Council approves winter emergency shelter, defers demolition of old jail
City Council for Oklahoma City unanimously approved a new emergency shelter and deferred demolishing the old city police/jail building.
Jail Trust welcomes new Sheriff, witnesses a fight
Monday was the first meeting of the year for the Okla County Jail Trust. New Sheriff Tommie Johnson III was present.
Detainee death at OK County Jail suspected homicide
Homicide is thought to be the cause of the latest death in the Oklahoma County Jail that occurred Saturday evening.
Oklahoma Senator Lankford one of 11 seeking to overturn Biden’s election
Sen James Lankford is joining with six other sitting U.S. senators and four senators-elect in demanding an election commission be formed.
Our top ten OPINION posts of 2020 exposed bad thinking in government
Here are the top ten opinion articles by George Lang, opinion writer for Free Press, who consistently took on governmental bad thinking.
City Law Enforcement Task Force advances with consultant, public doubts
The City of Oklahoma City has established a Law Enforcement Task Force to hear public concerns about policing but there are doubts.
COVID death hits OKC Fire Department day before vaccines arrive
The Oklahoma City Fire Dept received 500 doses of Moderna vaccines and started injections on Christmas Day after the loss of Maj. Andy Davis.
Another Oklahoma County Jail death, this time on Christmas Eve
Thursday, Christmas Eve, the Oklahoma County Jail had another detainee die in their custody. The cause of death is not certain.
Red Andrews Dinner crew give toys, meal kits at multiple locations
It was a year like none other for the decades-old Red Andrews Christmas Dinner that had to spread out across multiple locations this year.
Red Andrews Dinner uses multiple locations, pick-up only Christmas Eve
Previously held at the Cox Convention Center, due to the pandemic, toys and food will be for pick-up only at four locations Christmas Eve.
Oklahoma County Elected Officials approve pay raise for themselves
The Oklahoma County Budget Board comprising elected officials of Oklahoma County, voted to give themselves a raise of $17,075.
Council approves police consultant, hears angry city residents
City Council of Oklahoma City repeatedly heard from outspoken critics of the City’s Police Department, and angry medical marijuana workers.
Bus stabbing victim in critical condition, suspect in custody
A rider on an EMBARK bus was stabbed by another rider as the bus neared the westbound stop at NW 63rd Street and Meridian Tuesday afternoon.
OKC restaurateur Sean Cummings running for Ok Democratic Party Chair
Off to an early start, Sean Cummings is running for Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. He believes the party needs better messaging.
Jail Trust approves Jail phone services upgrade for detainees and families
The Jail Trust approved a contract for detainee phone services and heard reports from CEO Greg Williams about operations and COVID testing.
