Oklahoma County Jail has ninth death so far this year
Thursday, the death of a detainee in the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail was the ninth for the facility in 2021.
OKC Law Enforcement Task Force looks at police-community reform recs
The OkC Law Enforcement Policy Task Force met on Thursday afternoon to receive the first draft of recommendations from consulting firm 21cp.
Pain, anger dominate public listening session on Oklahoma County Jail
A listening session intended to focus on the Jail facility instead became an evening of hearing about the suffering caused by the Jail.
Public invited to bring ideas about future of Oklahoma County Jail
The Criminal Justice Advisory Council is holding a public listening session Thursday to gain ideas about solutions to chronic Jail problems.
Santa Fe South Supt Brewster first to defy Legislature with mask mandate
Chris Brewster, the founding superintendent of Santa Fe South Charter Schools is instituting a mask mandate.
Oklahoma County Jail death makes eight in 2021 — investigation begins
A heart attack may be the cause of the eighth death of a detainee at the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail in 2021.
OKCPS Board of Ed completes contract negotiations, cleans up policies
Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education honored the Chief Financial Officer, cleaned up more policy, and established pay raises.
OKCPS launches first in-person school start since 2019
Oklahoma City Public Schools went back to school August 9 with full-week, in-person learning for the first time since 2019.
OKC Police Dept warns of fake ‘police’ documents demanding money
The Oklahoma City Police Department is warning metro residents of a scam at work where residents receive fake documents demanding money.
OKCPS fine-tunes COVID preps for in-person school in five days
Supt Sean McDaniel answered questions from the news media about preparations for the upcoming school year starting Monday, Aug 9.
COVID, housing equity, fears of neighbors highlight City Council meeting
In a sometimes tense four and a half hours, the City Council of Oklahoma City met on Tuesday, Aug. 3 to conduct the City’s business.
Okla House Dems call for special session to repeal school mask prohibition
Oklahoma House Democrats are calling for a special Legislative session to repeal SB 658 that stops school districts from requiring masks.
County Commissioners award CARES money to Sheriff’s Office
Oklahoma County Commissioners approved contract renewals Monday, and approved over $3 million in CARES Act funds to the Sheriff’s Office.
OKC Pride Alliance Parade small but enthusiastic in spite of heat, COVID
Though small, the previously postponed OKC Pride Alliance Parade drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to show their support.
Attack on Northcare computer network accessed patient health information
Northcare emailed all of its patients informing them that their computer network had been breached and patient records accessed.
