Decision to close schools for rest of year “imminent” says OKCPS supt
The superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools now says the decision by the state superintendent to close all public schools in the state is "imminent."
OKCPS begins city-wide meal pick-ups March 23 during coronavirus crisis
Oklahoma City Public Schools will be delivering meals to be picked up for students in a number of neighborhoods across the expansive district.
County Commissioners seek new ways to govern during COVID-19 crisis
The Oklahoma County Budget Board and Board of County Commissioners discussed regular business and the irregular business of Covid-19 responses Thursday.
Putnam City Public Schools adjust to statewide closure, release guidelines
Putnam City Schools released closure guidelines for all employees, students and families Thursday following the State Board of Ed's closure order.
New situation for EMBARK buses, streetcars under state of emergency
EMBARK is still running normal routes even though a state of emergency has been declared for Oklahoma City, closing many business and limiting hours.
City Council denies event permits, considers COVID-19 impact
In a quick meeting of the City Council on Tuesday normal business was handled under less-than-normal circumstances with the COVID-19.
Mayor orders all bars, gyms, theaters to close – restaurants take-out only
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt modified his emergency declaration from Sunday now closing bars, gyms, theaters, and limiting restaurants to take-out only.
OKCPS Board declares coronavirus emergency, grants powers to supt
The OKCPS Board of Education voted to declare an emergency Tuesday morning where they also granted extended powers to Superintendent Sean McDaniel.
Okla County officials declare emergency, develop coronavirus response
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county and processed plans for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Board of Ed closes schools until April 6 in response to coronavirus
The Oklahoma State Board of Education Monday addressed the growing coronavirus pandemic by voting to close all public schools until April 6.
Mayor Holt declares emergency for Oklahoma City to control coronavirus
Mayor David Holt declared a state of emergency for the City of Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon in response to the COVID-19 pandemic threat.
Coronavirus response – OKCPS waits to decide extension of spring break
Sunday afternoon OKCPS Supt. Sean McDaniels sent an email to families and staff they still plans to resume classes Monday, March 23 after spring break.
City of OKC water cutoffs create alarm during coronavirus pandemic
Congresswoman Kendra Horn raised the issue of water cutoffs during the new coronavirus pandemic bringing attention to City of OKC's alarming cutoff rates.
OKCPS closes Friday the 13th ahead of spring break
Claiming to have no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus or COVID-19, OKCPS is canceling classes and all activities Friday, March 13.
“Max’s Law” bill to give more access to state buildings passes House
A bill that would establish the installation of changing tables for adults and children in publicly-funded buildings passed the Oklahoma House Tuesday.
