Another Oklahoma County Jail death, this time on Christmas Eve
Thursday, Christmas Eve, the Oklahoma County Jail had another detainee die in their custody. The cause of death is not certain.
Oklahoma County Elected Officials approve pay raise for themselves
The Oklahoma County Budget Board comprising elected officials of Oklahoma County, voted to give themselves a raise of $17,075.
Council approves police consultant, hears angry city residents
City Council of Oklahoma City repeatedly heard from outspoken critics of the City’s Police Department, and angry medical marijuana workers.
Jail Trust approves Jail phone services upgrade for detainees and families
The Jail Trust approved a contract for detainee phone services and heard reports from CEO Greg Williams about operations and COVID testing.
Commissioners allocate CARES Funds to small business relief
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to allocate $5 million to the Oklahoma Industries Authority to continue a small business relief program.
Oklahoma County Jail detainee found dead
A 35-year-old detainee who was found by jail staff to be "unresponsive" was later declared dead by the Emergency Medical Service (EMS).
Turnpike construction damaged County roads, but who will pay for repairs?
The newly opened Kickapoo Turnpike in the eastern part of Oklahoma County is complete, but construction has wrecked county roads around it.
County Budget Board votes CARES funds for small business, health info
The Oklahoma County Budget Board met Thursday to discuss what would happen with the remaining $10 million unallocated CARES Act funds.
Mother of Stavian Rodriguez launching lawsuit against Oklahoma City
The attorney for the mother of Stavian Rodriguez has given notice to the City of Oklahoma City of a tort claim for his death.
“He died scared” says niece of man shot and killed by OKC police
Protesters gathered once again in front of the headquarters of the Oklahoma City Police Department in response the death of Bennie Edwards.
