Fired OK County Jail detention officer booked for smuggling
A former Okla County Jail detention officer fired in July for smuggling contraband into a state facility was booked Wed for smuggling contraband into the Jail.
OK County Jail CEO Brandi Garner resigns effective Feb. 7
Brandi Garner, the person in charge of the day-to-day operations at the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail has resigned effective February 7.
City Council acts on safety, homelessness, and surveillance
The Okla City Council approved pedestrian safety, a homeless shelter, and a new maintenance contract for police helicopter surveillance equipment Tuesday.
Lowe launches into first week as Dist 1 County Commissioner
Jason Lowe is on the job in his first week as the new Oklahoma County District 1 Commissioner, vowing to deal directly with jail and road issues first.
Three jailed in connection with OKC Midtown shooting in May
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a May 5 shooting near NW 10th and Hudson in Midtown OKC. All face multiple felony charges.
OKC’s heat preparedness work moves forward without NOAA
As feds cut climate help, OKC pushes ahead with local plans to beat extreme heat—mapping hot spots, planting trees, and prepping for emergencies.
Over 400 pack Lowe’s first town hall in Okla County Dist 1
Jail funding, racial disparities, and community services topped the agenda as 400+ packed Dist 1 Okla County Commissioner Jason Lowe’s first town hall.
Special screening of doc ‘Bad Press’ to support press freedom
A special screening of award-winning documentary “Bad Press” on Nov 6th will raise funds and support for journalistic freedom at a time when it’s needed most.
Open Midwest City Mayor’s seat draws three candidates
Voters in Midwest City will decide on a new mayor after 10 years, following the current Mayor Matt Dukes's decision not to seek re-election.
Holt secures third term as Mayor in landslide victory
Incumbent OKC Mayor David Holt secured a third term in a landslide victory Tuesday night, claiming more than 80% of the vote.
Young candidates create rare contested school board race in southeast OKC
Natalie Roman and Galilea Martinez are running for the OKCPS District 7 board seat in the district's first contested election in over a decade.
New state law changes April 3 filing procedures
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.
State Education Department seeks bids for 55,000 classroom Bibles
King James version? Leather binding? Walters seeks 55,000 classroom Bibles with founding documents only available in Trump-endorsed versions.
Dems in Okla Leg seek to block new social studies standards
State Supt. Ryan Walters is working the Republicans in the Oklahoma Legislature but Democrats are out to block the new Social Studies standards being proposed.
Nude images reported on State Supt Ryan Walters’ office TV
Oklahoma House inquiry considered after two board members report seeing nude images on a TV in Ryan Walters’ office during closed-door education meeting.
