Downtown Design Review Com considers street closure, rezoning
The Oklahoma City Downtown Design Review Committee took up the closure of a portion of SW Second Street, rezoning of an entire block, and other matters.
County not receiving state reimbursements for juvenile detention center
The Board of County Commissioners discussed possible solutions to non-reimbursement from the state for the Okla County Juvenile Detention Center Wednesday.
Are OKC historic preservation districts at risk in City Council proposals?
Oklahoma City Councilmen may have been trying to reduce the power of two commissions Tuesday, but, to some, they appear to be engaging in a power grab.
Quorum challenges hobble little known Okla County Court Services Board
Thursday’s meeting of the Court Services Board failed to meet quorum requirements, and the Mental Health Court Board, and Drug Court Boards heard reports.
Commissioners pass bus lane changes at John Marshall Middle School
A moment of silence, trumpet playing, and a largely mundane slate of county business was the order of the day for Okla County Commissioners Wednesday.
A roller-coaster ride of bureaucracy at the regular City Council meeting
Oklahoma City’s City Council heard functional business and had some arguments. The police came, some citizens spoke, and one reporter got a real headache.
Tensions flare between Sheriff’s office rep and other Jail Trust members
The Jail Trust met Monday to take up reassuring jail employees of their job security, revenue and budget items, and a job description for...
Forced by court order, SeeWorth, Inc. allows OKCPS to retrieve equipment
At the former campus of the defunct SeeWorth Academy, a moving company on contract to Oklahoma City Public Schools started loading out equipment.
Tenants react to proposed security plan in Oklahoma County building
Debate about additional security at the Investors Capitol Building increased this week, as tenants delivered a letter disapproving a proposed security plan.
Judge orders zombie SeeWorth, Inc. to stop draining accounts — follow law
Wednesday District Judge Cindy Truong ordered the parent corporation of the defunct SeeWorth Academy Charter School to stop spending money from accounts.
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.
