Too many at Taft Middle School – fifth grade shifts to Linwood Elem building
Around 330 Fifth graders previously scheduled to attend Taft Middle School at 2901NW 23rd Street will attend classes in the previously-closed Linwood Elem.
Last round of MAPS ideas presented in packed all-day session at City Hall
The Oklahoma City Council met for the fourth and final time Tuesday to hear proposals for a MAPS 4 package that could go before...
Jail Trust considers jail admin instead of sheriff to run Ok County jail
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust, met Monday for a special planning session with a facilitator and a number of spectators....
Councilwoman Nice – “history repeating itself” in grocery store closing
Councilwoman Nikki Nice is pushing more investment from community members in the NE quadrant of OKC facing recent news about a grocery store closing.
Northside neighbors load town hall seeking answers on homelessness
Oklahoma City police conducted a town hall on homelessness Thursday revealing a far more complex set of circumstances not often known by the general public.
In marathon session, City Council hears proposals for MAPS 4
Wednesday the City Council and a standing-room-only crowd heard MAPS 4 proposals for public transit improvements, affordable housing, arena improvements, and a criminal justice diversion hub.
Teachers, staff among 3,400 attending upbeat OKCPS Convocation
Oklahoma City Public Schools held the first convocation in four years Tuesday with an estimated 3,400 attending at the Cox Convention Center downtown.
More mental health sites, services, and support comprise MAPS 4 proposal
On July 29, District 1 Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert hosted a forum at Northcare to introduce a proposal she and her team have named "MAPS 4 Mental Health."
Council takes action on south-side emergency shelter, Paseo streetscapes
Paseo streetscapes, new appointees, abandoned buildings, and a permit for an Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site were among the items on the agenda Tuesday.
Jail Trust votes to request money, Sheriff packs the room
The July 29 meeting of the Criminal Justice Authority featured Sheriff's office presentations and comments on the topic of ICE agents at the Jail.
OKCPS suddenly bails on SeeWorth name and campus
OKCPS announced Friday that they will move the planned SeeWorth alternative school program to the Putnam Heights building at N.W. 36th and N. Georgia.
Police continue search for hit and run driver in March auto-bike accident
Police still don't know who the car driver was who hit and killed Oklahoma City chef and bike commuter Chad Epley March 21. But, someone knows.
Commissioners honor retiree, renew contracts, and question sheriff again
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met in their regular weekly session Wednesday where they renewed contracts, questioned the sheriff, and honored a long-term employee who was retiring.
OK County Commissioners divided on ICE officers stationed in County Jail
Oklahoma County's three commissioners are divided in their opinions about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being stationed full-time in the Oklahoma County Jail.
Three metro teachers state finalists for teacher of the year
Three teachers from the metro were among 12 statewide announced as Teacher of the Year finalists Tuesday morning.
