Pandemic already giving way to rising homelessness numbers in OKC
The pandemic that has caused the greatest unemployment rate since the Great Depression is showing rising numbers of people experiencing homelessness.
OKC DACA recipients relieved as Supreme Court decision blocks Trump
The Supreme Court handed down a decision Thursday blocking the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or DACA.
Black Lives Matter Children’s March for Justice coming Sunday, June 21
Black Lives Matter OKC is organizing a youth and children's march on the east side of OKC Sunday, June 21 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Council approves budget, passes police resolution as protesters gather
In a nine-hour meeting Tuesday, the City Council adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2021 after hearing many public comments and passsed a policing resolution.
Supreme Court decision protecting gay, transgender workers celebrated
A U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down Monday to protect workers under Title VII was a major surprise nationally and to local LGBTQ+ advocates.
Protest Friday led by college students represents maturing of movement
A rally and march ending in front of the Oklahoma City Police Headquarters Friday revealed a rapid maturing of protests in Oklahoma City.
No public comments at $105.7M budget hearing for Oklahoma County
The Oklahoma County Budget Board held a public budget hearing with no residents commenting Wednesday, then approved the budget of $105.7 million for FY21.
More community voices heard about police in OKC City Council meeting
In another marathon meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City Tuesday, more commenters weighed in on the police budget and funding.
Racism, death of George Floyd condemned in OKCPS Board resolution
Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Ed passed a resolution expressing sorrow for the killing of George Floyd and condemned "racism in any form" Monday.
OKC Mayor Holt talks with protesters Tuesday after lifting curfew
OKC Mayor David Holt spent Tuesday talking with protesters downtown listening to their concerns and in some cases directing them to staff who were there.
City Council hears 5 budgets and 3.5 hours of public comments Tuesday
In a nine-hour virtual Zoom meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City Tuesday, Police, Fire, Parks, and others gave budget presentations.
Oklahoma City curfew zone downtown goes into effect Monday night
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has signed a curfew for a zone around City Hall, Police Headquarters, the Oklahoma County Jail and other public buildings.
Jail Trust sets date for Oklahoma County Jail takeover, approves contracts
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust, met Monday to prepare for the transition of the Jail from the Sheriff’s Office to the Trust.
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 in Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) announced Monday at 4:15 p.m. that the Oklahoma County Jail now has one inmate who tested positive for COVID-19.
County Commissioners make statements about protests, approve jail lease
The Board of County Commissioners agreed to a lease for the Oklahoma County Jail and made statements regarding recent political unrest.
