Pandemic already giving way to rising homelessness numbers in OKC
The pandemic that has caused the greatest unemployment rate since the Great Depression is showing rising numbers of people experiencing homelessness.
County commissioners consider restoring public comment, stall on decision
The Oklahoma County Commissioners considered an item to restore public comment to their regular meetings but made no decision.
Big traffic changes at Classen and 5th could result if OKCPS has its way
The Board of Ed for Oklahoma City Public Schools will vote on a resolution Monday night asking the City to permanently close a nearby street.
OKCPS teachers against returning to buildings union survey shows
Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers revealed in a union survey that they had reservations about returning to buildings with students.
Calvey could become county manager in CARES consulting firm contract
Wednesday, Okla County Commissioners could name Commissioner Kevin Calvey as manager of the consulting firm relationship for CARES Act funds.
Council approves police consultant, hears angry city residents
City Council of Oklahoma City repeatedly heard from outspoken critics of the City’s Police Department, and angry medical marijuana workers.
New! 2021 Pride Festival and Parade to be held at Scissortail Park in June
UPDATED June 25 - Info on Pride Festival and Parade at Scissortail Park, transportation, parking, and bike facilities.
County Commissioners reject donations, vote to oppose state legislation
Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners took on three major issues that involved donations, the OCCHD, and the Triple X Road project.
OKCPS Board of Ed installs new members, elects officers
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members were sworn in following the runoff elections Tuesday.
OKC City Council hears budget proposals from Fire, Courts, and Police
The City Council for Oklahoma City held their first budget hearing Tuesday for the Fire Dept, Muni Courts, and the Police Dept.
Man who caused Delta flight diversion to OKC charged in federal court
A Georgia man has been charged in federal court for erratic behavior that caused the Delta flight he was on to divert to Oklahoma City.
OKCPS Board of Ed decides transparent Board seat redistricting standards
The OKCPS Board of Education adopted two key procedural changes that will have a lasting impact on the business of the board.
Oklahoma County Jail has ninth death so far this year
Thursday, the death of a detainee in the Oklahoma County Detention Center or Jail was the ninth for the facility in 2021.
OK County Commissioners appoint new Jail Trustee over objections
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met and took up a controversial nomination for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust Oct. 4, 2021.
OKC City Council to consider ward redistricting and addition of two wards
The City of Oklahoma City Council will consider resolutions to form a redistricting committee for wards and to increase the number of wards.
