OKC Police Dept fires officer citing ‘complete lack of integrity’
The Oklahoma City Police Department fired Devin Frazier as a sworn officer on May 14 citing a list of violations of departmental policy.
Arts Festival, homeless services, “period poverty” taken up in OKC Council
The City Council of Oklahoma City heard virtual presentations Tuesday on public art, the annual Arts Festival and its new date.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 27 years for child sex trafficking
An Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to serve over 27 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking in multiple states.
Bice casts lone Oklahoma vote for January 6 commission with reservations
Stephanie Bice (CD-5) was the lone vote in Oklahoma's delegation for a bipartisan commission on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Eastside OKC woman hit, killed by fleeing truck in police chase
An eastside OKC woman was killed when the car she was driving was hit by a truck police were chasing after it had been reported stolen.
Criminal Justice Advisory Council discusses Jail, SHINE, mental health
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee met in person to consider an increasingly larger list of projects including the Jail.
OKCPS NW Classen vertical students, families, staff offered COVID tests
Oklahoma City Public Schools is offering COVID-19 testing to all students, families, and staff in the NW Classen vertical.
More details surface about OKCPS Taft Middle School closing
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) released more information about how the district came to close Taft Middle School.
COVID hits OKCPS again – Taft Middle School closed for remainder of year
An alarming number of COVID cases at Taft Middle School and the 5th grade center has sent those students back to virtual learning.
City Council hears budget plans from Public Transit, Dev Services, Parks
The directors of Transit and Parking, Development Services, and Parks and Recreations presented FY 22 budget plans Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Jail Trust clamps down on certain types of speech during meetings
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- In the first meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) since the resignation of Trust Chair...
Commissioners appoint new Jail Trustee, give land to Tinker AFB
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners appointed a new member of the Jail Trust and gave Tinker AFB $5 million in adjoining land.
Oklahoma City banker pleads guilty to millions in bank fraud
Oklahoma City banker Ronald J. McCord, 70, has pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding two local banks, Fannie Mae, and other banks.
Rep. Mauree Turner issues statement critical of pro-Israel House resolution
Rep Mauree Turner issued a statement critical of the Oklahoma House of Representatives majority Republicans for a pro-Israel resolution.
Millwood Board of Ed latest to denounce HB1775 anti-racism teaching ban
Millwood Public Schools in northeast Oklahoma City is the latest public school district to officially denounce HB1775 now signed into law.
