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Sculpture in downtown OKC park tribute to Robert S. Kerr, giant of Oklahoma oil, politics

Sculpture in downtown OKC park tribute to Robert S. Kerr, giant of Oklahoma oil, politics

The sculpture and the park displaying it were named after Oklahoma's first native-born governor, Robert S. Ke…

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Centennial Land Run Monument in OKC still seeing challenges after 20 years of creation

Centennial Land Run Monument in OKC still seeing challenges after 20 years of creation

City planners said the $6.2 million, 45-statue monument was meant to serve as one piece within a larger puzzl…

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Mass arrest Sunday night connected to illegal Oklahoma City street racing group

Mass arrest Sunday night connected to illegal Oklahoma City street racing group

Nearly 70 people were arrested Sunday night for trespassing during an illegal street racing operation outside…

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Police find body near OKC's Pine Lake Apartments

Police find body near OKC's Pine Lake Apartments

A body was found in northwest Oklahoma City on Monday. While the identity has not been confirmed, friends bel…

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'We're about your childhood': Pauls Valley toy museum delivers year-round nostalgia

'We're about your childhood': Pauls Valley toy museum delivers year-round nostalgia

The Toy & Action Figure Museum, the only one of its kind known in the world, stands along a brick road in Pau…

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Small diner, big icon: Why visitors, celebs worldwide want a taste of Sid's onion burgers

Small diner, big icon: Why visitors, celebs worldwide want a taste of Sid's onion burgers

Sid’s Diner, off the historic Route 66, has been a destination stop for more than 30 years. The Hall family h…

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While food access improves in some parts of OKC, other areas still struggle with food deserts

While food access improves in some parts of OKC, other areas still struggle with food deserts

After years of high food insecurity, NE OKC is beginning to address its needs. Meanwhile, southern OKC and th…

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OKC under first heat alert of 2021 after dozens affected by severe heat, humidity

OKC under first heat alert of 2021 after dozens affected by severe heat, humidity

Extreme temperatures have caused Oklahoma's Emergency Medical Services Authority to issue its first medical h…

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Oklahoma City rush hour traffic costs you time and money

Oklahoma City rush hour traffic costs you time and money

TRIP, a Washington-based transportation research group, estimated that congestion in Oklahoma’s metropolitan …

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