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A man was shot to death Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-kil...
Man shot, killed on west side; suspect arrested in SW OKC
A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A man was shot to death Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-kil...
NEW — Staff and board at an OKC charter school say they deserve an apology—not probation—from a state board they claim acted on false info. No plan offered yet. | Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice reports:
OKC charter school disputes probation, denies issues
Staff and board at an OKC charter school say they deserve an apology—not probation—from a state board they claim acted on false info. No plan offered yet.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NEW — Staff and board at an OKC charter school say they deserve an apology—not probation—from a state board they claim acted on false info. No plan offered yet. | Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice reports:
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-shoot...
Police shoot and kill machete-wielding man in west OKC
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-shoot...
NEW — The OKC Metropolitan Association of Realtors is raising awareness of OKC's particular high home insurance rates. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Realtors Help OKC Homebuyers Navigate High Insurance Costs
The OKC Metropolitan Association of Realtors is raising awareness of OKC's particular high home insurance rates.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
NEW — The OKC Metropolitan Association of Realtors is raising awareness of OKC's particular high home insurance rates. | Staff reports:
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/child-dies-f...
Child dies from burns; mother’s boyfriend arrested
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/child-dies-f...
Local musicians and venues are helping give back and get involved this season with benefit concerts aimed at food insecurity and civic engagement. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/winter-benef...
Winter benefit concerts raising volume, raising money in OKC
A host of local musicians and venues are helping to give back and get involved this season with benefit concerts aimed at food insecurity and civic engagement.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Local musicians and venues are helping give back and get involved this season with benefit concerts aimed at food insecurity and civic engagement. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/winter-benef...
NEW — This holiday season, double the impact of your donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma with the Holiday Match. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Hunger Never Takes a Holiday: The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Holiday Match Returns
This holiday season, double the impact of your donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma with the Holiday Match.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW — This holiday season, double the impact of your donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma with the Holiday Match. | Staff reports:
A man was shot to death early Monday near the intersection of Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-kil...
Man shot, killed on west side; suspect arrested in SW OKC
A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A man was shot to death early Monday near the intersection of Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-kil...
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/not-feeling-...
Not feeling ‘Wicked’? Counterprogram with these classics in OKC
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp: freepressokc.com/not-feeling-...
Three OKCPD officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-shoot...
Police shoot and kill machete-wielding man in west OKC
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Three OKCPD officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-shoot...
NEW — Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports:
Police shoot and kill machete-wielding man in west OKC
Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
NEW — Three OKC officers shot and killed a man early Tuesday after police say he charged at them with a machete following an earlier alleged assault. | Brett Dickerson reports:
NEW — OKDHS is working with community organizations across the state to bring hope and joy to children and families involved in the child welfare system | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: OKDHS to bring Holiday Hope to children and families involved with the child welfare system
OKDHS is working with community organizations across the state to bring hope and joy to children and families involved in the child welfare system
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
NEW — OKDHS is working with community organizations across the state to bring hope and joy to children and families involved in the child welfare system | Staff reports:
An armed robbery turned deadly in SE Oklahoma City: A 21-year-old man was shot to death, and an 18-year-old is now in jail on a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-to-...
Man shot to death during robbery in SE OKC
An armed robbery turned deadly in SE Oklahoma City: A 21-year-old man was shot to death, and an 18-year-old is in jail on a murder complaint.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
An armed robbery turned deadly in SE Oklahoma City: A 21-year-old man was shot to death, and an 18-year-old is now in jail on a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-to-...
“It’s a lot harder for legislators to say no to their own constituents than to a lobbyist,” Bennett said. “I want to prepare my members to push back against that first, polished answer and know how to demand better.” | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/rep-forrest-...
Rep Forrest Bennett leaves Legislature for labor leadership
Calling it “an up-versus-down fight,” not Left versus Right, Forrest Bennett will leave the Legislature Dec. 1 to lead the Oklahoma AFL-CIO labor coalition.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
“It’s a lot harder for legislators to say no to their own constituents than to a lobbyist,” Bennett said. “I want to prepare my members to push back against that first, polished answer and know how to demand better.” | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/rep-forrest-...
