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OKC Zoo announces birth of new zebra foal

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Zoo announced the birth of new zebra foal, Astra. The new female Plains zebra foal was born on Monday, Oct. 19. The newborn, Astra, is the daughter of mother Calypso and father Mars. The OKC Zoo continues their trend of space-themed names for the Zoo’s zebras. […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 18d

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Would You Explore Fort Reno After Dark?

A voice heard in an empty building, a little girl reportedly seen in a window, and strange encounters around the old post. Fort Reno has some stories.

El Reno, OK · 17d

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Jason Momoa, Oklahoma director John Swab filming 'Copperhead' in downtown OKC

Movie star Jason Momoa and rising homegrown filmmaker John Swab have been clocked in and getting to work in downtown Oklahoma City this week. Production on Swab's anticipated crime thriller "Copperhead ," which started filming in September in various OKC locations, was underway on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in downtown, with the requisite lights, cameras, action — along with Momoa, Swab, other cast and crew, extras, police cars and a crane. Portions of Robert S. Kerr and N Broadway avenues around the set were shut down Tuesday afternoon for the production. A small crowd of people gathered across the street from the set to catch glimpses of Momoa , who seemed to take the attention in stride, often flashing his familiar wide grin. Along with Momoa ("Supergirl"), "Copperhead" stars Miles Teller ( "Top Gun: Maverick"), Tenoch Huerta ("Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"), Adria Arjona ("Andor") and Primetime Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland ("24"). "Copperhead" is the latest homegrown movie from Swab, a Tulsa native known for making several hard-hitting crime dramas in his hometown, including "Body Brokers ," "Little Dixie" and "One Day as a Lion ." Written by Chad Feehan and J. Todd Scott , the crime thriller will follow a

Oklahoma City, OK · 17d

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Oklahoma City District Ditches Outside Vendor, Cooks Its Own School Lunches

Santa Fe South Schools, a district in Oklahoma City, has taken full control of its cafeteria operations for the 2025-26 school year, cutting ties with an outside food service manager to run its own kitchens. The district says the shift means it can build its own menus, tweak old favorites, and roll out new recipes rather than following a contractor's playbook.

Oklahoma City, OK · 18d

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Documentary on Vietnam War and South Vietnam to be Shown at Oklahoma History Center

OKLAHOMA CITY — A powerful documentary that centers on the lived experiences and overlooked perspectives of South Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora will be shown at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The “Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South — Trials,...

Oklahoma City, OK · 17d

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OKC Zoo Turns 35 OU Student Artworks Into a Native Plant Showcase

Thirty-five new artworks created by University of Oklahoma students and faculty are now on display inside the Oklahoma City Zoo, all built around a single theme: the native plants that quietly hold Oklahoma’s ecosystems together. The exhibit, called “Radical Observation: Plants as Ecological Collaborators,” opened October 12 at the Patricia & Byron J. Gambulos ZooZeum and is free to view with regular zoo admission.

Oklahoma City, OK · 16d

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Restaurateur Brent Swadley to be sentenced unless new lawsuit causes delay

Restaurateur Brent Swadley is asking a judge to let him go home on probation. He also doesn't want to pay any restitution, and more than 40 supporters wrote character letters praising him. A number described him as a man of integrity. Prosecutors want the judge to send him to prison for 10 years for his fraud crimes. They also are asking the judge to order him to pay almost $10 million in restitution to the state and $75,000 in fines. Oklahoma County District Judge Cindy Truong has set aside two days − Oct. 21 and 22 − to decide restitution and punishment in the highly publicized case. The sentencing is set to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. However, a new issue could result in another delay. Swadley on Oct. 19 sued State Auditor Cindy Byrd for a forensic audit report over his contract with the state. "Defendant Byrd cannot use her public office to impact criminal cases, yet simultaneously avoid the transparency requirements of the Open Records Act," his attorneys complained. The attorney general's office has said no written report exists. "Our office remains focused on securing justice in this case, and we look forward to his sentencing hearing," the

Oklahoma County, OK · 18d

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Oklahoma City unveils 25-year, multibillion-dollar airport expansion

Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City has unveiled a 25-year expansion plan, according to a city announcement. The proposal, called “Cleared for Takeoff”, outlines three expansion phases to accommodate up to 20 million passengers annually, up from 4.6 million, Jeff Mulder, Oklahoma City director of airports, said in the Oct. 13 release.

