County Commissioners hear report on Jail, seek to expand SHINE program
The Board of County Commissioners heard reports on the Jail and voted to fund expansion of the SHINE alternative sentencing program.
City Council extends mask mandate, talks ice storm debris removal
City Council of Oklahoma City voted in favor of extending the City’s mask mandate and considered the progress of storm debris removal.
Jail Trust struggles to take action as activists fight limits on public comment
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) held a contentious meeting with a packed crowd of onlookers Monday.
Law Enforcement task force hears new consultants, community members
Oklahoma City Law Enforcement Policy Task Force met to welcome their newly hired consulting firm 21cp Solutions and hear from the community.
Bice to vote “no” on Trump impeachment, says it will “further divide” nation
U.S. Rep Stephanie Bice (R-CD5) announced her intent Wednesday to vote against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Commissioners apply for Federal rent assistance program for unemployed
County commissioners voted to apply for the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Budget board adopted a coronavirus leave program.
“I rebuke every bit of it” says Sheriff Chris West about attack on Capitol
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West confirms that he was at the "Save America" rally but disavows insurrectionists who broke into the Capitol.
Bice condemns “rioters” without acknowledging their connection to Trump
Oklahoma City's Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (CD-5) condemned "rioters" but never acknowledging them as supporters of President Trump.
Council approves winter emergency shelter, defers demolition of old jail
City Council for Oklahoma City unanimously approved a new emergency shelter and deferred demolishing the old city police/jail building.
Jail Trust welcomes new Sheriff, witnesses a fight
Monday was the first meeting of the year for the Okla County Jail Trust. New Sheriff Tommie Johnson III was present.
