OKC City Council gets update on Bus Rapid Transit development NW
In a five-hour meeting of the City Council for Oklahoma City the new Bus Rapid Transit line going northwest was the big item.
Millwood Public Schools plans Board action on Critical Race Theory ban
The Millwood Public Schools Board of Education is preparing a resolution to denounce HB1775 just signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt.
OKCPS Board of Ed votes 8-0 to denounce HB1775 just signed into law
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education passed a resolution 8-0 denouncing recent legislation about Critical Race Theory.
Stitt signs HB1775 prohibiting certain types of teaching about race
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1775 that will prohibit public schools colleges from teaching "Critical Race Theory."
McKenzie Hodge is Okla City Public Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year
Wheeler Middle School teacher McKenzie Hodge has been named 2021 Teacher of the Year for Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Eastside Senior Health and Wellness Center will open with strong support
Ground was broken to begin the construction of the newest Senior Health and Wellness Center in Oklahoma City, this time on the east side.
OKC City Council hears budget proposals from Fire, Courts, and Police
The City Council for Oklahoma City held their first budget hearing Tuesday for the Fire Dept, Muni Courts, and the Police Dept.
Stranded students get lifeline back to school with new state program
With new federal spending through the OK State Dept of Ed, students can hone their social and academic skills starting this summer.
Oklahoma County Jail Trust subcommittee organizes for action – solutions
The Detention Center Action Committee (DCAC) began organizing task-focused working groups to tackle some of the most stubborn problems.
City man booked after police car rammed – shootout on east side
Police have identified a suspect in a ramming of a police car and a shootout with the officer on the east side of Oklahoma City.
As summer approaches, Oklahoma County revs up big road projects
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Monday the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met to undertake the People’s business.
Some ongoing road and bridge work...
Noise in Nichols Hills — marchers take the rattle of protest to the elites
About 30 protesters from across racial lines gathered in Nichols Hills to march through the most secure bastion of old wealth in the metro.
Tricia Everest resigns as chair of Oklahoma County Jail Trust
Founding Oklahoma County Jail Trust Chair Tricia Everest has resigned her position as she assumes the role of State Public Safety Secretary.
Council tackles litigation, union contracts in protracted executive session
The City Council of Oklahoma City went into executive session Tuesday to be briefed on contract negotiations with unions and legal actions.
OKC City Council passes resolution condemning Tulsa Race Massacre
The City Council of Oklahoma City voted unanimously Tuesday to recognize and condemn the Tulsa Race Massacre and events that led to it.
