OK County Commissioners extend burn ban – prep for winter storm
Oklahoma County Commissioners extended a burn ban, announced preps for a looming winter storm, and approved sixth floor reno to the Annex.
More hairy paws as City of Moore says yes to doggie day care
The Moore City Council took up two items January 3 that drew heavy community comments during the meeting: QuickTrip and Hairy Paw Inn.
Birth of elephant at OKC Zoo spotlights conservation, survival efforts
he Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has a brand-new resident, and he’s already firing up crowds and melting hearts.
CAIR-OK condemns mayoral candidate’s statements on Islam
The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) issued a statement condemning a call by Carol Hefner to "eradicate" islam.
Mayor Holt sits out debate, other candidates take turns delivering ideas
Three of the candidates for Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City took turns delivering ideas while the incumbent Mayor David Holt stayed home.
Candidates for City of OKC mayor invited to debate Tuesday, Jan. 25
Free Pres, other news orgs, as well as civic organizations are partnering with NonDoc Media to hold a City of OKC mayors race debate.
How City of OKC’s redistricting works, and how you can get involved
The City Council of the City of Oklahoma City redrawing the official boundaries between the City’s eight wards and you can weigh in.
Southside OKC’s Rep. José Cruz to resign for “acting inappropriately”
Representative José Cruz, D-OKC, HD-89, is resigning from his seat in the Oklahoma Legislature effective Friday, Jan. 21.
OKC City Council votes to annex 160 acres in Deer Creek area
The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City met in a 5.5-hour marathon meeting to consider a packed agenda.
Commissioners move forward on funding requests to state for Jail
The Board of County Commissioners for Oklahoma County met Tuesday honoring employees and taking care of a long list of business.
MLK-JR Day 2022 reveals serious concern for the vote – joy of the parade
Unusually nice weather for winter time in Oklahoma graced the full day of activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022.
OK County Jail detainee dies overnight — 2nd death of 2022
A detainee was found "unresponsive" Monday morning in his cell in the Oklahoma County Jail. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
First Oklahoma County Jail death of 2022 under investigation
Austin Bishop was the first detainee to die in 2022 in the Oklahoma County Detention Center. The cause of death is not yet known.
COVID breaks OKCPS, PCS in-person learning – now virtual rest of week
COVID eventually broke down efforts this week to continue in-person learning for Oklahoma City Public Schools and Putnam City Schools.
OKC’s 42nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is Jan. 16-17
The 42nd annual celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is this weekend, January 16th and Monday, January 17.
