the stage this month in wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:
NEW — The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election. | Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch reports:
Municipal voters encounter scarce access to campaign finance records
The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM
NEW — The failed rollout of an online filing system has kept Oklahomans in the dark about municipal campaign finances, including for OKC's recent mayoral election. | Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch reports:
NEW — Beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, select food items will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP, per OKDHS. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: SNAP Healthy Foods Waiver, limiting candy and soda purchases goes into effect Feb. 15
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, select food items will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP, per OKDHS.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NEW — Beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, select food items will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP, per OKDHS. | Staff reports:
Claiming more than 80% of the vote against just one challenger, OKC Mayor David Holt secured a third term Tuesday night. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Holt secures third term as Mayor in landslide victory
Incumbent OKC Mayor David Holt secured a third term in a landslide victory Tuesday night, claiming more than 80% of the vote.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Claiming more than 80% of the vote against just one challenger, OKC Mayor David Holt secured a third term Tuesday night. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/oscars-2026-...
Oscars 2026: ‘Sinners’ a cultural landmark of horror, music
🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize.
freepressokc.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/oscars-2026-...
In case you missed it: A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis. freepressokc.com/church-housi...
Church housing bill would bypass local zoning rules
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
In case you missed it: A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis. freepressokc.com/church-housi...
NEW — 🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Oscars 2026: âSinnersâ a cultural landmark of horror, music
ð¬ With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
NEW — 🎬 With the Oscar race in full swing, box office smash "Sinners" is dominating nearly every category, but still doesn't seem like a lock for the biggest prize. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
In case you missed it: Four people are dead after three OKC shootings over 27 hours in the last weekend. freepressokc.com/4-dead-in-se...
4 dead in separate Oklahoma City shootings over weekend
Four people are dead after three OKC shootings over 27 hours this weekend. No arrests have been made. #OKC #Crime #Homicide
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February 13, 2026 at 11:24 PM
In case you missed it: Four people are dead after three OKC shootings over 27 hours in the last weekend. freepressokc.com/4-dead-in-se...
NEW — OKC Streetcar service will be temporarily suspended and replaced with a bus shuttle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 for work relating to the new Downtown arena. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: OKC Streetcar service interruption Feb. 18-22
OKC Streetcar service will be temporarily suspended and replaced with a bus shuttle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 for work relating to the new Downtown arena.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NEW — OKC Streetcar service will be temporarily suspended and replaced with a bus shuttle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 for work relating to the new Downtown arena. | Staff reports:
Brett Fieldcamp has become the new owner of Oklahoma City Free Press as founder Brett Dickerson retires after nearly 10 years of developing the company. freepressokc.com/okla-city-fr...
Okla City Free Press gains new leader as founder retires
Brett Fieldcamp takes over as the new owner of Oklahoma City Free Press as founder Brett Dickerson retires after nearly 10 years of developing the company.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Brett Fieldcamp has become the new owner of Oklahoma City Free Press as founder Brett Dickerson retires after nearly 10 years of developing the company. freepressokc.com/okla-city-fr...
Incumbent City of Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt secured a third term in a landslide victory Tuesday night, claiming more than 80% of the vote. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/holt-secures...
Holt secures third term as Mayor in landslide victory
Incumbent OKC Mayor David Holt secured a third term in a landslide victory Tuesday night, claiming more than 80% of the vote.
freepressokc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Incumbent City of Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt secured a third term in a landslide victory Tuesday night, claiming more than 80% of the vote. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/holt-secures...
Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/stacked-show...
Stacked showcases see loaded lineups for local concerts in Feb
Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters.
freepressokc.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/stacked-show...
NEW — Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Stacked showcases see loaded lineups for local concerts in Feb
Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters.
freepressokc.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
NEW — Some of OKC's most creative and soulful acts are taking the stage en masse this month in some wide-reaching showcases for songwriters and sound-crafters. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
NEW — Homelessness care non-profit City Care announces the appointment of Pam Millington, Kristi Leonard, and Mallory O’Neill to its Board of Directors. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: City Care welcomes three new members to Board of Directors
Homelessness care non-profit City Care announces the appointment of Pam Millington, Kristi Leonard, and Mallory O’Neill to its Board of Directors.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
NEW — Homelessness care non-profit City Care announces the appointment of Pam Millington, Kristi Leonard, and Mallory O’Neill to its Board of Directors. | Staff reports:
Oklahoma artists have new tracks showcasing riff-heavy emo, bouncing, quirky alt-pop, and an old school hip-hop anthem from a Tulsa scene stalwart. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/new-oklahoma...
New Oklahoma music drops bring a little light to dark times
Some Oklahoman artists have dropped new tracks showcasing riff-heavy emo, bouncing, quirky alt-pop, and an old school hip-hop anthem from a Tulsa scene stalwart.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Oklahoma artists have new tracks showcasing riff-heavy emo, bouncing, quirky alt-pop, and an old school hip-hop anthem from a Tulsa scene stalwart. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/new-oklahoma...
During February a slate of historical and political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns in OK and beyond. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/timely-polit...
Timely political films bring lens of history to present day
February sees a slate of historical and political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns in OK and beyond.
freepressokc.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
During February a slate of historical and political films spotlighting activism, whistleblowing, and nuclear testing, echoing present day concerns in OK and beyond. | Film by OKCMOA Film with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/timely-polit...
NEW — Calm Waters' private mental health care and counseling clinic announces the expansion of its grief support services. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Calm Waters expands counseling clinic grief support services
Calm Waters' private mental health care and counseling clinic announces the expansion of its grief support services.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NEW — Calm Waters' private mental health care and counseling clinic announces the expansion of its grief support services. | Staff reports:
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis. | Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, has the details: freepressokc.com/church-housi...
Church housing bill would bypass local zoning rules
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis.
freepressokc.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
A proposed Oklahoma bill would let churches build affordable housing on their land—skipping local zoning rules—to help address the state’s housing crisis. | Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, has the details: freepressokc.com/church-housi...