Council appoints new city auditor, intros Human Rights Commission ord
The OKC City Council hired a new City Auditor, approved a road project to benefit Tinker AFB, introduced a Human Rights Commission ordinance.
Ed Sec Walters’ personal salary funded by secret pro-charter donors
Oklahoma's appointed Ed Sec Ryan Walters is paid $120,000 by a nonprofit funded by secret billionaires promoting charter schools.
Commissioners approve spending on new, separate Sheriff’s website
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved spending on a new Sheriff's website separate from the county's website.
Council hears budget proposals — Parks, Dev Services, Planning, Transit
Presenting budgets Tuesday were the Parks and Recreation Department, Development Services, Planning, and Public Transit and Parking.
Police shoot southeast OKC man while executing search, arrest warrants
Members of the Oklahoma City Police Department shot a man they thought was pointing a lethal weapon at the police helicopter.
Commissioners approve Douglas street closure, recognize Drug Court
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met Monday and came to an agreement with the U.S. Air Force on expansion of Tinker AFB.
Death in Oklahoma County Jail under investigation
Another detainee in the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) died early Friday morning. It is the seventh for the jail so far in 2022.
Jail Advisory Board debates subcommittee make-up, Jail Trust seat rec
The Citizens Advisory Board for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust met for their third time and debated the make-up of subcommittees.
Council approves water park, resort investment, sells oldest public park
The City Council for Oklahoma City managed to sell off the oldest public park in Oklahoma City to private interests.
Gov Stitt admin keeping report secret on questionable relief funds spending
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's administration officials have repeatedly denied nonprofit newsrooms' requests to release a report on federal funds use.