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Report indicates rise in Oklahoma City's homeless population in past year
OKLAHOMA CITY — Data from an annual survey shows hundreds more people are experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City than the previous year. A report released Friday shows an increase of 402 more people experiencing homelessness and indicated a 17% increase in the number of those considered chronic homelessness. The...
'This is your choice': Band teacher was allegedly fired from job while deployed for Air Force service, and the DOJ noticed
The U.S. Justice Department is suing an Oklahoma school district accused of barring an Air Force Reserve airman deployed for military service from resuming his job as an elementary school band teacher. The post ‘This is your choice’: Band teacher was allegedly fired from job while deployed for Air Force service, and the DOJ noticed first appeared on Law & Crime.
What's the best time of day to mow in Oklahoma? How to help your lawn (and neighbors)
With summer on its way, and plenty of rain keeping lawns growing at a steady pace, Oklahomans are officially in lawn-mowing season. It's a dreaded chore that some choose to outsource to professionals, while many others take it on themselves to mow their own lawn. But at times it seems there's really no convenient time to mow the lawn. It's either too early, too late or, especially with the rainy spring Oklahoma has had, the grass is too wet.
'Out Of State Dollars Are Better': WCWS Tourism Boosts Oklahoma City Economy
The women's college world series is pulling fans from across the country to the Oklahoma City metro. Sunday marks games 9 and 10 and Devon Park was crawling with fans here to watch their teams compete for the title. But no matter who comes out on top, the Women's College World Series is a win for the state of Oklahoma.
Sterling Shephard's mom has message for lawmakers: Help train kids to save lives | Letters
Policies needed to require cardiac responses plans in schools. I lost my husband, Derrick Shepard, to a cardiac arrest when he was only 35. As a former University of Oklahoma and NFL wide receiver, Derrick was the picture of health when he died. Our son, Sterling, is now a professional...
Voter registration event, free concert scheduled for First Americans Museum
OKLAHOMA CITY — The First Americans Museum will host a free outdoor concert and voter registration event on Sunday in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. Featuring indigenous musicians, the...
Oklahoma City Council To Vote On Terminating Agreement With Prairie Surf Studios
The Oklahoma City Council will meet on Tuesday to consider the next step toward building a new arena Downtown to replace the Paycom Center. An agenda filed on Friday shows the councilors will vote on whether to formally terminate the agreement with Prairie Surf Studios. It's currently inside the former...
First ever Poochella kicks off dog events in June with costumes, beer and adoptions
The dog days of summer are coming to the Oklahoma City metro area with several events to celebrate canines, including adoptions, contests and walks. The OK Humane Society is hosting the first ever Poochella with free general admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 in Lower Scissortail Park, 407 SW 10th St. T-shirt and activity bundles are available and all funds go to support the Humane Society.
Warrant Clearing Event To Be Held For Oklahoma County
A warrant clearing event is being held in Oklahoma City Saturday by the Oklahoma County Courts. The event will have Oklahoma County judges, court clerk staff, and attorneys from the offices of the Public Defender and District Attorney, service providers like TEEM, Diversion Hub, Bail Project, and Urban League and municipalities to help people clear their warrants.
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