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Oklahoma turnpikes will cost more starting in January

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Vigil planned ahead of high-profile Oklahoma inmate's execution

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied clemency for a high-profile death row inmate in Oklahoma, a local organization is protesting his execution. James Pavatt was sentenced to death for the 2001 murder of Rob Andrew, a 39-year-old Oklahoma City advertising executive and father...

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New NW OKC Walmart Supercenter Debuts With Sushi Bar, Ree Drummond and Cowboys Cheerleaders

A sprawling new Walmart Supercenter opened Wednesday in northwest Oklahoma City, bringing a sushi station, a Hispanic bakery section, and an eight-pump fuel station to the Deercrest Marketplace development near Rockwell Avenue and Memorial Road. The 175,000-square-foot store at 6805 NW 138th St. drew a grand opening crowd that included Oklahoma native Ree Drummond, former Thunder player Nick Collison, and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

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OKC’s Asian District celebrates over 50 years along Route 66

OKLAHOMA CITY - As Route 66 prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Oklahoma City’s Asian District is marking half a century of culture, community and perseverance along the historic highway. Stretching along Classen Boulevard from Northwest 23rd Street to Northwest 36th Street, the district draws crowds for its food,...

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d
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The Oklahoman

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Democratic wave could bring changes to Oklahoma County government

Oklahoma County government could have a distinctly different feel in a few months after Democrats swept general election races. Voters flipped the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners in an election that ended Republican Party rule, which had held since the 1970s. Plus, if freshly elected Democrats vote as a bloc, the Nov. 3 election will lead to a shift in the balance of power on the usually nonpartisan County Budget Board, where personalities often dictate action more than partisan politics. Come Jan. 4, 2027, the commissioners' board will have a 2-1 Democratic majority, with Jennifer Mayo, 35, representing District 3 , which has not been held by a Democrat since 1981. She will join Democratic Commissioner Jason Lowe of District 1 and District 2's Brian Maughan , who will be the lone Republican. Also on Jan. 4, Democratic Assessor-elect John Gibbons will take office after beating incumbent Larry Stein. Democratic Treasurer-elect Jessica Thompson , 37, who won that open seat, will not take office until July, the start of the 2027-28 fiscal year. More: Democrats sweep Oklahoma County assessor, treasurer races OK County Commissioners chair Brian Maughan: 'Presumptuous' to forecast coming changes Maughan, who could lose his chairmanship of both

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Inside Palomar's new $42 million headquarters taking shape in Oklahoma City

Construction is progressing on Palomar's new $42 million headquarters in Midtown Oklahoma City, a MAPS 4 investment designed to expand resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of abuse. Located directly across Hudson Avenue from Palomar's existing facility, the approximately 73,000-square-foot, three-story building is expected to...

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d

Willow and Hearth

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Oklahoma Landlord Bet $1,000 Rentals Would Win In A Downturn, But That Is Where The Evictions Are, While His $1,200 To $1,500 Homes Never Cause Problems

Oklahoma City investor Cameron walked into a house his company had just finished evicting, and it did not take long to see what went wrong. In a video for @CamburkeRealEstate, […]

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Oklahoma Humane Society breaks ground on $40 million campus

The Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5, on a new $40 million humane campus designed to expand animal welfare services throughout Oklahoma. Located at 4001 SW 15th St., the 53,000-square-foot facility will bring the organization’s adoption center, spay and neuter clinic, and animal care operations together under one roof for the first time.

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KFOR

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Oklahoma County voters reject sales tax for new jail, county officials determining what happens next

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma County voters shoot down the proposed sales tax to fund the new county jail, leaving county officials to determine what the future of the current jail will be. “We moved forward with a project that we did not have funding to complete, which was absolutely reckless,” said Oklahoma County Commissioner, […]

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Oklahoma City for the Longer Stay: Golf Estates, Lakefront Evenings and a 1911 Hotel

The upscale way to stay in Oklahoma City for more than a week is a private estate in the gated northwest or on Lake Hefner, with downtown's 1911 hotel and Midtown's seventh-floor terrace for the evenings. The city does not market itself as a luxury destination, and that is the appeal: no velvet rope, no crowds, and the golf neighborhoods, lakefront streets, historic hotel and gallery village all within a 25-minute drive of each other.

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Oklahoma City’s GOP mayor: ‘Morally and intellectually bankrupt’ party deserved ‘rebuke’

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (R) criticized his own party Tuesday, saying the GOP deserved the “rebuke” of the American people amid the Democratic Party’s sweeping victory in the midterm elections. “A political party that is morally and intellectually bankrupt deserves the rebuke of the American people,” Holt wrote on social media Tuesday night. “It…

Oklahoma City, OK · 4d

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Averitt opens new Oklahoma City facility and warehouse

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt will open its new Oklahoma City service center on Nov. 13, expanding transportation and warehousing capabilities in the region. "Our goal

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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.

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The Cool Down

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Oklahoma tenant says she spent $900 on meals during 2 weeks without gas at her apartment

"I got a purse full of receipts from buying food outside my house because all the food I have is for the stove and for the oven."

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d

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Oklahoma Human Services DDS hiring case managers to push for no-wait services state goal

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) is hiring new case managers to advance its goal of making Oklahoma a no-wait state for services. Case managers help people navigate DDS and collaborate with the person receiving services, their family, and their support team to...

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The Oklahoman

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Democrats flip 6 Oklahoma House seats, chipping at GOP supermajority

The Democratic Party made waves in the Oklahoma City metro , Tulsa and southwestern Oklahoma on Election Night Tuesday, Nov. 3, flipping multiple state House seats and chipping away at the GOP supermajority. Democrats hoped to flip at least three seats in the House before the Nov. 3 election. They doubled that number instead. Four seats in the Oklahoma City metro went blue, while a fifth flipped in the Tulsa area. Another Democratic upset happened in Lawton. More: Oklahoma Senate elections usher in new faces at the Capitol At the same time, several far-right, Freedom Caucus-aligned Republicans had already been ousted during their primary elections by more moderate competitors. While Democrats didn't flip those seats during the general election, many of them were filled by those new Republican senators who rebuked the incumbents on their right flank. Despite being unable to flip Senate seats, Democrats viewed their marginal gains in the House as an opportunity to build power. "These new Democratic legislators move us closer to breaking the Republican supermajority and give us more votes and voices to advance good policy,” said Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Erin Brewer. But Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, said the results in the

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Try Wheel Throwing in Oklahoma City: A Beginner Pottery Class Worth Knowing About

Some of the best hands-on discoveries in Oklahoma start with a quiet curiosity about what clay feels like when it spins under your fingers. Maybe you have admired a handmade cup on a friend’s shelf and wondered how anyone gets the walls so smooth. A short beginner session in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Downtown Oklahoma City celebrates 25th annual Tree Lighting to kick off holiday season

OKLAHOMA CITY - The holiday season is right around the corner and many events are starting to kick off for the whole family to enjoy. Phi Nguyen and Danielle Dodson join News 9 to discuss the 25th annual Tree Lighting in Downtown Oklahoma City. Tell us about the tree lighting.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

Oklahoma Daily

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East Norman: Escape the city, connect with nature

Editor's note: This story is featured in OU Daily's Best of Norman Guide, which is available online and in print. Racks can be found around Norman and campus. Check out the other featured stories at the bottom of this article. East Norman is home to a variety of parks, offering...

Norman, OK · 2d