OKC City Council hears Costco Plans for 500 more jobs
The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City plowed through over five hours of meeting details and discussion in a virtual meeting.
Q&A with Jabee Williams at BLM protest against DA David Prater
The following is a short Q&A this reporter had with local rapper and eastside native Jabee Williams Thursday. He was attending a protest of DA David Prater.
Protesters focus criticism on DA David Prater at OKC rally
DA David Prater is now receiving criticism by Black Lives Matter OKC and allies after some of its teen members were charged with inciting to riot.
MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board swears in members in first meeting
In a largely symbolic effort, the newly empaneled MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board met for the first time on Thursday. Members were sworn in and rules set.
OESC convention center event draws 1,000+ jobless seeking relief
Wednesday over 1,000 came to the a convention center in Midwest City in hopes of moving their unemployment insurance cases along.
Facing charges from street painting incident, activists turn themselves in
Sincere Terry and her mother gave each other a long hug as the 18-year-old reached out to hold the hand of her...
OKC firefighters return from quarantine as one goes to hospital for COVID
Some OKC firefighters have returned to duty from quarantine as other continue to sit out their 14 days. But, one of the ten infected is now hospitalized.
OKC Public Schools to offer both in-person and virtual options in new year
Oklahoma City Public Schools will use a plan for the upcoming school year intended to provide maximum flexibility in a still highly-unpredictable pandemic.
ACLU criticizes DA David Prater for charges against protesters
The Oklahoma ACLU criticized the Oklahoma County's District Attorney David Prater for charging some protesters under Oklahoma's anti-terrorism laws.
Over 200 waiting in line daily for Oklahoma unemployment help
A number of people are seeking help daily with unemployment claim problems by waiting in line at the main Oklahoma Employment Commission (OESC) offices.
Oklahoma State Fair canceled as coronavirus spikes in state
The Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City has been cancelled for 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus in Oklahoma this summer.
Oklahoma City has no health codes to respond to COVID-19 pandemic
The only health department codes The City of Oklahoma City has to work with are state-level health laws that were not written anticipating a pandemic.
COVID-19: Holt not reversing opening yet – but watching numbers closely
Tuesday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt strongly urged hand-washing, distancing, and wearing masks but stopped short of requiring masks in public places.
OKCPS Douglass HS coach tests positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma City Public Schools now has a new positive COVID-19 test among its staff - this time a coach at Frederick A. Douglass High School in Oklahoma City.
Putnam City Schools Board of Ed denies Sodexo contract by narrow vote
Sodexo, a facilities management service corporation, narrowly missed getting a contract for support and maintenance staffing at Putnam City Public Schools.
Jail Trust debates City contract, approves Jail lease, hears COVID report
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) approved a slate of contracts and agreed to an historic lease of the Oklahoma County Jail.
Black Lives Matter Children’s March for Justice points to next generation
For the BLM Children's March for Justice, grandparents all the way to babies in strollers massed to march to Moses F. Miller stadium at Douglass High.
Torch passed from McDaniel to Picard Davis at 20th deadCenter Film Fest
The 20th annual deadCenter Film Festival finished its first successful run at moving its content completely online and passed the torch of leadership.
Pandemic already giving way to rising homelessness numbers in OKC
The pandemic that has caused the greatest unemployment rate since the Great Depression is showing rising numbers of people experiencing homelessness.
OKC DACA recipients relieved as Supreme Court decision blocks Trump
The Supreme Court handed down a decision Thursday blocking the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or DACA.
Black Lives Matter Children’s March for Justice coming Sunday, June 21
Black Lives Matter OKC is organizing a youth and children's march on the east side of OKC Sunday, June 21 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Council approves budget, passes police resolution as protesters gather
In a nine-hour meeting Tuesday, the City Council adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2021 after hearing many public comments and passsed a policing resolution.
Supreme Court decision protecting gay, transgender workers celebrated
A U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down Monday to protect workers under Title VII was a major surprise nationally and to local LGBTQ+ advocates.
deadCenter roundup, day 5: GetAWAY, 1717 Primrose and Bastards’ Road
Today’s roundup focuses on director Blayne Weaver’s revisionist slasher film GetAWAY, Jacob Snovel and Brooks Hall’s 1717 Primrose and Bastards’ Road.
deadCenter Roundups: Robot Riot, Laura Hasn’t Slept, Parkland Rising
Today’s roundup: sci-fi action film Robot Riot, short shocker Laura Hasn’t Slept and documentary about Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS, Parkland Rising.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 14
Confirmed positive cases: 21,738 (+993)
Current in hospital (7/13): 546 (+47 from 7/10)
Cumulative deaths: 428 (+4)
For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
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