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abuse

Night before clergy abuse report released, 37 new boxes of info delivered

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A report on the decades-long clergy abuse of minors is incomplete due to the arrival of 37 boxes of unexamined files delivered the night before its release.
abuse

Eleven named in Archdiocese of OKC clergy abuse report, none still active

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The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City released a report Thursday naming 11 priests who have "substantiated" evidence of their abuse of minors.
historic landmark

Key property in OKC black history now closer to Historic Landmark status

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The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Com had plenty of business to attend to Wednesday with a meeting that lasted four and one-half hours.
Horn

Rep Kendra Horn explores mental health solutions at southside town hall

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Monday night Oklahoma 5th District Representative Kendra Horn held a town hall on mental health but ended up answering questions about impeachment.
rezoning

City Planning Com spends hours debating rezoning, historic preservation

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OKC Planning Commission reached an impasse on a controversial proposed ordinance to curtail historic preservation efforts, and heard two cases for rezoning.
Mayor David Holt

Holt calls park opening “historic, once-in-a-generation” event

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt could barely contain his excitement and wonder at the new Scissortail Park behind him as he met with the news media Thursday.
Urban Design Commission

Urban Design Commission passes changes to Downtown Dev Framework

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The Urban Design Commission passed changes to the Downtown Development Framework (DDF) Wednesday to clarify some parts of the framework.
City Hall

Judiciary Com approves moving forward on new “Homeless Court” concept

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The Judiciary Committee of the City Council of Oklahoma City met Tuesday after the Council meeting to discuss focused "homeless court" proceedings.
City Council

City Council bails out Boathouse District, preps MAPS 4 tax for voters

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The City Council heard the mayor make proclamations and commendations for a whole hour. They also heard arguments about rezoning for the sake of billboards.
dangerous intersection

City speeding up plans to fix dangerous Okla City Boulevard intersection

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A key City of Oklahoma City official says they are actively considering a plan of action for a dangerous intersection on the Oklahoma City Boulevard.
Youth climate rally

Youth Climate Rally in OKC part of global Youth Climate Strike

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The Youth Climate Rally in OkC joined with the Youth Climate Strike nation-wide to bring attention to critical climate change and government policy.
Oklahoma City Boulevard

Oklahoma City Boulevard continues to rack up collision numbers

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Oklahoma City Police report a steady auto-to-auto accident rate on Oklahoma City Boulevard one month after its opening, most at one intersection.
Downtown Design Review Committee

Downtown Design Review Com considers street closure, rezoning

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The Oklahoma City Downtown Design Review Committee took up the closure of a portion of SW Second Street, rezoning of an entire block, and other matters.
Board of County Commissioners

County not receiving state reimbursements for juvenile detention center

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The Board of County Commissioners discussed possible solutions to non-reimbursement from the state for the Okla County Juvenile Detention Center Wednesday.
historic preservation

Are OKC historic preservation districts at risk in City Council proposals?

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Oklahoma City Councilmen may have been trying to reduce the power of two commissions Tuesday, but, to some, they appear to be engaging in a power grab.