COVID comes to OKC City Hall – top staff test positive
City Manager Craig Freeman and two other top City of Oklahoma City staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
OKC Park Commission approves privately-funded sculpture for Mesta Park
The Oklahoma City Park Commission took action on a proposal for a new public art piece in Perle Mesta Park.
City Council agrees to Cox Center plan, hears about Lower Scissortail Park
City of OKC Council discussed a film studio sound stage idea in Cox Convention Center and heard plans for the next phase of Scissortail Park.
Big traffic changes at Classen and 5th could result if OKCPS has its way
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools will vote on a resolution Monday night asking the City to permanently close a nearby street.
OKC Trails Committee considers e-bikes on multi-use trails, defers action
The Oklahoma City Trails Advisory Committee hosted a conversation on allowing electric bikes (e-bikes) on the city's multi-use trails.
Councilmember Nice holding Census, voter registration drive in Sept
Nikki Nice, OkC Ward 7 Council member, has organized a campaign to increase both participation in the U.S. Census and to register more voters.
Mask mandate extended in Oklahoma City until October 20
Oklahoma City Council debated extending a city-wide mask requirement, ultimately extending the current ordinance until late October.
Jail Trust faces more protests while accepting CARES money
Oklahoma County Jail Trust accepted over $37 million in CARES Act funds from the County and heard a report on suicide prevention at the jail.
Budget Board hears annual report from CJAC about Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Budget Board heard the second annual report of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC).
Baez trades firefighter gear for phone, computer to recruit next generation
Lt. Miguel Baez has traded in his protective "turnout" gear and firefighters helmet for a telephone and computer as a recruiters for OKCFD.
