Republican Jake Merrick wins special election for State Senate District 22
Republican Jake Merrick will fill the vacant District 22 State Senate seat after a landslide victory in Tuesday night’s special general election.
Paula Lewis wins in Board Chair race for Oklahoma City Public Schools
Paula Lewis, incumbent Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Chair, has won another four years as Chair of the Board of Education.
Jail Trust subcommittee adds new members, takes on hardest issues
The Detention Center Action Committee (DCAC) of the Jail Trust continues to dig deeper into Oklahoma County Jail issues and expand membership.
OKC activist files federal civil rights lawsuit against OK County DA Prater
An OKC activist filed a federal lawsuit against Okla. County DA David Prater April 6, 2021 for an arrest during a county meeting Aug 12, 2020.
County Commissioners give reasons for staying with Jail Trust for now
Monday evening two Oklahoma County Commissioners gave their reasoning for voting to stay with the Jail Trust and not dissolve it.
Jail Trust Chair says rumor is not true that CEO Williams is being fired
Rumors persist that Jail Trust CEO/ jail administrator Greg Williams has been fired or has resigned. Trust Chair Tricia Everest denies it.
Commissioners keep Jail Trust, allow Sheriff to participate in TV production
After taking up the future of the Jail Trust, the Oklahoma County Commissioners decided not to dissolve the trust.
Oklahoma County Commissioners to consider ending Jail Trust
Now, the whole idea of a Jail Trust seems to be in question for Oklahoma County Commissioners who will meet Monday morning at 9 a.m.
Pivot, Inc. adds new tiny homes to relieve youth homelessness
Pivot, Inc. is an Oklahoma City based service provider offering aid to young people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City.
OKCPS Board of Ed demands State Board of Ed rescind charter school funding vote
The OKCPS Board of Ed passed a resolution demanding the State Board of Ed rescind their vote to create equal district and charter funding.
Jail Trust focuses on Health Dept criticism, staffing, medical contractor
The Jail Trust held a special meeting on recent events and deaths. CEO Greg Williams reported on current staffing and operations at the Jail.
OKCPS files legal challenge to Ok Board of Ed over charter school funding
OKC Public Schools has filed a petition to stop actions from a Oklahoma State Board of Education decision March 25 for charter school funding.
City of Oklahoma City sued for gunshot injury to protester by OKC police
A protester who participated in a May 31, 2020 protest in Oklahoma City filed a lawsuit against the City of Oklahoma City Wednesday.
In VOICE SD-22 forum, Ooten defines policies — Merrick is a no-show
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) --- Runoff candidates for the vacant District 22 State Senate seat had a platform to talk about their policies Wednesday...
A guide to bills in the Oklahoma Legislature targeting protest rights
Several bills aimed at restricting protesters' rights are moving closer to becoming law in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate.
