Legal defense requested for OKC Police Chief, officers in Rodriguez death
OKC Municipal Counselor is requesting $100,000 to hire outside legal counsel to defend the Police Chief and five officers in shooting death.
Okla County Commissioners approve millions in new fiscal year spending
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved a wide range of spending on agreements that went into effect July 1.
Metro Library System starts fine-free pilot program to give more access
Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City and County is beginning a library fine forgiveness program and starting a fine-free year.
City of OKC Community pools start odd-even schedule Fri, July 2
Closed for a time because the City of OKC was having trouble finding lifeguards and other staff, two community pools will open Friday, July 2.
Toyin Amuda family says teen’s death ‘worst nightmare’ – pleads for info
The family of Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Amuda issued their first statement expressing their sorrow about his death and pleading for information.
OKCPS to spend $2 million on revamped school resource officer program
OKCPS will spend $2 million for their school resource program by contracting with the Oklahoma City Police Dept for 18 officers.
OKC Pride Festival stays on schedule after weather knocks out parade
Even though lightning caused the OKC Pride Festival to cancel the parade Saturday morning, the weekend stayed on schedule.
New! 2021 Pride Festival and Parade to be held at Scissortail Park in June
UPDATED June 25 - Info on Pride Festival and Parade at Scissortail Park, transportation, parking, and bike facilities.
Reduced costs to clear City of OKC warrants extended to Dec. 31
The City Council of Oklahoma City has extended the deadline for clearing old tickets that may be causing a warrant to be out for your arrest.
Sheriff’s Office releases new information on death of Deer Creek teen
New information about the death of Oluwatoyin Adewole Amuda, 18, in Deer Creek has been released by Okla County Sherriff's Office.
Council recognizes Pride Week, continues ticket amnesty, ends fiscal year
The City Council of Oklahoma City met for the final time during the 2021 Fiscal Year Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Jail Trust reconvenes with new leadership, new civility, new jail contracts
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust met for the first fully in-person meeting in months under new leadership.
Juneteenth becomes federal holiday commemorating end of slavery in U.S.
A new federal holiday was established Thursday based on a century-old Black tradition of celebrating the end of slavery - "Juneteenth."
County criminal justice group hires FSB firm to develop jail solutions
Okla County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) met at the new MAPS 3 Convention Center to consider hiring a new jail consulting firm.
Ongoing medical heat alert for OKC now to stretch into weekend
EMSA continues to renew its medical heat alert that has been in effect throughout most of June. The new alert is through Saturday, June 19.
