Project helps Metro Park neighborhood connect, improve quality of life
A new fence was being installed at the home of Cecilia Middleton in the Metro Park neighborhood as part of the "I Heart Metro Park" project.
City of OKC offers 3 free landfill days as bulky waste pickup lags
Crews that pick up bulky waste or "big trash" for the City of Oklahoma City have been behind because of unusually high demand.
Small but powerful storms cause lightning damage in OKC metro
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Several small storms packed enough punch across the OKC metro Monday afternoon to keep the Oklahoma City Fire Department...
Policing – public safety reform listening session reveals concerns and pain
OKC community members expressed their ideas and concerns about policing and public safety reforms during a listening session.
OKC Pride Alliance reschedules Pride Parade for July 31
The OKC Pride Alliance announced that their rescheduled Pride Parade day will be Saturday, July 31.
OKC City Council hears positive survey results on public transit
City Council of Oklahoma City heard positive survey results for EMBARK, the public transit system. Users and non-users gave it high marks.
OKCPS Board of Ed decides transparent Board seat redistricting standards
The OKCPS Board of Education adopted two key procedural changes that will have a lasting impact on the business of the board.
Jail Trust hears updates on COVID, Juvenile detainee decertification
The Oklahoma County Jail Trust was informed about the current status of COVID in the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail).
Juvenile Task Force delivers recommendations to County Commissioners
The Oklahoma County Commissioners heard recommendations from the Juvenile Task Force and hired attorneys for two detention officers.
An early look at candidates in the City of OKC mayoral primary Feb 2022
Candidates have already begun to announce their candidacy for Oklahoma City mayor as the Feb 2022 Mayoral primary election approaches.
Pride month support by Metropolitan Library System praised and criticized
The Metropolitan Library Commission heard from an unusually large number of public commenters at their regular meeting Thursday.
OKC Mayor Holt joins bipartisan push for federal infrastructure package
OKC Mayor David Holt visited the White House on Wednesday to build support for a major bipartisanship infrastructure package.
Western Heights Board of Ed defies State order, votes to hire alt supt
The Western Heights Board of Ed hired their own interim superintendent Thursday in defiance of the State Department of Education.
Western Heights officials defy state order – plan to hire own interim supt
Western Heights Board of Ed set a meeting for Thurs to hire their own interim superintendent even though the state has already appointed one.
Bridwell challenges Calvey for Okla County Commish – says time to listen
James "Jay" Bridwell is running for the District 3 County Commissioner seat against incumbent Kevin Calvey.
