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Father, his three young children dead in apparent murder-suicide

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A father of three is believed to have shot three of his children to death and then turned the gun on himself.
Governor Kevin Stitt

State sues ClassWallet over handling of student COVID relief program

Even thought state Sec of Ed Ryan Walters gave blanket approval for any items in ClassWallet's platform, the state is still suing the company.
police

Driver charged with murder in death of Edmond motorcycle officer

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Okla County DA David Prater filed a murder charge against a driver in the death of an on-duty Edmond Police Dept. motorcycle officer July 19.
Formosa

New options for food and drink all around OKC’s unique districts

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There are some cool, new restaurant offerings in Oklahoma City that cover a range of affordable food and experiences.
Drug Court

Voters approved criminal justice reforms that legislators did not fund

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So far, state legislators have not funded the criminal justice reforms voters called for in a 2016 state question passed.

OKC City Council approves grants for youth homelessness services

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The City Council for the City of Okla City took action on grants for youth homelessness and heard conflicting comments about roofing.
Crime scene

One dead, one wounded in southside shooting

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Oklahoma City's 45 homicide of 2022 occurred on the south side Monday, August 1. There are no suspects or arrests so far.
Jail

Jail Trust draws strong comments about OK County jail problems

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Monday, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust met to move to the next phase after the jail bond vote passed in June.
hostage

OK County Jail death no. 12 — detainee found ‘unresponsive’ in cell

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The Oklahoma Count Detention Center or Jail saw its 12th detainee death of the year Saturday night. The cause of death is not yet known.
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

Questions remain after state Board of Ed punishes school districts

How will punishments handed down to school districts from the state Board of Education impact the communities?
Presidential Scholar

OKCPS student recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar

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A student from OKCPS Classen SAS has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar and is one of only three in the state and 161 in the nation.
OKCPS

OKCPS preps school start with teacher recruitment, security plans

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With only two weeks to go before the first day of classes, OKCPS is on track in teacher recruitment and welcomes a new security chief.
Municipal Courthouse

OKC Municipal Courts extend penalty reduction program to Dec 31

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Okla City Municipal Courts' penalty reduction program is extending to Dec. 31. The popular program allows tickets and warrants to be cleared.
Voting

Oklahoma online voter registration still not there seven years later

Seven years later after legislation was passed to establish online voter registration, a complete system is still not functional.

Oklahoma tribes optimistic about attorney general election shakeup

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As Attorney Gen John O’Connor prepares to exit following his GOP primary defeat, tribal leaders are hopeful about relations with AG’s office.