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Corey Harris says his Corey B. Cookin' spot in northeast Oklahoma City was vandalized and he received death threats; neighbors have stepped in to help.
Politics & Govt in ...
Trump has stepped into Oklahoma’s crowded 1st District primary by endorsing Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, a move that could redirect money and attention before the June 16 primary.
Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have extended OETA’s life, leaving public television’s funding and emergency‑alert role uncertain ahead of a July 1 deadline.
Sports in ...
Oklahoma City pulled away in the second half to beat the Lakers 125-107, giving the Thunder a 2-0 edge in the West semis. Defensive stops and bench scoring proved decisive.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear morning; highs near 85°F Friday with scattered storms possible after 4 p.m.
A marginal severe-weather risk returns Friday across central Oklahoma, with hail, damaging gusts and a small tornado threat during the evening commute.
After filings closed on April 3, 2026, 138 of 152 Oklahoma judicial offices had only one candidate, meaning dozens of judges will take office without a contested vote.
Community & Society in ...
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.
Fire crews responded Thursday to a house fire in the 6400 block of South County Line Road in Oklahoma City; initial posts say crews were on scene and no injuries were reported.
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB 1371, creating a state fund for unpaid mineral royalties and rewriting interest and remittance rules under the PRSA.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Legislature raised the home‑food sales cap to $250,000 and renamed the statute the Local Food Freedom Act. The measure keeps labeling and training rules and takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.
State Superintendent Lindel Fields asked top state officials to review Feed The Kids after OSDE and USDA flagged possible irregularities in federal reimbursements.
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.
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