Council hears budget proposals — Parks, Dev Services, Planning, Transit
Presenting budgets Tuesday were the Parks and Recreation Department, Development Services, Planning, and Public Transit and Parking.
Police shoot southeast OKC man while executing search, arrest warrants
Members of the Oklahoma City Police Department shot a man they thought was pointing a lethal weapon at the police helicopter.
Commissioners approve Douglas street closure, recognize Drug Court
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met Monday and came to an agreement with the U.S. Air Force on expansion of Tinker AFB.
Okla Lt. Gov. Pinnell approved millions in Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses
As Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell signed off on over $16 million in paid by taxpayers in questionable Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses.
Death in Oklahoma County Jail under investigation
Another detainee in the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) died early Friday morning. It is the seventh for the jail so far in 2022.
OKCPS to expand fun, successful reading program district-wide next year
Oklahoma City Public Schools has seen success with its Raising a Reader program and is expanding it district wide next year.
Data breach at OKCPS third-party vendor exposes student information
A data breach at a third-party tech vendor could have exposed sensitive information about individual students in Oklahoma City Public Schools
Jail Advisory Board debates subcommittee make-up, Jail Trust seat rec
The Citizens Advisory Board for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust met for their third time and debated the make-up of subcommittees.
OKCPS 2022 summer school plans expand last year’s enhancements
What were new, experimental measures for summer school last year have become the standard for this year's summer school in OKCPS.
Council approves water park, resort investment, sells oldest public park
The City Council for Oklahoma City managed to sell off the oldest public park in Oklahoma City to private interests.
Gov Stitt admin keeping report secret on questionable relief funds spending
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's administration officials have repeatedly denied nonprofit newsrooms' requests to release a report on federal funds use.
Biotech deal pledges $100 million to OKC company to combat hearing loss
With a massive deal struck last month, a local Oklahoma City company stands to lead the charge against hearing loss.
Moore City Council spends pandemic relief funds on police-fire equipment
The Moore City Council voted to spend millions in pandemic relief funds. But is still researching a backyard chicken ordinance.
Kimberly Banz chosen OKCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022
Kimberly Banz, orchestra teacher at Classen SAS at Northeast, was named OKCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022 in a virtual ceremony.
MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board recommends operating partners
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) recommended operating partners and also land acquisitions among other items.
