MAPS 4, weed farm, parking make for lively City Council meeting
Oklahoma City Council took many twists and turns through a tense exchange over MAPS 4, down-zoning for marijuana growing, parking, and economic development.
Social Service Organizations center stage at County Comm meeting
Agencies receiving funds from the Oklahoma County Community Support Grant gave presentations at the Board of County Commissioners Monday.
First reports from new CEO Greg Williams delivered to Jail Trust Monday
In a short, meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust), six Trustees heard reports from the Trust CEO Greg Williams.
Dangerous intersection on Oklahoma City Boulevard finally getting signals
Traffic signal construction at the intersection of S. Klein and Oklahoma City Boulevard is underway and scheduled to be completed at the end of February.
Gathering for “Max’s Law” draws attention to changing station needs
An event in Manuel Perez Parkl in Oklahoma City Sunday called attention to Max's Law which calls for fully accessible changing tables in Oklahoma.
Auto speed issues taken up at Traffic and Transportation Comm
Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission met Friday afternoon to consider reducing posted speed limits, speed abatement tools, and loading zones.
Point-in-time count sends volunteers into city in search of homeless
The 2020 point-in-time count of Oklahoma City's persons who are experiencing homelessness sent volunteers out Thursday to find those who are often overlooked.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events dominated by youth, young adults
From the silent march in the morning to the ringing of the bell to the program at noon and the afternoon parade, youth dominated all activities of MLK Day.
Driving with loaded pistol, vaping marijuana center stage at City Council
The issue of driving with a loaded pistol and whether or not vaping of tobacco producst would be allowed came before the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday.
Horn’s MLK weekend town hall honors justice leaders past and present
Fifth District Congresswoman Kendra Horn's town hall honored local leaders past and present in civil rights and justice Saturday and took questions.
Over 4,000 suspensions in OKCPS first semester alone
Oklahoma City Public Schools leaders are trying to sort out the deeper causes of a 37% increase in suspensions compared to the first semester last year.
Sheriff’s next headquarters after jail exit still undecided
The Board of County Commissioners took action on the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail), the Juvenile Detention Center, and prisoner death lawsuits.
Pathway to Greatness “change was radical” says OKCPS Supt McDaniel
Superintendent Sean McDaniel gave an extended update to the OKCPS Board of Education on the Pathways to Greatness (P2G) initiative Monday night.
Two Oklahoma County Commissioners question Sheriff’s patrol coverage
Two Okla County commissioners, Kevin Calvey and Brian Maughan, question whether the Oklahoma County Deputies are adequately deployed in unincorporated areas.
Three City of OKC execs to receive total of over $655,000 for 2020
Salaries for three City of Oklahoma City executives and other employees were increased and other business was quietly conducted at the City Council Tuesday.
