No public comments at $105.7M budget hearing for Oklahoma County
The Oklahoma County Budget Board held a public budget hearing with no residents commenting Wednesday, then approved the budget of $105.7 million for FY21.
More community voices heard about police in OKC City Council meeting
In another marathon meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City Tuesday, more commenters weighed in on the police budget and funding.
Racism, death of George Floyd condemned in OKCPS Board resolution
Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Ed passed a resolution expressing sorrow for the killing of George Floyd and condemned "racism in any form" Monday.
OKC Mayor Holt talks with protesters Tuesday after lifting curfew
OKC Mayor David Holt spent Tuesday talking with protesters downtown listening to their concerns and in some cases directing them to staff who were there.
City Council hears 5 budgets and 3.5 hours of public comments Tuesday
In a nine-hour virtual Zoom meeting of the City Council of Oklahoma City Tuesday, Police, Fire, Parks, and others gave budget presentations.
Oklahoma City curfew zone downtown goes into effect Monday night
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has signed a curfew for a zone around City Hall, Police Headquarters, the Oklahoma County Jail and other public buildings.
Jail Trust sets date for Oklahoma County Jail takeover, approves contracts
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust, met Monday to prepare for the transition of the Jail from the Sheriff’s Office to the Trust.
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 in Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) announced Monday at 4:15 p.m. that the Oklahoma County Jail now has one inmate who tested positive for COVID-19.
County Commissioners make statements about protests, approve jail lease
The Board of County Commissioners agreed to a lease for the Oklahoma County Jail and made statements regarding recent political unrest.
Peaceful protest devolves into broken glass, police confrontations, tear gas
What started as peaceful protests of police killings across the nation ended with broken glass and damage to locally-owned businesses Saturday night.
Black Lives Matter plans “Demand Justice Protest Rally” in OKC Sunday
Black Lives Matter OKC will hold a rally and protest starting at N.E. 36th and N. Kelley Avenue in Oklahoma City Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30.
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.
