The practical guide to surviving eviction in Oklahoma
While Oklahoma’s unemployment rate is still high, and congress has still not decided on what to do next for the CARES act, many people are facing eviction.
Oklahoma Board of Education makes COVID-19 plan a “recommendation”
Four Oklahoma State Board of Education members rejected the compulsory parts of a plan providing a uniform statewide response in schools to COVID-19.
Oklahoma County Jail nurse tests positive for COVID-19
A nurse who delivers medical care to Oklahoma County Jail detainees has tested positive for COVID-19. She is the second nurse there to test positive.
Oklahoma City Council approves police union contract, structures biz help
The Oklahoma City Council approved the police union contract, prepared the next round of business help in OKC, and considered streetcar issues.
OKCPS — New all-virtual start date, more temporary authority for supt
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools met Tuesday to address the ever-changing situation of COVID-19 beginning to run amok in Oklahoma.
Protest calls for DA Prater to reopen Isaiah Lewis police shooting case
Monday, protesters called for Okla County DA David Prater to reopen the case of Isaiah Lewis, a black 17-year-old who was shot and killed by an Edmond police officer in April 2019.
Free Press wins Best Website, other awards for 2019 efforts
Friday the Oklahoma Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced that Free Press has Best Website and two other awards.
Council votes in favor of mask mandate – takes effect immediately
In a 6-3 vote on Friday, the City Council of Oklahoma City voted to adopt an ordinance requiring the wearing of masks in public indoor spaces.
City Council learns COVID safety from City-County Health Department
The Board of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department made presentations to the City Council of Oklahoma City in a workshop about the COVID pandemic.
Proposed OKC mask ordinance sets up to $500 fine for noncompliance
A special virtual meeting of the City Council for the City of Oklahoma City is set for Friday at 1:00 p.m. to take up a proposal for a new mask ordinance.
County Commissioners consider new mask policy for courthouse – annex
On the same day Oklahoma's governor revealed that he has COVID-19, the Board of County Commissioners considered some precautions for the courthouse.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 he announced in a news conference today.
SPIRIT Sit-In decries land runs, monuments, re-enactments
Native Americans and allies gathered in Bricktown in Saturday for a day-long sit-in that ended with a peaceful protest of the Centennial Land Run Monument.
Police union criticizes OKC councilwoman on social media during meeting
JoBeth Hamon, OKC Ward 6, found herself on the receiving end of social media criticism from the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 123 (FOP-123).
OKC City Council hears Costco Plans for 500 more jobs
The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City plowed through over five hours of meeting details and discussion in a virtual meeting.
