Turner, Barlean face off in HD-88 – most liberal district in OKC metro
Mauree Turner beat the more moderate incumbent Jason Dunnington in the Democratic Party primary and is now facing Kelly Barlean (R).
OK County Sheriff candidate Cubit says “crime does not exist in a vacuum”
Wayland Cubit (D) could be making history as either he or Tommie Johson (R) will become the first Black sheriff in Oklahoma County.
Commissioners approve full Jail cooperation with ICE
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioners approved a policy of full cooperation with ICE at the County Jail.
OKCPS Return to Campus plan resumes with new infection-level trigger
Oklahoma City Public Schools will continue its plan for youngest students to come back October 19 and the rest of the student body November 9.
Jail Trust authorizes CEO to negotiate $3 million no-bid contract for Jail
Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) authorized CEO Greg Williams to negotiate a contract for $3 mil of CARES Act funds.
Congresswoman Kendra Horn supports ACA, rejects “Medicare for all”
Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D) is representing arguably one of the most contested districts in the nation, CD-5 which includes Oklahoma City.
Sen Stephanie Bice balks at Medicaid expansion, wants ACA replacement
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s fifth congressional district is a close race to watch. According to SoonerPolls, State Senator Stephanie Bice (R) is leading in...
OKC Council considers appeal of court decision against panhandling ord
The City Council of Oklahoma City revisited a controversial panhandling ordinance. They also made amendments to CARES Act allocations.
City of OKC voters to decide nine charter changes on Nov 3 ballot
Residents of the City of Oklahoma City will have nine propositions for changes to the city charter for the upcoming November 3 election.
OKCPS finally discloses COVID numbers after weeks of stonewalling
OKCPS will start releasing COVID infection numbers of district staff and students weekly representing a reversal of its previous stance.
All OKCPS athletic activities suspended due to rising COVID infections
Friday Oklahoma City Public Schools announced new rules for contact between students, teachers as COVID infections reached Orange Level 2.
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.
