Free Speech, CARES funds discussed at raucous Commissioners meeting
Oklahoma County Commissioners discussed banning certain types of free speech activities on County property, and how to spend CARES Act money.
Oklahoma County Court Clerk resolution would curb protests
Oklahoma County County Commissioners will consider a resolution that would limit the manner and location of protests on any county property.
OKCPS adopts new student, teacher policies for virtual school realities
The OKCPS Board of Ed adopted revised student and teacher policies reflecting realities of doing an all-virtual start for the school year
Latest protest downtown dodges gun-toting counter-protesters
Demonstrators diverted from going to the OKC Police Department Headquarters Saturday because of an unidentified armed group.
OKC’s biggest ad agency cited in New York AG lawsuit against NRA
New York's AG Letitia James is suing the NRA (National Rifle Association) for fraud and abuse over decades and naming an Oklahoma firm in it.
Oklahoma County Jail administrator works to catch up coronavirus testing
Greg Williams, the new Oklahoma County Jail administrator is catching up from a testing backlog they had at the handoff from the Sheriff.
First “Moral Monday” protest pressures DA and law enforcement to change
The Collegiate Freedom and Justice Coalition kicked off it's first of several "Moral Monday" actions that ended at the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
City Council says Yes to SROs for OKCPS, looks at City Charter changes
The City Council on Tuesday, a contract for School Resource Officers was passed along with allocating more money to the MAPS 3 Convention Center.
Oklahoma County Jail has first detainee death with COVID-19
A hospitalized Oklahoma County Jail detainee diagnosed with COVID-19 died at St. Anthony Hospital Tuesday morning according to a Jail press release.
County commissioners consider restoring public comment, stall on decision
The Oklahoma County Commissioners considered an item to restore public comment to their regular meetings but made no decision.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 7 a.m., Thursday, August 13
Confirmed positive cases: 46,103 (+705)
Current in hospital (8/12): 600 (+81)
Cumulative deaths: 638 (+11)
For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
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