First mile of protected bike lanes in OKC now ready for bike riders
The first mile of protected bike lanes has been added to the growing system of bike infrastructure throughout the metro.
Protest in OKC focused on Breonna Taylor death in Kentucky
Wednesday night 80-100 people gathered at NW 23rd and Classen to protest the lack of charges for officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death.
After meeting, legal counsel nixes vote to remove ICE from jail
Jail Trust legal counsel says that the motion to remove ICE from the Oklahoma County Jail did not pass after all per the Trust's bylaws.
Jail Trust ousts ICE, moves forward on CARES spending
The Jail Trust passed a narrow vote to kick ICE out of the Okla County Jail and agreed on a path to spend CARES money before Dec. 31.
COVID comes to OKC City Hall – top staff test positive
City Manager Craig Freeman and two other top City of Oklahoma City staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
OKCPS shifts plan – youngest students return to buildings in October
Superintendent Sean McDaniel announced that Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be returning to campus October 19.
OKC Park Commission approves privately-funded sculpture for Mesta Park
The Oklahoma City Park Commission took action on a proposal for a new public art piece in Perle Mesta Park.
City Council agrees to Cox Center plan, hears about Lower Scissortail Park
City of OKC Council discussed a film studio sound stage idea in Cox Convention Center and heard plans for the next phase of Scissortail Park.
Big traffic changes at Classen and 5th could result if OKCPS has its way
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools will vote on a resolution Monday night asking the City to permanently close a nearby street.
OKC Trails Committee considers e-bikes on multi-use trails, defers action
The Oklahoma City Trails Advisory Committee hosted a conversation on allowing electric bikes (e-bikes) on the city's multi-use trails.
Food distribution by OKC Jewish community center meets growing need
Food insecurity in Oklahoma City showed at a food give-away by the Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning in The Village.
Councilmember Nice holding Census, voter registration drive in Sept
Nikki Nice, OkC Ward 7 Council member, has organized a campaign to increase both participation in the U.S. Census and to register more voters.
Flood victim remembered by family and friends as loving, creative
Monte Williams's body has now been recovered after two full days of searching were unsuccessful. He was caught in floodwaters at Ski Island.
Mask mandate extended in Oklahoma City until October 20
Oklahoma City Council debated extending a city-wide mask requirement, ultimately extending the current ordinance until late October.
Jail Trust faces more protests while accepting CARES money
Oklahoma County Jail Trust accepted over $37 million in CARES Act funds from the County and heard a report on suicide prevention at the jail.
