Flawed scientific model basis for Governor Stitt’s reopening plans
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is using a model for predicting the course of COVID-19 infections that is statistical with no basis in epidemiology.
Holt — Acts like OKC bombing “depend on the triumph of dehumanization”
On the 25th anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred E. Murrah Federal building, the memorial service was a video product instead of a live event.
Anyone can check their own symptoms at Dept of Health website
The Oklahoma State Department of Health offers a suite of new initiatives aimed at helping people check smyptoms, report, and track COVID-19 infections.
Councilman surprises some with blunt comments about shelter-in-place
At this week’s meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City, one council member surprised some at what seemed to be callous comments about COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19 starting to take larger toll on rural counties as well as urban
Deaths and infections from COVID-19 are no longer just an urban concern as the Oklahoma State Health Department reports new numbers.
City Council allocates MAPS 3 money, considers loan mitigation plan
In a long teleconference, the City Council considered several important business items and a couple of arguably less important ones.
How to avoid scams as economic impact payments are sent out
The Oklahoma Attorney General has issued a warning about scams regarding the stimulus payments that are being rolled out this week as part of the CARES act.
OKCPS Board votes for Supt McDaniel to stay three more years
Monday night's vote of the OKCPS Board of Education went 7-1 for two-year Superintendent Sean McDaniel's contract to extend to the end of June, 2023.
Econ Dev Trust holds do-over to comply with Open Meeting Act
The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust held a do-over meeting Monday to make sure they complied with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Record numbers seeking food during economic downturn from COVID-19
Agencies are experiencing record levels of demand for people who are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To get it right, OKC Econ Development Trust to hold crucial meeting again
A special meeting of the OkC Economic Development Trust (OCEDT) is scheduled for Monday at 4:00 p.m. by teleconference to repeat the agenda from March 31.
Three OKC metro counties show 95 new COVID-19 cases
Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland Counties that make up most of the wider Oklahoma City metro, experienced a 17% jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases in...
What renters need to know about evictions during COVID-19 crisis
Landlords in Oklahoma City are still filing for courts to execute eviction orders even with the courts closed due to COVID-19. Renters still have rights.
We should demand transparency from local government
At a time when seemingly all of society’s functions are in turmoil, it is easy to miss the warnings when the gatekeepers start locking the gates.
City of Oklahoma City’s charter is being reviewed for possible changes
The Oklahoma City Charter Review Committee met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to the City Charter including new election dates.
