Mayor Holt declares the City of Oklahoma City “Triumphant”
With more than 1,500 present, Mayor David Holt delivered his annual State of the City address to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Wednesday.
Feud between commissioner and Sheriff’s office revealed once again
In a meeting of the Okla County Board of County Commissioners, ongoing acrimony between one Commissioner and the Sheriff’s Office came to the forefront.
Experience shows as OKCPS Board encounters new challenges
The Board of Education for Oklahoma City Public Schools discussed the district's strategic plan and the core concepts of a bond issue Monday night.
OKCPS teachers union president to retire, race for replacement begins
Ed Allen, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has announced his retirement resulting in the immediate announcement of a new contender.
Cash bail assistance organization reps draw ire of district judges
Reps of The Bail Project received some sharp pushback from two of Oklahoma County's district judges and the DA's office at the CJAC meeting Thursday.
OKC Council acts on vaping restrictions, hears ideas for Boathouse District
OkC Council took action Tuesday on bonds, vaping restrictions, and heard reports on planned development for the Boathouse District and street improvements.
Fights in OKCPS schools up over last year — 1,959 students involved
Oklahoma City Public Schools reports 1,959 students involved in fights at school first semester of this school year, up 438 from the same time last year.
OKCPS Board encounters “brutal facts” about upward suspensions trend
Monday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education encountered what Superintendent Sean McDaniel termed "brutal facts" about suspensions there.
Caution encouraged in City’s annual budget workshop
Tuesday morning city leaders heard about budget concerns for the coming year. A local economist urged caution in the face of a potential economic downturn.
Hurry up! OKC Municipal Courts reduced fine program ends March 31
You have less than two months to take advantage of the Oklahoma City Municipal Courts reduced fine program that began in July 2019.
City residents needed for 50 spots on MAPS 4 oversight committees
The Oklahoma City Council is calling for city residents to fill 50 spots on public oversight committees for MAPS 4 projects as they develop.
Jane Doe ‘Lime Lady’ murder victim identified after 40 years
Tamara Lee Tigard was found on the edge of the North Canadian River near Jones with multiple gunshot wounds April 18, 1980. She became known as "Lime Lady."
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.
