COVID death hits OKC Fire Department day before vaccines arrive
The Oklahoma City Fire Dept received 500 doses of Moderna vaccines and started injections on Christmas Day after the loss of Maj. Andy Davis.
Another Oklahoma County Jail death, this time on Christmas Eve
Thursday, Christmas Eve, the Oklahoma County Jail had another detainee die in their custody. The cause of death is not certain.
Red Andrews Dinner crew give toys, meal kits at multiple locations
It was a year like none other for the decades-old Red Andrews Christmas Dinner that had to spread out across multiple locations this year.
Red Andrews Dinner uses multiple locations, pick-up only Christmas Eve
Previously held at the Cox Convention Center, due to the pandemic, toys and food will be for pick-up only at four locations Christmas Eve.
Oklahoma County Elected Officials approve pay raise for themselves
The Oklahoma County Budget Board comprising elected officials of Oklahoma County, voted to give themselves a raise of $17,075.
Council approves police consultant, hears angry city residents
City Council of Oklahoma City repeatedly heard from outspoken critics of the City’s Police Department, and angry medical marijuana workers.
Bus stabbing victim in critical condition, suspect in custody
A rider on an EMBARK bus was stabbed by another rider as the bus neared the westbound stop at NW 63rd Street and Meridian Tuesday afternoon.
OKC restaurateur Sean Cummings running for Ok Democratic Party Chair
Off to an early start, Sean Cummings is running for Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. He believes the party needs better messaging.
Jail Trust approves Jail phone services upgrade for detainees and families
The Jail Trust approved a contract for detainee phone services and heard reports from CEO Greg Williams about operations and COVID testing.
Commissioners allocate CARES Funds to small business relief
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to allocate $5 million to the Oklahoma Industries Authority to continue a small business relief program.
Oklahoma County Jail detainee found dead
A 35-year-old detainee who was found by jail staff to be "unresponsive" was later declared dead by the Emergency Medical Service (EMS).
Turnpike construction damaged County roads, but who will pay for repairs?
The newly opened Kickapoo Turnpike in the eastern part of Oklahoma County is complete, but construction has wrecked county roads around it.
January Okla City Public Schools Return to Campus Plan announced
Oklahoma City Public Schools will return to the second semester according to plans that call for an incremental return to in-person learning.
County Budget Board votes CARES funds for small business, health info
The Oklahoma County Budget Board met Thursday to discuss what would happen with the remaining $10 million unallocated CARES Act funds.
Board of Ed races in Okla City and Putnam City Public Schools take shape
Four seats for Oklahoma City Public Schools and two in Putnam City Schools are up for election February 9, 2021.
