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Ryan Walters steps down from nonprofit role that drew scrutiny

Incoming State Supt of Schools Ryan Walters resigned from heading a nonprofit whose donors include advocates for ed privatization/charters.
Capitol Hill

OKC Strong Neighborhoods Initiative touts success, new addition

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The City of Oklahoma City's Strong Neighborhoods initiative wraps up one success and brings on a new addition to the program.
Scissortail Park

MAPS 4 plans for transit, parks, Innovation Dist developed

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The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board is now prepared to present a number of substantial projects to the OKC City Council for approval.
EMSA

One woman found lying in southside OKC roadway dies at hospital

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A woman was found in the street in southside Oklahoma City Friday night. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
City of Moore

Moore City Council hears comments on recycling and Larry the Pig

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Moore City Council had a packed house for public comments on the proposed recycling program and Larry the pig.
impersonator

Police impersonator arrested, lands in OK County Jail

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A police impersonator was arrested Jan. 1 near Choctaw for making car stops and questioning people about their activities.
Oklahoma County Jail

OK County Jail Trust hears ideas for Jail from citizens board

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The Okla County Jail Trust heard a long list of improvements that need to be made in the jail mostly procedurally. But, no action was taken.
Oklahoma County

Commissioners approve American Rescue Plan spending

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The Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners took actions on the use of American Rescue Plan funds that one commissioner strongly objected to.
police

OKC City Council approves increased pay for police

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The City Council for the City of Oklahoma City voted for the negotiated agreement to raise pay for officers after the police union approved.
Jail

Jail Trust Chair, CEO exits plus new members provide new options

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The stage is now set for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust to take a different direction in 2023 after resignations of key leaders.
police

New Year’s shooting in OKC Midtown leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

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One is dead and three are injured after a shooting near N.W 10th and Robinson in Midtown during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Bice

Bice lazily votes to shut down the U.S. gov and destabilize Europe

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Oklahoma's Congresswoman Stephanie Bice "is clearly against ... transparency in government," argues George Lang in this opinion column.
fire

Firefighters rescue two from burning home in NW Oklahoma City

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Two adults had to be rescued by OKCFD firefighters Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 just before 10 p.m. Both survived with injuries.
crime

Latest homicide victim found in OKC ditch on Christmas Eve

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Oklahoma City's latest homicide victim's body was found in a drainage ditch in the dark-morning hours of Christmas Eve.
Benny Fulkerson

This OKC Fire Dept retirement will have a direct effect on the news

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OKC Fire Dept Public Information Officer Benny Fulkerson is retiring. He has been a skilled spokesperson who will be missed by reporters.