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08/18/2025

NEW - The OKC music scene is capping off the month of August with high-energy folk jams, psych-pop parties, and alt-rock benefits, all over just one week. | Brett Fieldcamp reports

The OKC music scene is capping off the month of August with high-energy folk jams, psych-pop parties, and alt-rock benefits, all over just one week.

08/18/2025

NEW - Legislative leaders praised a unanimous Ethics Commission ruling that elected state officeholders may use campaign funds to cover security. | Staff reports

Legislative leaders praised a unanimous Ethics Commission ruling that elected state officeholders may use campaign funds to cover security.

08/18/2025

NYC playwright Chip Keebaugh chose to debut his latest work at Oklahoma Contemporary in OKC this last weekend, produced by Norman's Co.Arts. | Adrian Proctor was there and has this review:

Debuting at Contemporary, "Grœnland," a new play developed by Norman's Co.Arts, is "a hefty three-hour journey into a world that history has all but forgotten."

08/18/2025

The Okla County Sheriff has given the Okla County DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw n**e images on a TV in his office. | Brett Dickerson reports:

The Okla County Sheriff has given the DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw n**e images on a TV in his office.

08/18/2025

NEW - Oklahoma drivers could save $1B a year on auto insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees. | JC Hallman, Oklahoma Watch reports

Oklahoma drivers could save $1B a year on auto insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees.

08/18/2025

Students danced into the new school year as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Students danced into the new year at Classen SAS at NE as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals.

08/17/2025

🎬 Not all teen movies are raunchy comedies or morality dramas. OKC theaters have some that are fun, mysterious, or disturbing, too! | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA Film:

🎬 Not all teen movies are raunchy comedies or morality dramas. OKC theaters have some that are fun, mysterious, or disturbing, just in time for the school year.

08/17/2025

Two have been booked for murder after a drive-by shooting Thursday in SE OKC. The shooting left one dead and one wounded. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Two are booked for murder after a drive-by shooting Thurs in SE OKC left one dead and one wounded. Police say the suspects fled to Wewoka before their arrest.

08/17/2025

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office has given the DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw n**e images on a TV in his office. | Brett Dickerson reports:

The Okla County Sheriff has given the DA its investigation into State Supt. Ryan Walters after board members alleged they saw n**e images on a TV in his office.

08/17/2025

Debuting at Contemporary, "Grœnland," a new play developed by Norman's Co.Arts, is "a hefty three-hour journey into a world that history has all but forgotten." | Adrienne Proctor reviews this short-run local production:

Debuting at Contemporary, "Grœnland," a new play developed by Norman's Co.Arts, is "a hefty three-hour journey into a world that history has all but forgotten."

08/17/2025

Three interesting and intricately produced style-mixers in OKC are all dropping new releases across art-pop, alt-folk, and genre-defying hip-hop. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union:

Three of the most interesting and intricately produced style-mixers in OKC are all dropping new releases across art-pop, alt-folk, and genre-defying hip-hop.

08/16/2025

Students danced their way into a new school year in Teacher of the Year Erica Vasquez's high school flamenco class at Classen SAS at NE. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Students danced into the new year at Classen SAS at NE as OKCPS opened with rising attendance, strong staffing, and fresh community goals.

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