Pilot street outreach program approved by OKC City Council
City Council of OKC approved a pilot street outreach program to address homelessness and mental health issues at street level in the City.
City Council approves new 9 p.m. Bricktown curfew time for minors
The City Council for OKC discussed and approved the proposed new 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew time for unaccompanied juveniles in Bricktown.
Oklahoma County Jail detainee dies in local hospital
A detainee in the custody of the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail died at the hospital Monday, Feb. 27. It was the second 2023 death.
Commissioners appoint state leader to Okla County Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Major General (Ret) Michael C. Thompson as the newest member of the Jail Trust.
Rape kit backlog persists at state level but is cleared in City of OKC
The City of Oklahoma City rape kit backlog has been cleared for several years, but, at the state level, rape kit backlogs persist even now.
Bricktown bar fight leaves two in critical condition, six others injured
Two people are in critical condition at the hospital Saturday morning from stab wounds after a fight in the Pink Parrot bar in Bricktown.
Moore City Council approves recycling ballot measure
The Moore City Council decided to put the recycling program on the ballot and launched the design phase of the new Moore Library.
Uncertain future for Jail Trust amid resignations and CEO search
Adam Luck’s resignation adds even more uncertainty to a group already facing mounting difficulties with the resignation of their CEO.
Short cuts: Catch all the Oscar-nominated short films in OKC
It's the short-form categories that tend to go largely unheard of by casual viewers until the big night when the awards are announced.
‘Relentless Pace’ of Okla executions traumatized corrections staff
Oklahoma’s “nonstop executions” traumatized corrections staff, nine former Department of Corrections officials warned last month.
Thousands flock to Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine dedication
The Shrine of the Blessed Stanley Rother Catholic Church was dedicated Friday with thousands packing the church and more outside.
Teen arrested in shooting death of another teen on far south side
One teen is suspected of shooting and killing another teen on the far south side of Oklahoma City. The death is homicide #9 for the City.
Public hearing planned for earlier evening Bricktown youth curfew
The City Council for Oklahoma City is considering lowering the curfew in Bricktown from the current 11 p.m. down to 9 p.m. all week.
OKCPS application schools deadline is February 24
The deadline for parents and guardians to apply for any of Oklahoma City Public Schools application schools is quickly approaching.
Scobey, Treat will face off in April election for OK County Clerk
Democrat Derrick Scobey and Republican Maressa Treat won their primaries and will compete in the general election for Okla County Clerk.