Oklahoma City, OK · 18d

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Caiman captured after 2 months on the loose in Cleveland County

A caiman that got loose in Cleveland County in August has been caught.

Cleveland County, OK · 17d

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Norman City Council approves ‘Fansville’ water tower park, considers ban on public property camping

Norman City Council approved additions to the Dr Pepper “Fansville” water tower, including lighting and a park, and discussed two ordinances that would prohibit camping on city property during its special meeting Tuesday night. Dr Pepper 'Fansville' water tower. The news: Council approved a contract for light fixtures...

Norman, OK · 17d

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Ready, set, shop: Affair of the Heart expands for a bigger fall run

Braum’s Affair of the Heart returns to OKC Fair Park, October 23–25, 2026. “Find Something You Love at Braum’s Affair of the Heart”. More than 475 vendors will be participating. The fall show has expanded by approximately 14,100 square feet over last year. There are approximately 65...

Oklahoma City, OK · 16d

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Thirteen More Wendy’s Shut as Meritage’s Bankruptcy Closure Count Climbs Past 33

On the morning of October 18, customers arriving at Wendy's locations in El Reno, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Winston-Salem, Lubbock, Jacksonville, and seven other cities across seven states found the restaurants permanently closed. The Saturday shutdowns brought the total number of Meritage Hospitality Group locations closed since its September 17 Chapter 11 filing to more than 33, according to court documents reviewed by Nation's Restaurant News. It was the fourth consecutive weekend in which the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based operator has shuttered a batch of restaurants, and court filings project it will not be the last: up to 60 additional closures are expected through mid-November.

El Reno, OK · 17d

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Nonesuch owner Kelly Whitaker is in Oklahoma City ‘for the long haul’

Kelly Whitaker had no intention of going back to Oklahoma. He was born in Tulsa and had spent time in Oklahoma City growing up, and he didn’t love it. He didn’t hate it, but as far as the restaurant scene went, he didn’t see it going anywhere.

Oklahoma City, OK · 18d

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Halloween fun takes over OKC’s 9th Street with Nights on 9th this weekend

Nights on 9th is this weekend in OKC! This month, there's going to be a lot of spooky fun on 9th Street right next to Automobile Alley. Kelsey Karper from Factory Obscura joins us live on Living Oklahoma to talk about all the fun they have planned for this weekend. It's this Saturday, October 24th, from 5pm until 8pm. They're going to have trick o' treating, live music, and some fun Halloween specials at the local businesses on 9th Street in OKC. Check out the interview to hear more!

Oklahoma City, OK · 18d

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This Oklahoma Lake Has a Big Fishing Dock With Benches Where Anglers Keep Reeling Them In

Some of the best afternoons in Oklahoma start with a place you almost drove right past. A simple wooden dock, a few benches, and a lake that keeps tugging on fishing lines can turn an ordinary day into a story you tell for weeks. It is the kind of spot...

Yukon, OK · 20d

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This Oklahoma Asian Market Packs Live Fish, Imported Ramen And A Food Court Under One Roof

Two whole aisles of ramen. Live fish swimming in tanks near the back. A few dine-in restaurants tucked inside the same building. That is not a list of three different stops on an Oklahoma City errand run, because all of it sits under one roof on the north side of town.

Oklahoma City, OK · 20d

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Bricktown Brewery to open new location in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A popular brewery announced that it will soon be opening a new location in northwest Oklahoma City. Bricktown Brewery announced that it will soon be opening a new location at 3500 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The restaurant will bring the brand's signature local beer...

Oklahoma City, OK · 19d

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OKC Animal Welfare hosts free DOGtober Festival Oct. 24 at Earlywine Park Pavilion

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (OKCAW) invites the community to celebrate pets across the metro at its annual DOGtober Festival. The free, family-friendly festival offers fun activities for families and their furry friends. Activities include a pet costume parade and contest, face painting, arts and crafts, and trick-or-treating for dogs.

Oklahoma City, OK · 19d