After Okla County Jail youth suicide, sheriff gets requested evaluation
A 16-year-old detainee at the Oklahoma County Jail completed suicide May 1 after having made an attempt April 23 prompting an evaluation of procedures.
John Marshall Middle School principal replaced after chaotic start
A former elementary principal sent to lead John Marshall Middle School has been replaced after a chaotic start at the newly-formed merger school.
Nikki Nice continues efforts to address Oklahoma City’s Ward 7 food desert
The OKC City Council included an item from Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice Tuesday seeking solutions to the lack of fresh food in Northeast Oklahoma City.
OKC Council passes MAPS 4 package – voters have final say in December
The MAPS 4 package passed the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday in a unanimous vote, although not smoothly. The 16 projects will now go to a vote December 10.
Okla City Council to consider $978 million MAPS 4 package Tuesday
A $978 million MAPS 4 package will come before the City of Oklahoma City Council Tuesday. If passed, voters will have the final say on the measure Dec 10.
Accident hot spot forming on Okla City Boulevard just 48 hours after open
Only 48 hours after opening, the newest section of Oklahoma City Boulevard is already developing an accident hotspot where it intersects with S. Klein Ave.
County Commissioners clash over security in public building
A motion to secure a county building containing commissioners' offices did not pass Wednesday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Controversial Oklahoma City Boulevard opened by Gov and Mayor
Governor Kevin Stitt passed a ceremonial key to Mayor David Holt for the new Oklahoma City Boulevard Monday kicking off the final phase of...
Jail Trust votes to establish Okla County Jail administrator position
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or, Jail Trust, established a new position of Jail Administrator - a separate position from County Sheriff.
Black leaders and mayor recall past civil rights gains – point to future needs
Sunday, black leaders vowed to continue the fight for racial justice in the future as they recalled past gains in Oklahoma City to end segregation.
Douglass “Pride of the East Side” band marches into its 96th year
The original "Pride of the East Side" Douglass High School band is preparing for its 97th season under the watchful eye of director Jason Morgan.
Criminal Justice Advisory Council studies MAPS 4 proposals, annual report
A local non-profit explained their mission, the council heard the first annual report, and representatives of three MAPS 4 proposals provided information.
County Commissioners take up contract renewals, social services grants
Much of Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was taken up with contract renewals for the Sherriff's Dept and social services.
City Council approves large mixed-use development, discusses old city jail
The City of Oklahoma City Council discussed the futures of youth leaders, the old City Jail, and approved a mixed-use development near Penn Square Mall.
Wheeler District school project application approved by OKCPS
Monday night the project to establish a charter school in the Wheeler District moved decisively closer to the goal of opening the school fall 2020.
