Oklahoma County Jail has first detainee death with COVID-19
A hospitalized Oklahoma County Jail detainee diagnosed with COVID-19 died at St. Anthony Hospital Tuesday morning according to a Jail press release.
County commissioners consider restoring public comment, stall on decision
The Oklahoma County Commissioners considered an item to restore public comment to their regular meetings but made no decision.
Two months later, OKC protesters and police take a very different approach
Friday night's "Defeating Disparity Rally" had two locations in common with the one May 30 protest but eyond that the differences were large.
Ten things to keep in mind about the Oklahoma COVID-19 numbers
Every day the Oklahoma State Department of Health publishes an update on COVID-19 numbers for Oklahoma. Here are ten things you need to know about them.
Protest leaders surrender at Jail after DA decides to press state charges
Protest leaders Mark Faulk and Jess Eddy, surrendered at the Oklahoma County Jail Wednesday morning after speaking to supporters who had gathered.
Grabs by camo-clad anons in Portland keep OKC metro residents on edge
Oklahoma City Police Dept. and Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office reasurred residents that officers from their agencies clearly identify themselves.
The practical guide to surviving eviction in Oklahoma
While Oklahoma’s unemployment rate is still high, and congress has still not decided on what to do next for the CARES act, many people are facing eviction.
Oklahoma Board of Education makes COVID-19 plan a “recommendation”
Four Oklahoma State Board of Education members rejected the compulsory parts of a plan providing a uniform statewide response in schools to COVID-19.
Oklahoma County Jail nurse tests positive for COVID-19
A nurse who delivers medical care to Oklahoma County Jail detainees has tested positive for COVID-19. She is the second nurse there to test positive.
Oklahoma City Council approves police union contract, structures biz help
The Oklahoma City Council approved the police union contract, prepared the next round of business help in OKC, and considered streetcar issues.
OKCPS — New all-virtual start date, more temporary authority for supt
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools met Tuesday to address the ever-changing situation of COVID-19 beginning to run amok in Oklahoma.
Protest calls for DA Prater to reopen Isaiah Lewis police shooting case
Monday, protesters called for Okla County DA David Prater to reopen the case of Isaiah Lewis, a black 17-year-old who was shot and killed by an Edmond police officer in April 2019.
Free Press wins Best Website, other awards for 2019 efforts
Friday the Oklahoma Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced that Free Press has Best Website and two other awards.
Council votes in favor of mask mandate – takes effect immediately
In a 6-3 vote on Friday, the City Council of Oklahoma City voted to adopt an ordinance requiring the wearing of masks in public indoor spaces.
City Council learns COVID safety from City-County Health Department
The Board of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department made presentations to the City Council of Oklahoma City in a workshop about the COVID pandemic.
