OKCPS Board of Ed demands State Board of Ed rescind charter school funding vote
The OKCPS Board of Ed passed a resolution demanding the State Board of Ed rescind their vote to create equal district and charter funding.
Jail Trust focuses on Health Dept criticism, staffing, medical contractor
The Jail Trust held a special meeting on recent events and deaths. CEO Greg Williams reported on current staffing and operations at the Jail.
OKCPS files legal challenge to Ok Board of Ed over charter school funding
OKC Public Schools has filed a petition to stop actions from a Oklahoma State Board of Education decision March 25 for charter school funding.
City of Oklahoma City sued for gunshot injury to protester by OKC police
A protester who participated in a May 31, 2020 protest in Oklahoma City filed a lawsuit against the City of Oklahoma City Wednesday.
In VOICE SD-22 forum, Ooten defines policies — Merrick is a no-show
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) --- Runoff candidates for the vacant District 22 State Senate seat had a platform to talk about their policies Wednesday...
A guide to bills in the Oklahoma Legislature targeting protest rights
Several bills aimed at restricting protesters' rights are moving closer to becoming law in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate.
City Council defers mask mandate vote, honors outgoing council members
The main order of business for Tuesday’s OKC City Council meeting was an effort to end a city-wide mask mandate a month early.
Three-alarm Apartment fire in downtown OKC destroys 12 units
Monday afternoon fire destroyed 12 apartment units and resulted in smoke damage for more according to Oklahoma City Fire Dept. officials.
OKCPD Officers who shot hostage suspect in OK County Jail identified
Oklahoma City Police Department identified their two officers who shot and killed Curtis Williams, a detainee in the Oklahoma County Jail.
Family of slain Oklahoma County Jail detainee express sorrow from loss
Family of Curtis "Buff" Williams held a news conference to decry his death as they criticized the Ok County Jail for poor conditions.
Oklahoma City police officer booked for domestic assault and battery
An Oklahoma City Police sergeant has been booked on complaints of domestic assault and battery.
Hostage situation at Oklahoma County Jail results in one death
One of the Oklahoma County Jail detainees, suspected of taking one of the detention officers hostage, was shot and killed by police.
Youth homelessness service provider plans expansion of space, services
Sisu, a provider for youth experiencing homelessness, has been providing care in Oklahoma City and is now set to develop its own facility.
Local Asian, city, state leaders join for ‘Stop AAPI Hate’ vigil in OKC
Local Asian leaders, City of Oklahoma City officials, and state leaders led a vigil Wednesday to stop hate of AAPI people.
EMBARK officials show new Bus Rapid Transit plans in virtual town hall
EMBARK, City of Oklahoma City's public transit system, is getting closer to the construction of a new Bus Rapid Transit route northwest.
