Advisory Council recommends CARES funds spending to Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council discussed recent criminal justice reforms and recommended CARES Act spending to the Jail Trust.
Mickey Dollens defends southside HD-93 seat sought by Mike Christian
Republican Mike Christian is back in the race to reclaim House District 93’s seat from incumbent Democrat Mickey Dollens.
OKCPS teachers against returning to buildings union survey shows
Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers revealed in a union survey that they had reservations about returning to buildings with students.
Council renews mask mandate, fails to take action on panhandling ord
Oklahoma City Council renewed its mask mandate for another eight weeks and the postponed a decision about the illegal panhandling ordinance.
Epic faces epic problems with State Virtual Charter School Board
The Oklahoma State Virtual Charter School Board voted to start termination proceedings against Epic Charter Schools Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Fugate and Rodebush vie for HD-94 in southeast metro
Andy Fuguate is seeking re-election to House District 94 in the southeast metro against Republican challenger Lauren Rodebush.
Calvey petitions court to rule on new county commissioners’ ICE, Jail policy
Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey filed a petition in district court asking for a declaratory judgement on a jail policy passed.
Horn and Bice debate covers pandemic, healthcare, military, bipartisanship
State Senator Stephanie Bice (R) and Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D) went head-to-head Thursday night to make their case to fill Okla CD-5.
It’s official – OKCPS bringing Pre-K, Kindergarten back to school Oct 19
Oklahoma City Public Schools Supt Sean McDaniel announced Pre-K and Kindergarten students will return to the classroom starting Mon, Oct. 19.
Maughan and Hicks each land blows in commissioner debate
Two candidates for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 2, Brian Maughan and Spencer Hicks, engaged in a debate Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Sheriff candidate Johnson opposes reducing budgets, is for transparency
Tommie Johnson, Republican candidate for Oklahoma County Sheriff, opposes the "defund the police" movement and wants more transparency.
Cruz focused on Medicaid, child welfare in southside HD-89 race
Democrat José Cruz could become the first Latino to represent southside House District 89 as he is running against Republican John Hutton.
Turner, Barlean face off in HD-88 – most liberal district in OKC metro
Mauree Turner beat the more moderate incumbent Jason Dunnington in the Democratic Party primary and is now facing Kelly Barlean (R).
OK County Sheriff candidate Cubit says “crime does not exist in a vacuum”
Wayland Cubit (D) could be making history as either he or Tommie Johson (R) will become the first Black sheriff in Oklahoma County.
Commissioners approve full Jail cooperation with ICE
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioners approved a policy of full cooperation with ICE at the County Jail.
