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‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
OKC Philharmonic celebrates power, scope of music in 2026-27 season
The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart
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September 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
“This will be the first water release OCWUT has made from Canton Lake this year,” a press release from The City of OKC reads, “with the most recent release occurring in 2024.” | Tyler Smothers reports: freepressokc.com/lake-hefner-...
Lake Hefner set for replenishment from western OK lake
Beginning Thursday, the City of OKC will replenish the struggling Lake Hefner with water from Canton Lake in western OK as drought has taken a toll on both lakes
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September 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
“This will be the first water release OCWUT has made from Canton Lake this year,” a press release from The City of OKC reads, “with the most recent release occurring in 2024.” | Tyler Smothers reports: freepressokc.com/lake-hefner-...
‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
OKC Philharmonic celebrates power, scope of music in 2026-27 season
The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart
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September 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
NEW - The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, running until Sept. 27, features food, music, carnival rides and new attractions, with a Route 66 theme | Zoe Elrod reports:
OK State Fair embraces fun, food, Route 66 theme through Sept 27
The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, running until Sept. 27, features food, music, carnival rides and new attractions, with a Route 66 theme.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
NEW - The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, running until Sept. 27, features food, music, carnival rides and new attractions, with a Route 66 theme | Zoe Elrod reports:
NEW - Lance Shroyer, the former Oklahoma State Trooper tapped to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been withdrawn by the White House with no explanation | Ariana Figueroa reports for Oklahoma Voice & States Newsroom:
Former Oklahoma State Trooper pulled from nomination to lead ICE
Lance Shroyer, the former Oklahoma State Trooper tapped to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been withdrawn by the White House with no explanation
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September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
NEW - Lance Shroyer, the former Oklahoma State Trooper tapped to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been withdrawn by the White House with no explanation | Ariana Figueroa reports for Oklahoma Voice & States Newsroom:
“The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is open now through September 20th. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okcmoa-welco...
OKCMOA welcomes breadth, beauty of art from famed Puerto Rican museum
OKCMOA is showcasing the remarkable collection of Puerto Rico's Museo de Arte de Ponce with "The Sense of Beauty," highlighting a wide range of art history and culture.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
“The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is open now through September 20th. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okcmoa-welco...
NEW - A Starbucks store in Ponca City and another in south Norman have voted to unionize, citing OKC stores as inspiration as calls for boycott sweep the nation | Alex Gatley reports:
North OK Starbucks union wins election amid expansion, calls for boycott
A Starbucks store in Ponca City and another in south Norman have voted to unionize, citing OKC stores as inspiration as calls for boycott sweep the nation
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September 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
NEW - A Starbucks store in Ponca City and another in south Norman have voted to unionize, citing OKC stores as inspiration as calls for boycott sweep the nation | Alex Gatley reports:
Davis’ trial was originally slated for October of 2025, but faced multiple administrative delays... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-man-to-r...
OKC man to receive life in prison for 2024 murder of roommate
An OKC man is expected to serve life in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2024 killing of his former roommate.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Davis’ trial was originally slated for October of 2025, but faced multiple administrative delays... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-man-to-r...
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to a Ward 7 Info Session Sept. 24 to learn more about the Community Public Safety Advisory Board, a citizen-led board for police oversight in OKC | Staff reports:
PRESS RELEASE: Community Public Safety Board to host Ward 7 Info Session Sept. 24
The community is invited to a Ward 7 Info Session Sept. 24 to learn more about the Community Public Safety Advisory Board, a citizen-led board for police oversight in OKC
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September 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to a Ward 7 Info Session Sept. 24 to learn more about the Community Public Safety Advisory Board, a citizen-led board for police oversight in OKC | Staff reports:
‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
OKC Philharmonic celebrates power, scope of music in 2026-27 season
The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart
freepressokc.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
‘America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration’ – Saturday, September 19th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
NEW - Beginning Thursday, the City of OKC will replenish the struggling Lake Hefner with water from Canton Lake in western OK as drought has taken a toll on both lakes | Tyler Smothers reports:
Lake Hefner set for replenishment from western OK lake
Beginning Thursday, the City of OKC will replenish the struggling Lake Hefner with water from Canton Lake in western OK as drought has taken a toll on both lakes
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September 16, 2026 at 2:35 AM
NEW - Beginning Thursday, the City of OKC will replenish the struggling Lake Hefner with water from Canton Lake in western OK as drought has taken a toll on both lakes | Tyler Smothers reports:
“The work requirements themselves can exclude people from coverage, while the reporting and documentation process creates a separate risk that eligible people will lose care...” -Kati Malicoate, OK Policy Communications Associate | Erin Schalk reports: freepressokc.com/what-next-ye...
What next year’s big Medicaid changes could mean for Oklahomans
Significant changes to Medicaid are set to take effect next year, affecting millions of Americans, including nearly 1 in 4 Oklahomans.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
“The work requirements themselves can exclude people from coverage, while the reporting and documentation process creates a separate risk that eligible people will lose care...” -Kati Malicoate, OK Policy Communications Associate | Erin Schalk reports: freepressokc.com/what-next-ye...
“So the whole season is a little bit under the idea of ‘what is America to history?’ and ‘what is America?”- Alexander Mickelthwate, Maestro of Oklahoma City Philharmonic | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
OKC Philharmonic celebrates power, scope of music in 2026-27 season
The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart
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September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“So the whole season is a little bit under the idea of ‘what is America to history?’ and ‘what is America?”- Alexander Mickelthwate, Maestro of Oklahoma City Philharmonic | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okc-philharm...
