“Canceled” meeting acts on $5.5M in economic aid, land deal, TIFs
The OKC Economic Development Trust (OKCEDT) took action on agenda items in a meeting that was listed as "canceled" on public notices.
Oklahoma County has first state 18-35 age group COVID-19 death
Among the five more deaths statewide over the last 24 hours from COVID-19, one was a male in Oklahoma County, the first in the 18-35 age group.
Transit Authority tackles reduced schedules, security, reduced revenue
Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) met Friday by teleconference and covered schedules, security, and revenue.
Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners struggles with virtual tech
Wednesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Public Buildings Authority (PBA) featured an unprecedented use of tech.
CDC changes guidelines, now recommends masks for general public
The CDC changed guidelines regarding mask usage by the general public, recommending Americans voluntarily wear a non-medical cloth mask when in public.
Oklahoma Gov Stitt still won’t order shelter in place even after cities have
Governor Kevin Stitt referred to the concept of shelter in place as "bunker in place" several times Wednesday afternoon rejecting the idea for the state.
OKC City Council votes $5.5M aid to City small businesses
In spite of technical issues of the first teleconference, the council voted a $5.5 million stimulus for local businesses and discussed parking issues.
Redbud trees stand out in otherwise dreary times – go look!
During this time of COVID-19 isolation, some have discovered it’s quite easy to take a walk while still social distancing.
And as you’re walking...
City of OKC to hold Council and other meetings by teleconference
The City of Oklahoma City will hold its City Council meetings and other city meetings by teleconference starting Tuesday morning.
Oklahoma City Mayor Holt issues “shelter in place” order effective Sat night
Saturday morning, both Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City and Mayor G.T. Bynum of Tulsa issued clear, simultaneous "shelter in place" orders.
OKCPS Board sets May 8 as new end of school – ensures employee pay
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Friday voted to move the end of school to May 8 and to pay all personnel to the end of the year.
Essentials of groceries and gas still create risk of COVID-19 infection
Even after Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order, two essentials - gas and groceries - are considered essential and hold risks for COVID-19 infection.
What Governor Stitt’s “safer at home” order for COVID-19 means for us
Tuesday, Governor Stitt declared that all non-essential businesses would be closed in counties with community spread of Covid-19, including Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma County Commissioners meet in situation strained by COVID-19
The Board of County Commissioners discussed procedures for tax payments, the state of emergency, the Sheriff’s Office move, and a literal logjam.
County Sheriff’s Office takes special precautions in jail against coronavirus
Restricting visitation, isolating new bookings, and lowering the jail population are all measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Okla County Jail.
