Money missing from Oklahoma City Police property room
The property room of the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) is missing $27,000 in cash a City Auditor's report shows.
Okla County courts have 52 eviction cases on Monday docket
When the courts open on Monday, May 18, 52 eviction cases will be on the docket in Oklahoma County according to Judge Ray Elliott, presiding judge.
Proposed affordable housing cuts raise questions about housing security
A House bill by Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, seeks to cut tax incentives for affordable housing construction.
Council plans for CARES Act funds, hears $3M Costco incentives proposal
The City of Oklahoma City Council took action Monday on how CARES Act funds sent to the city from the federal government would be used and other business.
Stop Killing Us! rally points to perils of black youth on Mother’s Day
After hearing two speeches at the Stop Killing Us! rally on Mother's Day, the group held a driving demonstration on N. Lincoln Boulevard.
Unemployment fraud claims jump 275% for OKCPS over last school year
Oklahoma City Public Schools has seen a 275% increase in fraudulent unemployment claims this school year over the previous school year 2018-2019.
Stitt defends “PPE Czar” after sidelining experienced Health Dept group
Okla Governor Kevin Stitt defended his appointment of a "PPE Czar" in the pandemic response and sidelining the Emergency Preparedness and Response Service.
Jail Trust told no COVID-19 positive tests at Oklahoma County Jail so far
Monday the Jail Trust heard a report that so far there have been no COVID-19 positive tests either at the Jail or for those hospitalized.
Shoecraft wins AFT-OKC union president election – represents many firsts
Torie Shoecraft won decisively against opponent Michelle Manley in the AFT-OKC teachers union election Friday capturing 82% of the votes.
Lease provides new Oklahoma County Sheriff’s facility outside Jail
The Oklahoma County Commissioners entered a lease agreement Wednesday for a new Sheriff's facility for its headquarters separate from the Jail.
Stitt and Oklahoma Health Department face audit for COVID-19 spending
The Oklahoma Attorney General has requested the Oklahoma State Auditor to carry out an "investigative audit" of Governor Kevin Stitt's spending on COVID-19.
As COVID-19 ravages economy, OKC City Council extends aid to small biz
The OKC City Council allocated money for micro businesses, heard a report on small business relief, and three City Councilors spoke up against reopening.
OKC keeps shelter in place until May 1 then joins state plan
The City of Oklahoma City will stay the course with current shelter in place rules until May 1 when it will adopt the same rules as the state.
Oklahoma State Board of Ed “Zoom-bombed” in virtual meeting Thursday
The Oklahoma State Board of Education was the latest to fall victim to a "Zoom-bombing" attack Thursday when a hacker flooded their virtual session's chat.
City of OKC prepares to feel the revenue pain from COVID-19 pandemic
The City Council for City of Oklahoma City will consider budget cuts May 26, owing to a sales tax shortfall predicted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
