Oklahoma City recorded a slight decrease in homelessness in 2026, marking the first year-over-year decline the community has seen since 2022, according to newly released data from the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.
After more than three decades with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Cynthia Reid is preparing to step into a new chapter — one that looks a little different from the pace she’s known for most of her career.
One of Oklahoma City’s longest-running traditions returns this week as the 60th annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown. Hosted by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the four-day event runs April 23–26 at Bicentennial Park, transforming the area into a hub for visual art, live performances and local flavor.
A new landmark now rises above OKC Fair Park, blending public art, innovation and community history. The 72-foot Bolt Tower sculpture was recently dedicated, marking another milestone in the ongoing transformation of one of Oklahoma City’s most iconic destinations.
Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities.
A punk rock road trip with deep Oklahoma roots just made its world debut on one of the biggest international stages. New Year’s Rev, a comedic coming-of-age film sparked by an idea from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Behind its rebellious humor and cross-country storyline is a story that shines a spotlight on Oklahoma City’s rising film industry.
Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sport, culture and human potential.
An in-depth assessment of Oklahoma City’s needs around mental health and substance use found serious challenges in the community’s behavioral health system, including a lack of intensive services for people with serious mental illness, inadequate supports for children and youth, and an overreliance on inappropriate settings of care like emergency rooms for mental health crises.
