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.
Jail Trust and Mistrust – New Criminal Justice Authority meets
July 22nd was the regular meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. The gallery was full because of the issue of ICE officers at the Jail.
Homelessness Task Force reveals plan to create plan
July 19, 2019 was the first public meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness. It was a bit of a mess.
OK County Planning Commission takes on zoning revisions long overdue
The Oklahoma County Planning Commission considered the long overdue zoning changes to be finalized later.
OKCPS Board denies Wheeler District charter again
It's "no" again for frustrated Wheeler District developers who want to establish a charter school with a fixed collection zone similar to John Rex charter downtown.
Vigil protests ICE agents stationed at Oklahoma County Jail
A vigil held outside the Oklahoma County Jail Friday evening drew attention to U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) officers stationed at the jail full-time.
