OKCPS Board declares coronavirus emergency, grants powers to supt
The OKCPS Board of Education voted to declare an emergency Tuesday morning where they also granted extended powers to Superintendent Sean McDaniel.
Okla County officials declare emergency, develop coronavirus response
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county and processed plans for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Board of Ed closes schools until April 6 in response to coronavirus
The Oklahoma State Board of Education Monday addressed the growing coronavirus pandemic by voting to close all public schools until April 6.
Mayor Holt declares emergency for Oklahoma City to control coronavirus
Mayor David Holt declared a state of emergency for the City of Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon in response to the COVID-19 pandemic threat.
Coronavirus response – OKCPS waits to decide extension of spring break
Sunday afternoon OKCPS Supt. Sean McDaniels sent an email to families and staff they still plans to resume classes Monday, March 23 after spring break.
City of OKC water cutoffs create alarm during coronavirus pandemic
Congresswoman Kendra Horn raised the issue of water cutoffs during the new coronavirus pandemic bringing attention to City of OKC's alarming cutoff rates.
OKCPS closes Friday the 13th ahead of spring break
Claiming to have no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus or COVID-19, OKCPS is canceling classes and all activities Friday, March 13.
“Max’s Law” bill to give more access to state buildings passes House
A bill that would establish the installation of changing tables for adults and children in publicly-funded buildings passed the Oklahoma House Tuesday.
Four more years for two veteran OKCPS Board members
Two veteran Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members, Carrie Jacobs and Mark Mann, were each sworn in for another term from 2020 to 2024.
Horn town hall covers COVID-19, public health issues, Medicaid expansion
Congresswoman Kendra Horn, CD-5, drew yet another crowd to one of her many town halls Saturday but absent any hostility, a current rarity in politics.
Five test negative for COVID-19 in state, two more still being tested
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt started his news conference Thursday with a strong reassurance about the state's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
City Council hears pitches for new fines, new housing, new Crystal Bridge
Oklahoma City Council heard resolutions that could result in fines for parking violations, affordable housing money, and millions for the Myriad Gardens.
Jail Trust preps for Okla County Jail handoff but with little sense of urgency
The Jail Trust met to do more talking, but take little action while the Sheriff says he and law enforcement staff will leave the Detention Center April 15.
OKC parks 1/8 cent tax would go to operations and free programs
Oklahoma City residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote for/against a 1/8 cent dedicated sales tax for parks Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Boulevard still not complete at OKDOT’s own promise date
Even with mild winter weather, Oklahoma City Boulevard was not complete by the end of February as promised by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
