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Mayor David Holt

Proposed OKC mask ordinance sets up to $500 fine for noncompliance

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A special virtual meeting of the City Council for the City of Oklahoma City is set for Friday at 1:00 p.m. to take up a proposal for a new mask ordinance.
Oklahoma County Commissioners

County Commissioners consider new mask policy for courthouse – annex

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On the same day Oklahoma's governor revealed that he has COVID-19, the Board of County Commissioners considered some precautions for the courthouse.
Stitt

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for COVID-19

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 he announced in a news conference today.
Land Run protest

SPIRIT Sit-In decries land runs, monuments, re-enactments

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Native Americans and allies gathered in Bricktown in Saturday for a day-long sit-in that ended with a peaceful protest of the Centennial Land Run Monument.
JoBeth Hamon

Police union criticizes OKC councilwoman on social media during meeting

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JoBeth Hamon, OKC Ward 6, found herself on the receiving end of social media criticism from the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 123 (FOP-123).
city council

OKC City Council hears Costco Plans for 500 more jobs

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The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City plowed through over five hours of meeting details and discussion in a virtual meeting.
Jabee Williams

Q&A with Jabee Williams at BLM protest against DA David Prater

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The following is a short Q&A this reporter had with local rapper and eastside native Jabee Williams Thursday. He was attending a protest of DA David Prater.
Prater protest

Protesters focus criticism on DA David Prater at OKC rally

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DA David Prater is now receiving criticism by Black Lives Matter OKC and allies after some of its teen members were charged with inciting to riot.
MAPS 4 passes

MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board swears in members in first meeting

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In a largely symbolic effort, the newly empaneled MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board met for the first time on Thursday. Members were sworn in and rules set.
unemployment

OESC convention center event draws 1,000+ jobless seeking relief

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Wednesday over 1,000 came to the a convention center in Midwest City in hopes of moving their unemployment insurance cases along.
activists

Facing charges from street painting incident, activists turn themselves in

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Sincere Terry and her mother gave each other a long hug as the 18-year-old reached out to hold the hand of her grandmother. Her...
firefighters, fire, paramedic

OKC firefighters return from quarantine as one goes to hospital for COVID

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Some OKC firefighters have returned to duty from quarantine as other continue to sit out their 14 days. But, one of the ten infected is now hospitalized.
OKCPS

OKC Public Schools to offer both in-person and virtual options in new year

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Oklahoma City Public Schools will use a plan for the upcoming school year intended to provide maximum flexibility in a still highly-unpredictable pandemic.
protests

ACLU criticizes DA David Prater for charges against protesters

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The Oklahoma ACLU criticized the Oklahoma County's District Attorney David Prater for charging some protesters under Oklahoma's anti-terrorism laws.
Unemployment

Over 200 waiting in line daily for Oklahoma unemployment help

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A number of people are seeking help daily with unemployment claim problems by waiting in line at the main Oklahoma Employment Commission (OESC) offices.