Jail Trust votes to establish Okla County Jail administrator position
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or, Jail Trust, established a new position of Jail Administrator - a separate position from County Sheriff.
Black leaders and mayor recall past civil rights gains – point to future needs
Sunday, black leaders vowed to continue the fight for racial justice in the future as they recalled past gains in Oklahoma City to end segregation.
Douglass “Pride of the East Side” band marches into its 96th year
The original "Pride of the East Side" Douglass High School band is preparing for its 97th season under the watchful eye of director Jason Morgan.
Criminal Justice Advisory Council studies MAPS 4 proposals, annual report
A local non-profit explained their mission, the council heard the first annual report, and representatives of three MAPS 4 proposals provided information.
County Commissioners take up contract renewals, social services grants
Much of Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was taken up with contract renewals for the Sherriff's Dept and social services.
City Council approves large mixed-use development, discusses old city jail
The City of Oklahoma City Council discussed the futures of youth leaders, the old City Jail, and approved a mixed-use development near Penn Square Mall.
Wheeler District school project application approved by OKCPS
Monday night the project to establish a charter school in the Wheeler District moved decisively closer to the goal of opening the school fall 2020.
Too many at Taft Middle School – fifth grade shifts to Linwood Elem building
Around 330 Fifth graders previously scheduled to attend Taft Middle School at 2901NW 23rd Street will attend classes in the previously-closed Linwood Elem.
Last round of MAPS ideas presented in packed all-day session at City Hall
The Oklahoma City Council met for the fourth and final time Tuesday to hear proposals for a MAPS 4 package that could go before...
Jail Trust considers jail admin instead of sheriff to run Ok County jail
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust, met Monday for a special planning session with a facilitator and a number of spectators....
Councilwoman Nice – “history repeating itself” in grocery store closing
Councilwoman Nikki Nice is pushing more investment from community members in the NE quadrant of OKC facing recent news about a grocery store closing.
Northside neighbors load town hall seeking answers on homelessness
Oklahoma City police conducted a town hall on homelessness Thursday revealing a far more complex set of circumstances not often known by the general public.
In marathon session, City Council hears proposals for MAPS 4
Wednesday the City Council and a standing-room-only crowd heard MAPS 4 proposals for public transit improvements, affordable housing, arena improvements, and a criminal justice diversion hub.
Teachers, staff among 3,400 attending upbeat OKCPS Convocation
Oklahoma City Public Schools held the first convocation in four years Tuesday with an estimated 3,400 attending at the Cox Convention Center downtown.
More mental health sites, services, and support comprise MAPS 4 proposal
On July 29, District 1 Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert hosted a forum at Northcare to introduce a proposal she and her team have named "MAPS 4 Mental Health."