NEW — As part of America Recycles Day, the OKC Utilities Department has launched a new website to help residents better sort their recycling. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: City launches new online tool to help residents Recycle Right
As part of America Recycles Day, the OKC Utilities Department has launched a new website to help residents better sort their recycling.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW — As part of America Recycles Day, the OKC Utilities Department has launched a new website to help residents better sort their recycling. | Staff reports:
NEW — A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing. | Brett Dickerson reports:
Man shot, killed on west side; suspect arrested in SW OKC
A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NEW — A man was shot to death early Monday near Melrose and Rockwell, marking OKC’s 63rd homicide of 2025. A suspect has been arrested. Investigation ongoing. | Brett Dickerson reports:
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA: freepressokc.com/not-feeling-...
Not feeling ‘Wicked’? Counterprogram with these classics in OKC
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens.
freepressokc.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA: freepressokc.com/not-feeling-...
A 21-year-old man died after being shot during a suspected robbery Saturday evening in southeast Oklahoma City. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-to-...
Man shot to death during robbery in SE OKC
An armed robbery turned deadly in SE Oklahoma City: A 21-year-old man was shot to death, and an 18-year-old is in jail on a murder complaint.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A 21-year-old man died after being shot during a suspected robbery Saturday evening in southeast Oklahoma City. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-to-...
Local musicians and venues are hosting benefit concerts to address food insecurity and promote civic engagement this season. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/winter-benef...
Winter benefit concerts raising volume, raising money in OKC
A host of local musicians and venues are helping to give back and get involved this season with benefit concerts aimed at food insecurity and civic engagement.
freepressokc.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Local musicians and venues are hosting benefit concerts to address food insecurity and promote civic engagement this season. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/winter-benef...
A 1-year-old boy died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/child-dies-f...
Child dies from burns; mother’s boyfriend arrested
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A 1-year-old boy died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/child-dies-f...
NEW — A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports:
Child dies from burns; mother’s boyfriend arrested
A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NEW — A 1-year-old child died after suffering severe burns in OKC. Detectives believe his mother’s boyfriend was responsible. He’s now facing a murder complaint. | Brett Dickerson reports:
NEW — Factory Obscura is giving back and giving thanks this season with a food drive, holiday artist markets, and ticket discounts through the end of the year. | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Food drive, holiday markets, and discounted tickets at Factory Obscura
Factory Obscura is giving back and giving thanks this season with a food drive, holiday artist markets, and ticket discounts through the end of the year.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
NEW — Factory Obscura is giving back and giving thanks this season with a food drive, holiday artist markets, and ticket discounts through the end of the year. | Staff reports:
In west OKC one man is dead from gunshot wounds and a woman is recovering from her wounds. The suspect is in custody. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/teen-arreste...
Teen arrested after deadly shooting in west Oklahoma City
A 20-year-old is in custody after a shooting in west OKC left one man dead and a woman wounded. Police say the suspect fled but was later arrested.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In west OKC one man is dead from gunshot wounds and a woman is recovering from her wounds. The suspect is in custody. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/teen-arreste...
Police are still investigating a shooting on the NW Expressway in OKC where a man was killed. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-and...
Man shot and killed on OKC’s NW Expressway; suspect arrested
A man was shot and killed early Tuesday on NW Expressway in OKC’s 60th homicide of 2025. One suspect is in custody. Police are still investigating.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Police are still investigating a shooting on the NW Expressway in OKC where a man was killed. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/man-shot-and...
NEW — 🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Not feeling ‘Wicked’? Counterprogram with these classics in OKC
🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW — 🎬 If the witchy new blockbuster musical isn't exciting you, then try these other options exploring, friendship, society, and musical defiance on OKC screens. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: