Calvey petitions court to rule on new county commissioners’ ICE, Jail policy
Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey filed a petition in district court asking for a declaratory judgement on a jail policy passed.
Horn and Bice debate covers pandemic, healthcare, military, bipartisanship
State Senator Stephanie Bice (R) and Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D) went head-to-head Thursday night to make their case to fill Okla CD-5.
It’s official – OKCPS bringing Pre-K, Kindergarten back to school Oct 19
Oklahoma City Public Schools Supt Sean McDaniel announced Pre-K and Kindergarten students will return to the classroom starting Mon, Oct. 19.
Maughan and Hicks each land blows in commissioner debate
Two candidates for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 2, Brian Maughan and Spencer Hicks, engaged in a debate Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Sheriff candidate Johnson opposes reducing budgets, is for transparency
Tommie Johnson, Republican candidate for Oklahoma County Sheriff, opposes the "defund the police" movement and wants more transparency.
Cruz focused on Medicaid, child welfare in southside HD-89 race
Democrat José Cruz could become the first Latino to represent southside House District 89 as he is running against Republican John Hutton.
Turner, Barlean face off in HD-88 – most liberal district in OKC metro
Mauree Turner beat the more moderate incumbent Jason Dunnington in the Democratic Party primary and is now facing Kelly Barlean (R).
OK County Sheriff candidate Cubit says “crime does not exist in a vacuum”
Wayland Cubit (D) could be making history as either he or Tommie Johson (R) will become the first Black sheriff in Oklahoma County.
Commissioners approve full Jail cooperation with ICE
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioners approved a policy of full cooperation with ICE at the County Jail.
OKCPS Return to Campus plan resumes with new infection-level trigger
Oklahoma City Public Schools will continue its plan for youngest students to come back October 19 and the rest of the student body November 9.
Jail Trust authorizes CEO to negotiate $3 million no-bid contract for Jail
Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) authorized CEO Greg Williams to negotiate a contract for $3 mil of CARES Act funds.
Congresswoman Kendra Horn supports ACA, rejects “Medicare for all”
Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D) is representing arguably one of the most contested districts in the nation, CD-5 which includes Oklahoma City.
Sen Stephanie Bice balks at Medicaid expansion, wants ACA replacement
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s fifth congressional district is a close race to watch. According to SoonerPolls, State Senator Stephanie Bice (R) is leading in...
OKC Council considers appeal of court decision against panhandling ord
The City Council of Oklahoma City revisited a controversial panhandling ordinance. They also made amendments to CARES Act allocations.
City of OKC voters to decide nine charter changes on Nov 3 ballot
Residents of the City of Oklahoma City will have nine propositions for changes to the city charter for the upcoming November 3 election.
