Four more years for two veteran OKCPS Board members
Two veteran Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members, Carrie Jacobs and Mark Mann, were each sworn in for another term from 2020 to 2024.
Horn town hall covers COVID-19, public health issues, Medicaid expansion
Congresswoman Kendra Horn, CD-5, drew yet another crowd to one of her many town halls Saturday but absent any hostility, a current rarity in politics.
Five test negative for COVID-19 in state, two more still being tested
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt started his news conference Thursday with a strong reassurance about the state's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
City Council hears pitches for new fines, new housing, new Crystal Bridge
Oklahoma City Council heard resolutions that could result in fines for parking violations, affordable housing money, and millions for the Myriad Gardens.
Jail Trust preps for Okla County Jail handoff but with little sense of urgency
The Jail Trust met to do more talking, but take little action while the Sheriff says he and law enforcement staff will leave the Detention Center April 15.
OKC parks 1/8 cent tax would go to operations and free programs
Oklahoma City residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote for/against a 1/8 cent dedicated sales tax for parks Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Boulevard still not complete at OKDOT’s own promise date
Even with mild winter weather, Oklahoma City Boulevard was not complete by the end of February as promised by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Mayor Holt declares the City of Oklahoma City “Triumphant”
With more than 1,500 present, Mayor David Holt delivered his annual State of the City address to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Wednesday.
Feud between commissioner and Sheriff’s office revealed once again
In a meeting of the Okla County Board of County Commissioners, ongoing acrimony between one Commissioner and the Sheriff’s Office came to the forefront.
Experience shows as OKCPS Board encounters new challenges
The Board of Education for Oklahoma City Public Schools discussed the district's strategic plan and the core concepts of a bond issue Monday night.
OKCPS teachers union president to retire, race for replacement begins
Ed Allen, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has announced his retirement resulting in the immediate announcement of a new contender.
Cash bail assistance organization reps draw ire of district judges
Reps of The Bail Project received some sharp pushback from two of Oklahoma County's district judges and the DA's office at the CJAC meeting Thursday.
OKC Council acts on vaping restrictions, hears ideas for Boathouse District
OkC Council took action Tuesday on bonds, vaping restrictions, and heard reports on planned development for the Boathouse District and street improvements.
Fights in OKCPS schools up over last year — 1,959 students involved
Oklahoma City Public Schools reports 1,959 students involved in fights at school first semester of this school year, up 438 from the same time last year.
OKCPS Board encounters “brutal facts” about upward suspensions trend
Monday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education encountered what Superintendent Sean McDaniel termed "brutal facts" about suspensions there.
