Protest in OKC focused on Breonna Taylor death in Kentucky
Wednesday night 80-100 people gathered at NW 23rd and Classen to protest the lack of charges for officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death.
After meeting, legal counsel nixes vote to remove ICE from jail
Jail Trust legal counsel says that the motion to remove ICE from the Oklahoma County Jail did not pass after all per the Trust's bylaws.
Jail Trust ousts ICE, moves forward on CARES spending
The Jail Trust passed a narrow vote to kick ICE out of the Okla County Jail and agreed on a path to spend CARES money before Dec. 31.
Tower Theatre offering music industry video series for OKC musicians
Tower Theater partners with Chad Whitehead in the lead are providing a video series targeted to musicians and bands in the OKC metro.
COVID comes to OKC City Hall – top staff test positive
City Manager Craig Freeman and two other top City of Oklahoma City staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
OKCPS shifts plan – youngest students return to buildings in October
Superintendent Sean McDaniel announced that Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be returning to campus October 19.
OKC Park Commission approves privately-funded sculpture for Mesta Park
The Oklahoma City Park Commission took action on a proposal for a new public art piece in Perle Mesta Park.
City Council agrees to Cox Center plan, hears about Lower Scissortail Park
City of OKC Council discussed a film studio sound stage idea in Cox Convention Center and heard plans for the next phase of Scissortail Park.
Big traffic changes at Classen and 5th could result if OKCPS has its way
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools will vote on a resolution Monday night asking the City to permanently close a nearby street.
Oklahoma Contemporary arrives with opening in Automobile Alley
Oklahoma Contemporary is now open after a long journey of moving to a new spot in Automobile Alley in Oklahoma City.
OKC Trails Committee considers e-bikes on multi-use trails, defers action
The Oklahoma City Trails Advisory Committee hosted a conversation on allowing electric bikes (e-bikes) on the city's multi-use trails.
Food distribution by OKC Jewish community center meets growing need
Food insecurity in Oklahoma City showed at a food give-away by the Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning in The Village.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 7 a.m., Saturday, September 26
Confirmed positive cases: 83,510 (+990)
Current in hospital (9/25): 579 (-11)
Cumulative deaths: 1,004 (-11)
For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
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