“New Year’s Noise” protesters apply more pressure about Jail conditions
Protesters against Oklahoma County Jail policies held the first demonstration of 2020 Wednesday, Jan. 1, continuing pressure on Sheriff P.D. Taylor.
The Paseo plunged into darkness over 12 hours from truck-pole crash
A pickup crashed into a transmission line pole at N.W. 30th Street and Hudson Avenue Thursday around 9:00 p.m. radiating damage to a mile of poles.
Red Andrews Christmas Dinner poised to feed 7,000 and hand out toys
On Christmas Eve, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner volunteers made final preparations for the annual event that feeds 7,000 people each year.
John Rex Charter Supt Joe Pierce resigns — will leave in Feb
Joe Pierce, the founding superintendent of John Rex Charter School in downtown Oklahoma City, has resigned and will leave his post on February 14, 2020.
Crashes continue at dangerous Oklahoma City Boulevard intersection
Oklahoma City Police Dept reported yet another auto-to-auto crash Wednesday making 15 crashes at the intersection of Oklahoma City Boulevard and Klein.
Rallies reveal surprising support for Horn’s impeachment decision
Congresswoman Kendra Horn's campaign headquarters was the site of dueling rallys Tuesday night in OKC, one for impeachment and the other against.
Surf’s up! City Council approves surf machine, changes personnel policy
The City Council narrowly approved the purchase of a surf machine, heard financial reports, and changed personnel policy to be a more inclusive employer.
Congresswoman Horn to vote for Pres Trump’s impeachment
U.S. 5th District Congresswoman Kendra Horn announced Tuesday morning that she will vote for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Oklahoma County Jail Trust continues to inch toward goals
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust, made decisions Monday that moved the Trust forward in spite of the Sheriff.
Parks tax petition sigs verified — Council to consider Super Tuesday vote
The petition to establish a 1/8 cent sales tax dedicated to maintaining Oklahoma City parks met the minimum of 6,499 verified signatures Friday afternoon.
First Americans Museum in OKC rebrands as construction resumes
What was previously called the "American Indian Cultural Center and Museum" is now being completed as the rebranded First Americans Museum (FAM).
Jail Trust and Sheriff get money, neighbors clash at County Comm’s mtg
Board of County Commissioners for Oklahoma County gave money to the Jail Trust, Sheriff's office, and presided over a dispute between neighbors Wednesday.
MAPS 4 gets largest percentage approval in half-century of sales tax votes
The MAPS 4 tax proposal intended to fund 16 different projects passed by the largest margin in the last half-century in Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Sheriff questions readiness of Jail Trust to take control — extends deadline
Oklahoma County Sheriff P.D. Taylor criticized the Jail Trust for not being ready to take over the jail January 1 and suggested that it may never be.
McElhaney takes seat as newest OKCPS Board of Education member
Meg McElhaney was sworn in as the newest member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Monday night. She follows Jace Kirk in the position.
