OKC Trails Committee considers e-bikes on multi-use trails, defers action
The Oklahoma City Trails Advisory Committee hosted a conversation on allowing electric bikes (e-bikes) on the city's multi-use trails.
Food distribution by OKC Jewish community center meets growing need
Food insecurity in Oklahoma City showed at a food give-away by the Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning in The Village.
Councilmember Nice holding Census, voter registration drive in Sept
Nikki Nice, OkC Ward 7 Council member, has organized a campaign to increase both participation in the U.S. Census and to register more voters.
Flood victim remembered by family and friends as loving, creative
Monte Williams's body has now been recovered after two full days of searching were unsuccessful. He was caught in floodwaters at Ski Island.
Mask mandate extended in Oklahoma City until October 20
Oklahoma City Council debated extending a city-wide mask requirement, ultimately extending the current ordinance until late October.
Jail Trust faces more protests while accepting CARES money
Oklahoma County Jail Trust accepted over $37 million in CARES Act funds from the County and heard a report on suicide prevention at the jail.
Solidarity march honors past, points to future racial justice challenges
The "March and Motorcade in Solidarity" August 28 commemoerated the 1963 March on Washington and pointed to the future for racial justice.
OKCPS poised to launch historic all-virtual school start Monday
Oklahoma City Public Schools will begin the first ever all-virtual school start Monday with fewer students and financial strains.
Budget Board hears annual report from CJAC about Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Budget Board heard the second annual report of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC).
Baez trades firefighter gear for phone, computer to recruit next generation
Lt. Miguel Baez has traded in his protective "turnout" gear and firefighters helmet for a telephone and computer as a recruiters for OKCFD.
Jail Trust accepts CARES money, hears abbreviated public comment
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) heard public comment and accepted CARES money from the county commissioners.
County Commissioners reinstate public comment after months without
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to reinstate public comments to their board meetings.
Kevin Calvey already has challenger for 2022 commissioner race
Local civic leader Cacky Poarch announced Friday that she will challenge District 3 Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey in 2022.
Protesters get their time in Jail Trust public forum on CARES Act funds
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust held a meeting Wednesday dedicated to hearing public comment on CARES Act money.
Commissioners give Jail Trust $34M in blink-and-you-missed-it meeting
The Oklahoma County Commissioners Wednesday voted to award $34 million in CARES money to the Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust).
