Budget Board approves $36 million in CARES Act dollars for Jail Trust
The Oklahoma County Budget Board Thursday recommended $36 million of CARES Act money to be spent on the county jail alone.
Resolution against protests yields more protests at county courthouse
Oklahoma County Commissioners deferred a decision on a controversial resolution to curb protests even outside at the County Courthouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grabs by camo-clad anons in Portland keep OKC metro residents on edge
Oklahoma City Police Dept. and Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office reasurred residents that officers from their agencies clearly identify themselves.
Oklahoma County Jail nurse tests positive for COVID-19
A nurse who delivers medical care to Oklahoma County Jail detainees has tested positive for COVID-19. She is the second nurse there to test positive.
Oklahoma City Council approves police union contract, structures biz help
The Oklahoma City Council approved the police union contract, prepared the next round of business help in OKC, and considered streetcar issues.
