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.
Hofmeister appoints interim Western Heights supt in state takeover
State Supt of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister assigned the new interim superintendent for Western Heights Public School District Tuesday.
State Health Department decertifies Oklahoma County Jail to hold juveniles
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has notified Oklahoma County Jail admins that the facility can no longer hold juveniles.
Okla State Board of Ed takes over Western Heights PS to ‘stabilize’ district
The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to take over the Western Heights Public Schools to "stabilize" the district.
City Council hires lawyers for OKCPD Chief, officers in Rodriguez lawsuit
City Council for Oklahoma City has hired outside legal counsel for the OKCPD Chief and five officers in the Stavian Rodriguez civil lawsuits.
Cathy Cummings to challenge Kevin Calvey for OK County Commissioner
Cathy Cummings will run against incumbent Kevin Calvey for the Oklahoma County District 3 Commissioner seat.
Early morning fire claims empty church building in Edgemere neighborhood
A vacant church building on the line between the Edgemere and Jefferson Park neighborhoods partially burned in a midnight two-alarm fire.
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s deputies join other agencies on DUI checkpoint
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and other agencies conducted a DUI checkpoint Friday night/Saturday morning in eastern Oklahoma County.
Fireworks cause dumpster and house fires in OKC over holiday weekend
Discarded fireworks was the dominant cause of a large number of dumpster fires and house fires over the 4th of July weekend.
Legal defense requested for OKC Police Chief, officers in Rodriguez death
OKC Municipal Counselor is requesting $100,000 to hire outside legal counsel to defend the Police Chief and five officers in shooting death.
Okla County Commissioners approve millions in new fiscal year spending
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved a wide range of spending on agreements that went into effect July 1.
Metro Library System starts fine-free pilot program to give more access
Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City and County is beginning a library fine forgiveness program and starting a fine-free year.
City of OKC Community pools start odd-even schedule Fri, July 2
Closed for a time because the City of OKC was having trouble finding lifeguards and other staff, two community pools will open Friday, July 2.
