Oklahoma City to resume water disconnects in February
In Feb, the Utilities Dept of the City of Oklahoma City will resume disconnecting water services to customers who have not paid for service.
OKC Ward 3 candidates weigh in on infrastructure, sprawl, other issues
Candidates for the Ward 3 City Council seat for the City of Oklahoma City responded to questions in a forum Saturday, January 23.
Death at Oklahoma County Jail latest among detainees in short succession
Another detainee has died in custody of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, or County Jail according to jail staff.
New jail report on COVID, reduced population, shows small advances
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Task Force released a new jail report on COVID test numbers and the reduced population.
County Commissioners hear report on Jail, seek to expand SHINE program
The Board of County Commissioners heard reports on the Jail and voted to fund expansion of the SHINE alternative sentencing program.
City Council extends mask mandate, talks ice storm debris removal
City Council of Oklahoma City voted in favor of extending the City’s mask mandate and considered the progress of storm debris removal.
Jail Trust struggles to take action as activists fight limits on public comment
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) held a contentious meeting with a packed crowd of onlookers Monday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday events all-virtual for 2021
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in Oklahoma City will be all-virtual this year including the massive parade. Here are the details.
Law Enforcement task force hears new consultants, community members
Oklahoma City Law Enforcement Policy Task Force met to welcome their newly hired consulting firm 21cp Solutions and hear from the community.
Shove over racial slur in meeting draws introspection from victims
A shove in a Jail Trust meeting January 4 could have resulted in charges for assault and battery but the one shoved has declined.
Bice to vote “no” on Trump impeachment, says it will “further divide” nation
U.S. Rep Stephanie Bice (R-CD5) announced her intent Wednesday to vote against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Commissioners apply for Federal rent assistance program for unemployed
County commissioners voted to apply for the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Budget board adopted a coronavirus leave program.
“I rebuke every bit of it” says Sheriff Chris West about attack on Capitol
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West confirms that he was at the "Save America" rally but disavows insurrectionists who broke into the Capitol.
Bice condemns “rioters” without acknowledging their connection to Trump
Oklahoma City's Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (CD-5) condemned "rioters" but never acknowledging them as supporters of President Trump.
Citing oath of office, Inhofe won’t challenge Biden’s election
Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe announced Tuesday that he would not challenge Joe Biden's clear win of the election for President.
