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Longest-serving member of Jail Trust resigns in protest

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The last remaining founding member of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust has resigned in protest over the low priority county officials have given to fund the jail.
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Expansions, exhibits, enchanting infants all new at OKC Zoo

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The animal population at the Okla City Zoo has increased, and they'll have plenty of space to call home as the Zoo completes a historically huge expansion.
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Moore voters elect Mark Hamm to be 1st new mayor in 30 years

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For the first time in 30 years, the City of Moore has elected a new mayor after long-term mayor Glenn Lewis decided to not enter the race this cycle.
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OKC state reps oppose bill that would force jail out of downtown

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Two state reps and other leaders spoke out Wednesday against a bill in the Okla House that would prohibit the new jail from being located on the current site.
Valentine's Day

My last-minute, budget valentine

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Here are ten budget friendly spots in OKC that can still wow that special someone without maxing out the emergency credit card.
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Cathy Cummings, former Village Mayor, restaurateur, dies at 62

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The ever popular and beloved Cathy Cummings has died at the age of 62, a victim of incurable cancer, but has left behind a legacy of community leadership.
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Del City preps to sue Oklahoma County over jail site

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The City Council for the City of Del City took the first step toward suing Oklahoma County if a proposed new county jail site is chosen one block from Del City.
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Important Black OKC legends whose impacts you might not know

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It’s no secret that Oklahoma’s history is filled with a host of monumental Black figures at the forefront of arts, education, and activism.
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Celebrate Black History Month with OKC events all Feb long

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It's Black History Month, and all across OKC, events, exhibits, showcases, and learning opportunities celebrate the rich, Black history of our city and state.
Bethany

Bethany City Council sees conflict between mayor and members

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A conflict between the Bethany mayor and a City Council member throughout January may have come to a conclusion by the end of the month, but maybe not.
Crime

Police find two dead from gunshot wounds in far west OKC

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A husband and wife were found dead with gunshot wounds Monday afternoon in far west Oklahoma City between Mustang and Yukon.
Washington

Lankford releases border bill; Gov. Stitt reaffirms tough stance

Sen. James Lankford has released the text of a bill framework designed to help fix the problem at America’s southern border.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt calls for tax cut, increases in number of Oklahoma charter schools

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday told lawmakers that he would sign any tax cut that comes to his desk. He also called to reform civil asset forfeiture.
Crooked Oak

Okla County jail location fight comes to Crooked Oak Schools

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Crooked Oak Public Schools patrons just approved the district issuing $26M in bonds for a new sports complex. But, a new jail next door may foil the plan.
OKC City Council

Proposed Eastside medical waste facility denied by City Council

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A proposed new medical waste transfer facility on OKC's Eastside saw its request for support by the City Council denied Tuesday in a rare unanimous vote.