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bike

Biking, walking advocates say city doing little to address safety

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Advocates within the walking and biking communities say that OKC government efforts to increase road safety are coming up consistently short.
Supreme Court

Voters will decide on four Oklahoma Supreme Court justices Nov. 8

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On Nov. 8, Oklahoma voters will see the names of four Supreme Court justices on statewide ballots to decide whether to keep them in office.
walters

Walters wants to destroy public ed in Okla. All he needs is your vote

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Ryan Walters' contempt for teachers and students runs so deep he should not be allowed within 500 feet of a public school.
OKC City Council

OKC City Council reaffirms connection to criminal justice council

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The City Council of Oklahoma City reaffirmed their connection to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and increased MAPS 4 funding.
Demonstration bike lane

Cyclist crash numbers raise questions about OKC infrastructure

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The number of cyclist injuries on OKC's streets is cause for alarm as the city attempts to make accommodation for bikes.
Crime

Southside murder hotspot yields 4th homicide in 2022

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A person was found dead Oct. 21 from what police believe are gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Bestway Inn on the south side of OKC.
jail

Concerned clergy call for ouster of OK County Jail Administrator

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Eastside OKC pastors, other religious leaders, activists have called on the OK County Jail Trust to remove Greg Williams as CEO of the Jail.
debate

Gov. Stitt, Hofmeister take the debate stage ahead of midterms

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and State Supt. of Public Schools Joy Hofmeister met Oct. 19, 2022 in OKC in a tough debate.
police

Oklahoma City Police fire on drive-by shooting suspect — no injuries

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One officer with the Oklahoma City Police department shot at a suspect who also fired on the officer. No one was injured.
City of Moore

Moore City Council endorses traffic recs, denies zoning request

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The Moore City Council endorsed possible traffic solutions to be put in the next GO bond vote and denied a controversial zoning request.
police

Suspect in stabbing shot and killed by police on south side

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A suspect in a stabbing and armed with a knife was shot and killed by two officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department Sunday afternoon.
Public Service Crew

Rural grants to benefit Luther, Valley Brook, Harrah, Deer Creek

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OK County Commissioners approved Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grants from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Monday.
Public Health

As Okla faced COVID-19 spikes, state used $30M to relocate lab

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Okla officials used millions in fed relief money to cover pandemic-related payroll costs, freeing up other money to move a state lab. Why?
Kendra Horn

Horn claims broad support, says Mullin is ‘corrupt, self-serving’

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U.S. Senate candidate Kendra Horn claimed a broad spectrum of support while accusing her opponent Markwayne Mullin of being "corrupt."

Behenna, Calvey debate in race for Okla County District Attorney

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The two candidates competing for Oklahoma County district attorney participated in a public debate Tuesday, Oct. 11.