Commish Blumert holds virtual town hall on spending, Jail, county projects
Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert held a virtual town hall Monday, March 22, 2021 covering a wide range of topics.
Judge orders Pride Alliance cannot use “OKC Pride” — only original org
The Oklahoma City Pride Alliance can no longer use the original and familiar "OKC Pride" brand phrase and logo per a judges order.
Two political newcomers vie for Senate District 22 in special election April 6
Republican Jake Merrick and Democrat Molly Ooten will compete for the State Senate District 22 seat in the upcoming special election April 6.
OESC prioritizing unemployment benefits from new fed COVID-19 relief bill
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is putting the implementation of the new federal COVIC-19 relief bill as a top priority.
Much at stake for City of OKC, OKCPS in April 6 election — Are...
On April 6 voters in the metro will elect two new City Council of Oklahoma City members and three OKCPS Board members. Are you ready?
Pride vs Pride — OKC LGBTQ2S+ groups prepare for court duel
Former leaders in the former OKC Pride, Inc. are suing the current OKC Pride Alliance, Inc. to get the name, logo, and assets back.
City Council approves homelessness grants, temporary water bill relief
The City Council of Oklahoma City approved new grants for homelessness relief, approved a mural and temporary water bill relief.
Juvenile records expungement bill passes House, on way to Senate
A bipartisan House bill that would amend the process for juvenile record expungements passed out of the Okla House on Monday, March 8th.
Jail Trust formally establishes Action Committee, hears reports
Jail Trust voted to establish the Detention Center Action Committee, and hired an outside firm for accounting services.
County Commissioners reject donations, vote to oppose state legislation
Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners took on three major issues that involved donations, the OCCHD, and the Triple X Road project.
Cruz bills passed in House reflect real issues of OKC metro constituents
José Cruz authored two bills that recently passed out of the House since the first session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature began in Feb.
OKCPS Board Chair candidates answer questions in southside forum
Candidates in the race for OKCPS Board of Ed Chair defined their positions on issues concerning southside OKC schools in a forum March 11.
Five OKCPD officers get felony charges in Stavian Rodriguez shooting
Oklahoma County DA David Prater has charged five Oklahoma City police officers with Manslaughter in the death of Stavian Rodriguez.
Former OKC Zoo employee pleads guilty to trafficking baby tortoises
A former herpetologist at the Oklahoma City Zoo has pleaded guilty to trafficking baby Galapagos tortoises that belonged to the Zoo.
New Jail Trust subcommittee begins developing jail improvement ideas
A new committee of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust - Detention Center Action Committee - has started developing specific ideas for improvement.