NEW - An OKC man is expected to serve life in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2024 killing of his former roommate | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
OKC man to receive life in prison for 2024 murder of roommate
An OKC man is expected to serve life in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2024 killing of his former roommate.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:11 PM
NEW - An OKC man is expected to serve life in prison after being convicted of murder in the 2024 killing of his former roommate | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
“What’s interesting about the show is that all of these things are upbeat, even the ones who are kind of dour,” -David Salle, Curator | Zoe Elrod reports: freepressokc.com/oklahoma-con...
Oklahoma Contemporary exhibit explores the ‘inner life’ of art
A new show at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center pairs unlikely works of art together for a unique exhibition.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“What’s interesting about the show is that all of these things are upbeat, even the ones who are kind of dour,” -David Salle, Curator | Zoe Elrod reports: freepressokc.com/oklahoma-con...
“There are multiple active investigations going on at this time regarding threats toward City Council members and other officials in City government.” -Msgt. Gary Knight | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/police-confi...
Police confirm threats against City Council following Flock vote
Members of City Council have reported death threats following their controversial votes in favor of Flock cameras in OKC, and police confirmed investigations are underway
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September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“There are multiple active investigations going on at this time regarding threats toward City Council members and other officials in City government.” -Msgt. Gary Knight | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/police-confi...
NEW - The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart | Music with Brett Fieldcamp
OKC Philharmonic celebrates power, scope of music in 2026-27 season
The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart
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September 14, 2026 at 3:21 AM
NEW - The OKC Philharmonic launches a new season, spotlighting the epic power and towering scale of symphonic music and the legends and legacies at its heart | Music with Brett Fieldcamp
There’s a full ensemble of characters and more than a few plot threads, ranging from emotional and distraught to goofy, bickering action-comedy, from ratcheting suspense and full horror to sweeping, crowd-pleasing action... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/korean-block...
Korean blockbuster ‘Hope’ a massive romp of guns, gore, and good fun
Korean sci-fi action blockbuster "Hope" is a madcap riot of monsters, gore, and epic twists, all adding up to more fun than you've had at the theater in years.
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September 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
There’s a full ensemble of characters and more than a few plot threads, ranging from emotional and distraught to goofy, bickering action-comedy, from ratcheting suspense and full horror to sweeping, crowd-pleasing action... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/korean-block...
“The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is open now through September 20th. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okcmoa-welco...
OKCMOA welcomes breadth, beauty of art from famed Puerto Rican museum
OKCMOA is showcasing the remarkable collection of Puerto Rico's Museo de Arte de Ponce with "The Sense of Beauty," highlighting a wide range of art history and culture.
freepressokc.com
September 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is open now through September 20th. | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/okcmoa-welco...
Detectives determined that injuries found...were consistent with homicide and were able to develop a suspect... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/northwest-ok...
Northwest OKC killing marks 45th homicide of the year
A woman was found dead in a northwest OKC apartment complex and police now have a suspect in custody
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September 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Detectives determined that injuries found...were consistent with homicide and were able to develop a suspect... | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/northwest-ok...
Chat Pile – ‘Who Loves the Sun’ album release – Tower Theatre – Saturday, September 12th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/radiant-reve...
Radiant, revelatory, and raucous release shows hit OKC music scene
In coming weeks, OKC will see shows celebrating an alt-R&B buzzmaker, an intimate, vulnerable new ballad, and a crushing new album from the city's biggest metal breakout.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Chat Pile – ‘Who Loves the Sun’ album release – Tower Theatre – Saturday, September 12th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/radiant-reve...
NEW - Members of City Council have reported death threats following their controversial votes in favor of Flock cameras in OKC, and police confirmed investigations are underway | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Police confirm threats against City Council following Flock vote
Members of City Council have reported death threats following their controversial votes in favor of Flock cameras in OKC, and police confirmed investigations are underway
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September 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
NEW - Members of City Council have reported death threats following their controversial votes in favor of Flock cameras in OKC, and police confirmed investigations are underway | Brett Fieldcamp reports:
Chat Pile – ‘Who Loves the Sun’ album release – Tower Theatre – Saturday, September 12th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/radiant-reve...
Radiant, revelatory, and raucous release shows hit OKC music scene
In coming weeks, OKC will see shows celebrating an alt-R&B buzzmaker, an intimate, vulnerable new ballad, and a crushing new album from the city's biggest metal breakout.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Chat Pile – ‘Who Loves the Sun’ album release – Tower Theatre – Saturday, September 12th | Brett Fieldcamp reports: freepressokc.com/radiant-reve...
Commissioners Jacob McHughes and Rusty Grissom said...that they voted to approve the settlement on the recommendation of attorneys who said the county could face paying millions more if the case went to trial. | Brianna Bailey, The Frontier reports: freepressokc.com/cleveland-co...
Cleveland Co. approves $20 mil settlement in death of Norman’s ‘Cookie Queen’
Cleveland County approved a $20-million settlement for the family of Norman resident Shannon Hanchett, who died in the county jail during a mental health crisis in 2022.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Commissioners Jacob McHughes and Rusty Grissom said...that they voted to approve the settlement on the recommendation of attorneys who said the county could face paying millions more if the case went to trial. | Brianna Bailey, The Frontier reports: freepressokc.com/cleveland-co...
"Taking away SoonerCare does not mean people stop needing health care––” -Alex Good, OK Policy’s Southwest Regional Organizer | Erin Schalk reports: freepressokc.com/what-next-ye...
What next year’s big Medicaid changes could mean for Oklahomans
Significant changes to Medicaid are set to take effect next year, affecting millions of Americans, including nearly 1 in 4 Oklahomans.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"Taking away SoonerCare does not mean people stop needing health care––” -Alex Good, OK Policy’s Southwest Regional Organizer | Erin Schalk reports: freepressokc.com/what-next-ye...