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01/07/2026

With the new year finally underway, all eyes in film turn, inevitably, to the awards race and the once again impending Oscar season. Brett Fieldcamp has the first installment with this review. Film by OKCMOA Film:

With the new year underway, all eyes in film turn, inevitably, to the awards race and the once again impending Oscar season. Here's the first of our coverage.

01/07/2026

Oklahoma is the only state not releasing county measles data as cases rise. Doctors warn the lack of transparency could delay responses to outbreaks now. | Paul Monies with Oklahoma Watch reports:

Oklahoma is the only state not releasing county measles data as cases rise. Doctors warn the lack of transparency could delay responses to outbreaks now.

01/07/2026

Oklahoma City recorded its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot to death in a southeast mobile home park. The suspect is in jail on a $10 million bond. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Oklahoma City logged its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot to death in a southeast mobile home park. The suspect was jailed on a $10 million bond.

01/07/2026

NEW - The Metropolitan Library System is hosting its annual Winter Reading Challenge and other events throughout January. | Staff reports

The Metropolitan Library System is hosting its annual Winter Reading Challenge and other events throughout January.

01/07/2026

Oklahoma City’s Key to Home has housed 500 people through its Encampment Rehousing Initiative, marking major progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Oklahoma City’s Key to Home has housed 500 people through its Encampment Rehousing Initiative, marking major progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness.

01/07/2026

NEW - Oklahoma is the only state not releasing county measles data as cases rise. Doctors warn the lack of transparency could delay responses to outbreaks now. | Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch reports

Oklahoma is the only state not releasing county measles data as cases rise. Doctors warn the lack of transparency could delay responses to outbreaks now.

01/06/2026

A state district judge in Okla County ruled that state AG Drummond can intervene in a key case against State Farm, opening the door to probe 1,000s of denied hail damage claims in Okla. | JC Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, reports:

An OK County judge ruled that AG Drummond can intervene in a key case against State Farm, opening the door to probe 1,000s of denied hail damage claims in Okla.

01/06/2026

NEW - OKLAHOMA CITY - With the new year finally underway, all eyes in film turn, inevitably, to the awards race and the once again impending Oscar... | Brett Fieldcamp reports

OKLAHOMA CITY - With the new year finally underway, all eyes in film turn, inevitably, to the awards race and the once again impending Oscar season, and in this column, that means full, detailed breakdowns of each major contender and its chances at Academy glory. With a little over two weeks left be...

01/06/2026

NEW - EMBARK has launched a six-month pilot program for free fares on the OKC Streetcar now through July 5. | Staff reports

EMBARK has launched a six-month pilot program for free fares on the OKC Streetcar now through July 5.

01/06/2026

If you're going easy this January, but you still want to enjoy the city's music scene, here are four events for sitting back and getting lost in the sound. | Music by True Sky Credit Union with Brett Fieldcamp:

If you're taking it easy this January, but you still want to enjoy the city's music scene, here are four events for sitting back and getting lost in the sound.

01/06/2026

As 2026 begins, 230 mayors have signed the Oklahoma City Declaration—rejecting political violence and pledging to lead with civility and unity. | Brett Dickerson has the details:

As 2026 begins, 230 mayors have signed the Oklahoma City Declaration—rejecting political violence and pledging to lead with civility and unity.

01/06/2026

Oklahoma City logged its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot to death in a southeast mobile home park. The suspect was jailed on a $10 million bond. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Oklahoma City logged its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot to death in a southeast mobile home park. The suspect was jailed on a $10 million bond.

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