Council approves Costco incentive, allocates CARES Act money
The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City held a marathon meeting Tuesday and made a number of critical decisions about allocations of money.
Even with 1,000 eviction cases filed since March, no COVID spike yet
As eviction petitions continue to add up in the court system in Oklahoma County, actual cases filed so far since March 15 are not up to their normal levels.
MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board appointments first step into next decade
Mayor David Holt appointed 11 members of the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board that will make recommendations to the City Council over the next decade.
Criminal Justice Advisory Council discusses CARES Act funding
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council - Jail Trust - heard reports about services in the jail, courts, and CARES Act money.
Gruesome milestone — COVID-19 deaths pass 300 in Oklahoma
With five more COVID-19 deaths being reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health Thursday, the state's official death toll rose to 304.
Jail Trust getting closer to assuming control of Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust, continued their steady push toward taking control of the Oklahoma County Jail Monday.
County Courthouse reopens as first hearings are held since mid-March
Monday morning was surprisingly quiet at the County Courthouse as hearings began to get underway again for the first time since the middle of March.
Money missing from Oklahoma City Police property room
The property room of the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) is missing $27,000 in cash a City Auditor's report shows.
Okla County courts have 52 eviction cases on Monday docket
When the courts open on Monday, May 18, 52 eviction cases will be on the docket in Oklahoma County according to Judge Ray Elliott, presiding judge.
Proposed affordable housing cuts raise questions about housing security
A House bill by Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, seeks to cut tax incentives for affordable housing construction.
Council plans for CARES Act funds, hears $3M Costco incentives proposal
The City of Oklahoma City Council took action Monday on how CARES Act funds sent to the city from the federal government would be used and other business.
Stop Killing Us! rally points to perils of black youth on Mother’s Day
After hearing two speeches at the Stop Killing Us! rally on Mother's Day, the group held a driving demonstration on N. Lincoln Boulevard.
Unemployment fraud claims jump 275% for OKCPS over last school year
Oklahoma City Public Schools has seen a 275% increase in fraudulent unemployment claims this school year over the previous school year 2018-2019.
Stitt defends “PPE Czar” after sidelining experienced Health Dept group
Okla Governor Kevin Stitt defended his appointment of a "PPE Czar" in the pandemic response and sidelining the Emergency Preparedness and Response Service.
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.
