Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

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Recent coverage of Shawnee from local and regional media.

KOKHexpo center funds investigation

Shawnee says Oak View Group employee arrested in expo center funds probe

Shawnee says Oak View Group employee arrested in expo center funds probe KOKH

Oct 27, 2026

KFORcrime and public safety

One arrested following homicide in Shawnee, police say

One arrested following homicide in Shawnee, police say KFOR

Sep 9, 2026

News 9data center moratorium

Shawnee approves temporary moratorium on new data centers

Shawnee approves temporary moratorium on new data centers News 9

Aug 19, 2026

News 9wildfire emergency response

Wildfire contained, evacuation order lifted in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee

Wildfire contained, evacuation order lifted in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee News 9

Aug 19, 2026

KFORwhistleblower complaint financial misconduct

Whistleblower complaint alleging financial misconduct submitted to Pott. Co. DA, Shawnee officials say

Whistleblower complaint alleging financial misconduct submitted to Pott. Co. DA, Shawnee officials say KFOR

May 28, 2026

KFORstorm damage

Damage from high-winds more than 80 mph on Friday night

Damage from high-winds more than 80 mph on Friday night KFOR

Apr 4, 2026

The Oklahomantornado storm damage

Oklahoma residents survey tornado, severe thunderstorm damage

Oklahoma residents survey tornado, severe thunderstorm damage The Oklahoman

Apr 4, 2026

News 9lawsuit against fire truck manufacturers

Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join

Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join News 9

Mar 26, 2026

KOKHwildfire emergency

Evacuations ordered as grass fire rips through Pottawatomie County near Shawnee

Evacuations ordered as grass fire rips through Pottawatomie County near Shawnee KOKH

Feb 9, 2026

KOKHpolice shooting investigation

OSBI investigates officer-involved shooting after pursuit in Shawnee

OSBI investigates officer-involved shooting after pursuit in Shawnee KOKH

Jan 23, 2026

KFORstorm damage

Update: Oklahoma storms bring widespread damage, at least five tornadoes. New damage report

Update: Oklahoma storms bring widespread damage, at least five tornadoes. New damage report KFOR

Jan 8, 2026

KOCOtornado damage

'Oh my God. It’s here': Shawnee residents shocked by January tornado that damaged property

'Oh my God. It’s here': Shawnee residents shocked by January tornado that damaged property KOCO

Jan 8, 2026

Community Pulse

34th & Beard development

Oakland/Kickapoo rezoning

Downtown homelessness and zoning enforcement

Citizen committees and public transparency

Preliminary Plat at 34th & Beard (PP01-26)

Rezone 415 W. Oakland / 401 S. Kickapoo (RZ04-26)

Data centers

CIP paver amendment

Data centers / public vote

Trails and bike safety

Short-term rentals at Twin Lakes

Economic development report

Citizens Participation

Data center moratorium / panhandling

Look for the Good community campaign

1510 North Beard Avenue rezone

Diaper need awareness

Code enforcement

1510 North Beard Avenue rezoning

Data center moratorium

OG&E vegetation management

Airport Advisory Board appointment and Farrall Park

Animal Control and Airport Advisory Board appointment

Walkability and Safe Streets

CUP01-26 Short Term Rental

First responder mental health

Biosolids odor

Consent agenda item d / board engagement

Short-term rental at 1309 N. Broadway Street

Shawnee Forward contract and CDBG funds

REACT EMS update

Water line projects

Animal shelter spay/neuter pause

Public conduct ordinance

Murrah Bombing remembrance

Economic development update

Walmart signage variance

Nonprofit property taxes and economic development structure

REACT EMS 30th anniversary

4411 North Aydelotte Street rezone

541 West Poplar Street rezone

Safe Streets for All Action Plan

Downtown revitalization committee

Real estate sign exemption

4411 N. Aydelotte rezone

541 W. Poplar / 1120 N. Kickapoo rezone

East Independence rezoning / budget amendment

4731 North Union Avenue rezone

1402 East Independence Street rezone

Salvation Army community report