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Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state. | Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Watch, reports: freepressokc.com/okla-gov-sti...

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

Baristas and allies demonstrated at an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of practice-picket actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike. | Brett Dickerson was there and reports: freepressokc.com/okc-starbuck...

Elderly man in OKC police takedown dies at 72 Nearly a year after an OKC police officer slammed him to the ground, Vietnamese elder Lich Vu has died at 72. His family’s civil-rights case continues.

NEW — Nearly a year after an OKC police officer slammed him to the ground, Vietnamese elder Lich Vu has died at 72. His family’s civil-rights case continues. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Lyric’s country fried ‘Rocky Horror’ a wild and untamed thing Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup.

NEW — Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup. | Brett Fieldcamp reports:

Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on.

NEW — A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on. | Jennifer Shutt reports:

Face reality with these urgent political films in OKC theaters Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be.

If you want to dive in and see some of the most exciting voices in recent filmmaking confronting the rapidly dissolving discourse of today, then you’re in luck. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA: freepressokc.com/face-reality...

Japanese Breakfast bring ‘theatrical’ new tour to Tower Oct 8 Indie-poppers Japanese Breakfast bring their lush, orchestral new album to life in a theatrically tinged new live show that's sweeping through the Tower Oct 8.

Pack your tissues, steel your heart, and warm up your singing voice, because indie-pop breakouts Japanese Breakfast are set to hit the Tower Theatre stage | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/japanese-bre...

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

Wednesday, baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/okc-starbuck...

Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state. | Nuria Martinez-Keel with Oklahoma Voice reports: freepressokc.com/okla-gov-sti...

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center. | Em Luetkemeyer with Oklahoma Watch reports: freepressokc.com/tribes-say-o...

PRESS RELEASE: Free OKC code enforcement workshop October 16 The City of OKC will host a free Code Enforcement workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Civic Center Music Hall.

NEW — The City of OKC will host a free Code Enforcement workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 16  at the Civic Center Music Hall. | Staff reports:

Face reality with these urgent political films in OKC theaters Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be.

Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be. | Film by OKCMOA with Brett Fieldcamp freepressokc.com/face-reality...

Japanese Breakfast bring ‘theatrical’ new tour to Tower Oct 8 Indie-poppers Japanese Breakfast bring their lush, orchestral new album to life in a theatrically tinged new live show that's sweeping through the Tower Oct 8.

Indie-poppers Japanese Breakfast bring their lush, orchestral new album to life in a theatrically tinged new live show that's sweeping through the Tower Theatre on Oct 8. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/japanese-bre...

PRESS RELEASE: Two new exhibitions showcase art, science, and imagination at Science Museum Oklahoma Science Museum Oklahoma is welcoming two new exhibitions - Field Notes: How Mammals Sense Their World & Animation Academy.

NEW — Science Museum Oklahoma is welcoming two new exhibitions - Field Notes: How Mammals Sense Their World & Animation Academy. | Staff reports:

20th anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas OKC draws 1,000s Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a showcase of Hispanic culture.

Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a bright display of Hispanic culture. | Brianna Garcia was there and reports: freepressokc.com/20th-anniver...

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

Baristas and supporters picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike. | Brett Dickerson was there and reports: freepressokc.com/okc-starbuck...

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center. | Em Luetkemeyer, Oklahoma Watch, reports: freepressokc.com/tribes-say-o...

Okla Gov Stitt names new state schools superintendent Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state.

NEW — Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed a retired CareerTech administrator to lead the Okla State Dept. of Ed and a “turnaround team” of officials from across the state. | Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice reports:

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike. | Brett Dickerson was there and reports: freepressokc.com/okc-starbuck...

PRESS RELEASE: OKC man to serve 9 years for arms trafficking, machinegun, meth, and cocaine An OKC man has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for arms and drug trafficking charges.

NEW — An OKC man has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for arms and drug trafficking charges. | Staff reports:

20th anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas OKC draws 1,000s Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a showcase of Hispanic culture.

1,000s filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and showcase of Hispanic culture.| Brianna Garcia was there and reports: freepressokc.com/20th-anniver...

Face reality with these urgent political films in OKC theaters Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be.

Fantasy and escapism are great, but a selection of overtly political films is coming to OKC theaters to remind us of just how timely and relevant cinema can be. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by Oklahoma City Museum of Art: freepressokc.com/face-reality...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bethany announces inaugural Bethany Youth Council The City of Bethany announces the members of the inaugural Bethany Youth Council including students from Bethany High and Putnam City West.

NEW — The City of Bethany announces the members of the inaugural Bethany Youth Council including students from Bethany High and Putnam City West. | Staff reports:

Two Oklahoma County men sentenced in federal pipe bomb case Caught with a pipe bomb and ammo, two Oklahoma men are headed to federal prison. Here’s how a traffic stop unraveled a bigger case.

Caught with a pipe bomb and ammo, two Oklahoma County men are on their way to significant federal prison time. Here’s how a traffic stop unraveled a bigger case. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/two-oklahoma...

Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.

NEW — Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center. | Em Luetkemeyer, Oklahoma Watch reports:

Japanese Breakfast bring ‘theatrical’ new tour to Tower Oct 8 Indie-poppers Japanese Breakfast bring their lush, orchestral new album to life in a theatrically tinged new live show that's sweeping through the Tower Oct 8.

Entertainment Editor Brett Fieldcamp got a great phone interview with the band Japanese Breakfast's leader Michelle Zauner. They'll be at the Tower Oct 8. | Music by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/japanese-bre...

PRESS RELEASE: Discover what makes OKC Zoo’s Haunt the Zoo OK’s favorite trick-or-treating experience Haunt the Zoo returns once again this month, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4 through 26 with fun, safe trick-or-treating.

NEW — Haunt the Zoo returns once again this month, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4 through 26 with fun, safe trick-or-treating. | Staff reports:

Jury convicts OKC teen in 2024 OKC convenience store killing A fight inside an OKC convenience store ended in gunfire and a teen’s death. Now a jury says the shooter will spend life in prison with no chance of parole.

An OKC convenience store fight ended in gunfire and a teen’s death. Now a jury says the shooter will spend life in prison with no chance of parole. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/jury-convict...

20th anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas OKC draws 1,000s Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and a showcase of Hispanic culture.

Thousands filled Historic Capitol Hill as Fiesta de las Américas marked its 20th anniversary with a parade, music, and showcasing Hispanic culture. | Brianna Garcia was there and reports: freepressokc.com/20th-anniver...

OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.

NEW — Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike. | Brett Dickerson reports: