Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
6 topics
Citizen committees and public transparency
Oakland/Kickapoo rezoning
Downtown homelessness and zoning enforcement
34th & Beard development
Rezone 415 W. Oakland / 401 S. Kickapoo (RZ04-26)
Preliminary Plat at 34th & Beard (PP01-26)
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Shawnee from local and regional media.
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, 2026One arrested following homicide in Shawnee, police say
One arrested following homicide in Shawnee, police say KFOR
Sep 9, 2026Shawnee approves temporary moratorium on new data centers
Shawnee approves temporary moratorium on new data centers News 9
Aug 19, 2026Wildfire contained, evacuation order lifted in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee
Wildfire contained, evacuation order lifted in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee News 9
Aug 19, 2026Whistleblower 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, 2026Damage from high-winds more than 80 mph on Friday night
Damage from high-winds more than 80 mph on Friday night KFOR
Apr 4, 2026Oklahoma residents survey tornado, severe thunderstorm damage
Oklahoma residents survey tornado, severe thunderstorm damage The Oklahoman
Apr 4, 2026Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join
Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join News 9
Mar 26, 2026Evacuations ordered as grass fire rips through Pottawatomie County near Shawnee
Evacuations ordered as grass fire rips through Pottawatomie County near Shawnee KOKH
Feb 9, 2026OSBI investigates officer-involved shooting after pursuit in Shawnee
OSBI investigates officer-involved shooting after pursuit in Shawnee KOKH
Jan 23, 2026Update: 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'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