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Former Epic Charter School CFO testifies against co-founders in exchange for plea deal

The co-founders of Epic Charter Schools have been in court all week defending against racketeering and embezzlement charges while insisting on their innocence.
coliseum

Price for OG&E name on new MAPS 4 Coliseum ‘undisclosed’

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OG&E was announced as the lead donor for the new MAPS 4 Fairgrounds Coliseum Wednesday and that it would be named "OG&E Coliseum" for the next ten years.
police

Third suspect booked in Eastside convenience store shooting death

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Police have now arrested and booked a third suspect in a shooting death at an Eastside convenience store in February.
Zoo

Expedition Africa at Okla City Zoo is largest expansion yet

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The OKC Zoo unveiled its biggest expansion yet: 'Expedition Africa,' a sprawling exhibit designed to immerse visitors in the wonders of the African continent.
Epic

AG presents evidence in Epic Charter School’s multi-million embezzlement case

The Oklahoma Attorney General's embezzlement case against Epic Charter School founders David Chaney and Ben Harris is beginning in OK County District Court.
HUD grant

Fed grant to OKC housing program shows record increase

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Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department leaders have shown high confidence in City of OKC housing program with a record grant increase.
Legislature

Legislature Focuses on Budget, Policy at Halfway Point

Unlike 2023 at this time in the Legislative session, a number of bills are being moved forward as new leadership is being selected.
Voting

Oklahoma group weighing open primary ballot initiative to increase inclusion, reduce divisiveness

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Oklahomans may get a chance to change the election process by ending closed primaries if an initiative petition being prepared is successful.
Oklahoma County Jail

Ok County Jail staff to start using non-lethal shock glove

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The Oklahoma County Detention Center is getting new equipment meant to help detention officers avoid grappling with detainees.
Crime

OKC woman booked for murder after stabbing wife to death

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An argument between a married couple in northeast Oklahoma City ended in the stabbing death of one and the other being booked for murder.
jail

Law firms for Del City take on Okla County over jail location

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The City of Del City now has three law firms preparing to take on the Okla County Commissioners and fight a possible location of a new county jail nearby.
police

Del City Police Dept awarded for completing leadership program

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The Del City Police Department's entire command staff has received an award for completing a demanding and innovative leadership training program.
Oklahoma Capitol

New state law changes April 3 filing procedures

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Filing for federal/state offices is set for April 3-5 at the Capitol. Election Board Sec Paul Ziriax expects between 250 and 300 candidates to file.
police

Passenger dies in single-car Bricktown crash, driver booked

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The passenger of a vehicle that crashed in east Bricktown over the weekend died from their injuries and the driver has been booked for manslaughter.
WINIKO

FAM WINIKO reunion project connects modern families to their historic belongings

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First Americans Museum's Reunions project aims to connect the objects in the WINIKO exhibit to the families and tribes from which they were taken years ago.