All eyes on Taylor-Joy in Oscar-nominated ‘Emma.’
At OkC Museum of Art, Autumn de Wilde’s directorial debut adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma. is showing the weekend of April 10-11.
Commissioners meet two days over masks, pending litigation, terrorism
The Oklahoma County Commissioners spent two days attempting to work their way through a flawed agenda that they eventually accomplished.
UPDATED – Water to be off at Oklahoma County Jail eight hours Thursday
Water at the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) is scheduled to be off for around eight hours Thursday for planned repairs.
Barbara Young takes Ward 3 in the OKC City Council runoffs
Barbara Young claimed victory over Jessica-Martinez Brooks to represent Ward 3 in the OKC City Council runoff race Tuesday night.
Carter wins Ward 1 seat in the OKC City Council runoffs
Bradley Carter will head for the Oklahoma City Council to represent Ward 3 following his victory in Tuesday night’s runoff election.
Republican Jake Merrick wins special election for State Senate District 22
Republican Jake Merrick will fill the vacant District 22 State Senate seat after a landslide victory in Tuesday night’s special general election.
Paula Lewis wins in Board Chair race for Oklahoma City Public Schools
Paula Lewis, incumbent Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Chair, has won another four years as Chair of the Board of Education.
Jail Trust subcommittee adds new members, takes on hardest issues
The Detention Center Action Committee (DCAC) of the Jail Trust continues to dig deeper into Oklahoma County Jail issues and expand membership.
OKC activist files federal civil rights lawsuit against OK County DA Prater
An OKC activist filed a federal lawsuit against Okla. County DA David Prater April 6, 2021 for an arrest during a county meeting Aug 12, 2020.
County Commissioners give reasons for staying with Jail Trust for now
Monday evening two Oklahoma County Commissioners gave their reasoning for voting to stay with the Jail Trust and not dissolve it.
Jail Trust Chair says rumor is not true that CEO Williams is being fired
Rumors persist that Jail Trust CEO/ jail administrator Greg Williams has been fired or has resigned. Trust Chair Tricia Everest denies it.
Commissioners keep Jail Trust, allow Sheriff to participate in TV production
After taking up the future of the Jail Trust, the Oklahoma County Commissioners decided not to dissolve the trust.
Oklahoma County Commissioners to consider ending Jail Trust
Now, the whole idea of a Jail Trust seems to be in question for Oklahoma County Commissioners who will meet Monday morning at 9 a.m.
‘Big Ink’ at Artspace Untitled reveals depth, detail of woodblock printing
Artspace at Untitled launched an exhibition featuring an array of artists and their work with woodblock printing at the exhibition "Big Ink."
Manhood, from the inside out, part 4 — Snips and Snails and Puppy-Dogs’ Tails
Looking back upon my childhood, I can see how my father’s violence impacted me and how his behavior created divisions in our family.
Pivot, Inc. adds new tiny homes to relieve youth homelessness
Pivot, Inc. is an Oklahoma City based service provider offering aid to young people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City.
OKCPS Board of Ed demands State Board of Ed rescind charter school funding vote
The OKCPS Board of Ed passed a resolution demanding the State Board of Ed rescind their vote to create equal district and charter funding.
‘Cicada’ applies a doc aesthetic to its fictionalized same-sex romance
Director Matt Fifer and writer Sheldon D. Brown created and star in "Cicada", a gorgeously ragged version of their own lives as young gay men.
Jail Trust focuses on Health Dept criticism, staffing, medical contractor
The Jail Trust held a special meeting on recent events and deaths. CEO Greg Williams reported on current staffing and operations at the Jail.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 11 am, Friday, April 9
Cumulative cases: 442,805 (+416) Hospitalizations: 203 (-9) Cumulative deaths: 8,033 (+10) For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
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