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Water tied to nearby construction flooded Putnam City North's Performing Arts Center over the weekend, canceling the school's final musical while crews assess damage.
Baristas at the Hwy 9 & Classen Starbucks in Norman voted 17–9 to unionize with Starbucks Workers United. The crew will now move into contract talks after citing staffing and scheduling concerns.
Oklahoma City’s Point‑in‑Time count fell 1%, the first overall decline since 2022, as Key to Home housing efforts continue. But 55% of unsheltered people were newly homeless.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be at Mitch Park next Thursday–Sunday with free public viewing and ceremonies.
Skyline Food Pantry says SNAP eligibility changes this spring are already increasing demand on Oklahoma City pantries. Local networks warn donations and volunteers will be critical.
Five years after opening, The Market at Eastpoint has turned a food desert into a neighborhood hub while RestoreOKC races to preserve a larger grocer at 36th and Lincoln.
Low‑interest SBA disaster loans are available to Garfield County residents and businesses after late‑April storms. This explains eligibility and where to apply.
Letter carriers will pick up filled donation bags on May 9; small pantry donations become thousands of meals across Oklahoma.
A 13-year-old Rottweiler mix named Pup was rescued alive after 44 hours trapped in the rubble of an EF‑4 tornado that leveled homes in Enid, Oklahoma.
A removed post calling for staged "one‑on‑one" fights at Orvis Risner Elementary has parents demanding clearer anti‑bullying action from the district.
Severe storms exposed holes in Oklahoma's outdoor siren network, prompting counties to add solar-powered units and urging residents to rely on weather radios and app alerts.
Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason resigned Monday, effective immediately, after 33 years in law enforcement. His brief resignation letter gave no reason and county leaders have not named a replacement.
A new Caddo Nation child care and community center near Hinton will add about 75 licensed slots and community amenities while creating tribal construction and solar jobs.
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