Jail Trust told no COVID-19 positive tests at Oklahoma County Jail so far
Monday the Jail Trust heard a report that so far there have been no COVID-19 positive tests either at the Jail or for those hospitalized.
Shoecraft wins AFT-OKC union president election – represents many firsts
Torie Shoecraft won decisively against opponent Michelle Manley in the AFT-OKC teachers union election Friday capturing 82% of the votes.
Lease provides new Oklahoma County Sheriff’s facility outside Jail
The Oklahoma County Commissioners entered a lease agreement Wednesday for a new Sheriff's facility for its headquarters separate from the Jail.
Stitt and Oklahoma Health Department face audit for COVID-19 spending
The Oklahoma Attorney General has requested the Oklahoma State Auditor to carry out an "investigative audit" of Governor Kevin Stitt's spending on COVID-19.
As COVID-19 ravages economy, OKC City Council extends aid to small biz
The OKC City Council allocated money for micro businesses, heard a report on small business relief, and three City Councilors spoke up against reopening.
OKC keeps shelter in place until May 1 then joins state plan
The City of Oklahoma City will stay the course with current shelter in place rules until May 1 when it will adopt the same rules as the state.
Oklahoma State Board of Ed “Zoom-bombed” in virtual meeting Thursday
The Oklahoma State Board of Education was the latest to fall victim to a "Zoom-bombing" attack Thursday when a hacker flooded their virtual session's chat.
City of OKC prepares to feel the revenue pain from COVID-19 pandemic
The City Council for City of Oklahoma City will consider budget cuts May 26, owing to a sales tax shortfall predicted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flawed scientific model basis for Governor Stitt’s reopening plans
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is using a model for predicting the course of COVID-19 infections that is statistical with no basis in epidemiology.
Holt — Acts like OKC bombing “depend on the triumph of dehumanization”
On the 25th anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred E. Murrah Federal building, the memorial service was a video product instead of a live event.
Anyone can check their own symptoms at Dept of Health website
The Oklahoma State Department of Health offers a suite of new initiatives aimed at helping people check smyptoms, report, and track COVID-19 infections.
Councilman surprises some with blunt comments about shelter-in-place
At this week’s meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City, one council member surprised some at what seemed to be callous comments about COVID-19 deaths.
COVID-19 starting to take larger toll on rural counties as well as urban
Deaths and infections from COVID-19 are no longer just an urban concern as the Oklahoma State Health Department reports new numbers.
City Council allocates MAPS 3 money, considers loan mitigation plan
In a long teleconference, the City Council considered several important business items and a couple of arguably less important ones.
How to avoid scams as economic impact payments are sent out
The Oklahoma Attorney General has issued a warning about scams regarding the stimulus payments that are being rolled out this week as part of the CARES act.
