Oklahomans are being asked to take a simple step that could make a big impact: turn off unnecessary lights at night. For its second year, the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign is encouraging individuals and businesses to reduce nighttime lighting during peak migration periods, helping birds safely travel through the state along the Central Flyway. Led […]
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State of Homelessness Address set for May 7 in OKC
Oklahoma City residents are invited to take part in an upcoming community conversation on homelessness, as the Key to Home Partnership hosts its annual State of Homelessness Address on Thursday, May 7. The event will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Yale Theater and is free and open to the public. Organizers say […]
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MAPS 3 wellness center to be named for Mick and Terri Cornett
The MAPS 3 northwest Oklahoma City wellness facility will soon carry the name of a former mayor and his late wife. City officials announced the MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at 11501 N. Rockwell Ave. will be renamed the Mick and Terri Cornett MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, honoring their contributions to the […]
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OKC Memorial 31st Remembrance Ceremony Sunday, April 19
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will once again gather the community in reflection and remembrance on Sunday, April 19, marking 31 years since the 1995 bombing that forever changed the city. The annual Remembrance Ceremony honors the 168 people who were killed, as well as the survivors and countless others whose lives were […]
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Wildcat concept sets sights on downtown OKC’s Main Street revival
A long-vacant Art Deco corner in downtown Oklahoma City could soon become home to an ambitious new dining and social hub. The Social Order has announced plans for Wildcat, an all-day restaurant, bar and gathering space slated to open in late 2027 at 434 W Main St., at the intersection of Main and Walker. The […]
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Can Mullin Fix the DHS Clog?
This March, we had the [choose: delight, horror, other third emotion] of seeing one of our own Oklahomans populate national headlines. Markwayne Mullin –– of Mullin Plumbing fame –– has ascended the ranks to become head of the Department of Homeland Security. The former senator was appointed by Trump to replace the disgraced Kristi Noem […]
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New Lake Hefner Golf Club clubhouse opens with lakefront views, dining
City leaders, including Mayor David Holt, cut the ribbon Friday on the new Lake Hefner Golf Club clubhouse during its grand opening weekend. The 18,000-square-foot, two-story facility overlooks Lake Hefner and the North Course, offering updated amenities for golfers and visitors alike — plus a new dining destination. The first floor features a golf shop, […]
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OKC Zoo Sets New March Record
Spring Break proved to be a big win for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, which welcomed a record-breaking 160,420 visitors in March — its highest attendance ever for the month. The milestone tops last year’s March total and highlights the Zoo’s growing popularity as a go-to destination for families during Spring Break. “We […]
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Wide Open Experimental Film Festival returns to OKC with boundary-pushing cinema
The fifth annual Wide Open Experimental Film Festival is set to bring a bold mix of boundary-pushing cinema to Oklahoma City Museum of Art from April 24–26. Presented by the Oklahoma City University Film Department, the festival will showcase 65 short films from around the world, organized into six curated programs over three days. Known […]
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MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center Plans Get Final Approval
Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans for the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center, a key project within MAPS 4 that will bring a new cultural and educational space to Northeast Oklahoma City. Backed by $17.2 million in MAPS 4 funding, the 17,694-square-foot facility will serve as both an interpretive center and community gathering space. […]