Caution encouraged in City’s annual budget workshop
Tuesday morning city leaders heard about budget concerns for the coming year. A local economist urged caution in the face of a potential economic downturn.
Hurry up! OKC Municipal Courts reduced fine program ends March 31
You have less than two months to take advantage of the Oklahoma City Municipal Courts reduced fine program that began in July 2019.
City residents needed for 50 spots on MAPS 4 oversight committees
The Oklahoma City Council is calling for city residents to fill 50 spots on public oversight committees for MAPS 4 projects as they develop.
Jane Doe ‘Lime Lady’ murder victim identified after 40 years
Tamara Lee Tigard was found on the edge of the North Canadian River near Jones with multiple gunshot wounds April 18, 1980. She became known as "Lime Lady."
MAPS 4, weed farm, parking make for lively City Council meeting
Oklahoma City Council took many twists and turns through a tense exchange over MAPS 4, down-zoning for marijuana growing, parking, and economic development.
Social Service Organizations center stage at County Comm meeting
Agencies receiving funds from the Oklahoma County Community Support Grant gave presentations at the Board of County Commissioners Monday.
First reports from new CEO Greg Williams delivered to Jail Trust Monday
In a short, meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust), six Trustees heard reports from the Trust CEO Greg Williams.
Dangerous intersection on Oklahoma City Boulevard finally getting signals
Traffic signal construction at the intersection of S. Klein and Oklahoma City Boulevard is underway and scheduled to be completed at the end of February.
Gathering for “Max’s Law” draws attention to changing station needs
An event in Manuel Perez Parkl in Oklahoma City Sunday called attention to Max's Law which calls for fully accessible changing tables in Oklahoma.
Auto speed issues taken up at Traffic and Transportation Comm
Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission met Friday afternoon to consider reducing posted speed limits, speed abatement tools, and loading zones.
Point-in-time count sends volunteers into city in search of homeless
The 2020 point-in-time count of Oklahoma City's persons who are experiencing homelessness sent volunteers out Thursday to find those who are often overlooked.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events dominated by youth, young adults
From the silent march in the morning to the ringing of the bell to the program at noon and the afternoon parade, youth dominated all activities of MLK Day.
Driving with loaded pistol, vaping marijuana center stage at City Council
The issue of driving with a loaded pistol and whether or not vaping of tobacco producst would be allowed came before the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday.
Horn’s MLK weekend town hall honors justice leaders past and present
Fifth District Congresswoman Kendra Horn's town hall honored local leaders past and present in civil rights and justice Saturday and took questions.
Over 4,000 suspensions in OKCPS first semester alone
Oklahoma City Public Schools leaders are trying to sort out the deeper causes of a 37% increase in suspensions compared to the first semester last year.
