OKCPS Board votes for Supt McDaniel to stay three more years
Monday night's vote of the OKCPS Board of Education went 7-1 for two-year Superintendent Sean McDaniel's contract to extend to the end of June, 2023.
Econ Dev Trust holds do-over to comply with Open Meeting Act
The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust held a do-over meeting Monday to make sure they complied with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Record numbers seeking food during economic downturn from COVID-19
Agencies are experiencing record levels of demand for people who are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To get it right, OKC Econ Development Trust to hold crucial meeting again
A special meeting of the OkC Economic Development Trust (OCEDT) is scheduled for Monday at 4:00 p.m. by teleconference to repeat the agenda from March 31.
Three OKC metro counties show 95 new COVID-19 cases
Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland Counties that make up most of the wider Oklahoma City metro, experienced a 17% jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases in...
What renters need to know about evictions during COVID-19 crisis
Landlords in Oklahoma City are still filing for courts to execute eviction orders even with the courts closed due to COVID-19. Renters still have rights.
We should demand transparency from local government
At a time when seemingly all of society’s functions are in turmoil, it is easy to miss the warnings when the gatekeepers start locking the gates.
City of Oklahoma City’s charter is being reviewed for possible changes
The Oklahoma City Charter Review Committee met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to the City Charter including new election dates.
“Canceled” meeting acts on $5.5M in economic aid, land deal, TIFs
The OKC Economic Development Trust (OKCEDT) took action on agenda items in a meeting that was listed as "canceled" on public notices.
Oklahoma County has first state 18-35 age group COVID-19 death
Among the five more deaths statewide over the last 24 hours from COVID-19, one was a male in Oklahoma County, the first in the 18-35 age group.
Transit Authority tackles reduced schedules, security, reduced revenue
Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) met Friday by teleconference and covered schedules, security, and revenue.
Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners struggles with virtual tech
Wednesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Public Buildings Authority (PBA) featured an unprecedented use of tech.
CDC changes guidelines, now recommends masks for general public
The CDC changed guidelines regarding mask usage by the general public, recommending Americans voluntarily wear a non-medical cloth mask when in public.
Oklahoma Gov Stitt still won’t order shelter in place even after cities have
Governor Kevin Stitt referred to the concept of shelter in place as "bunker in place" several times Wednesday afternoon rejecting the idea for the state.
OKC City Council votes $5.5M aid to City small businesses
In spite of technical issues of the first teleconference, the council voted a $5.5 million stimulus for local businesses and discussed parking issues.
