Feds investigating Stitt, Walters giveaways of millions in relief money
Oklahoma gave a Florida company a no-bid contract to distribute $18 million in pandemic relief money. Now the feds are investigating.
Recent death of 2007 shooting victim turned over to OK County DA
The Ok County DA is now weighing possible new charges for two people already convicted in the 2007 shooting of a man who died in November.
City Council begins budget process with Police and Fire Departments
The City of Oklahoma City started the budget process with their first hearing Tuesday, May 2, 2022. Further hearings are planned.
Jail Trust narrowly reaches quorum, takes little action, hears jail report
Jail Trust CEO/administrator for the Oklahoma County Jail gave a report on new equipment in the jail which is supposed to make it more secure.
OK County Commissioners shut down County Clerk’s COVID grant request
Ok County Commissioners rejected County Clerk David Hooten's idea of granting $25 million to the foundation of his campaign donors.
County Clerk promotes $25 mil COVID grant to campaign donors’ nonprofit
Oklahoma County Clerk David Hooten has placed an agenda item on the Monday Board of County Commissioners meeting for $25 mil in relief funds.
Police find dead body in westside OKC apartment with gunshot wound
Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department found a dead body in a westside apartment that appeared to have been shot to death.
Tourism Dept ends Foggy Bottom contract for ‘suspected fraudulent activity’
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Dept is ending a contract with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen after embarrassing exposures by the press.
Fed inspectors clear Oklahoma’s Public Health Lab of major infractions
Federal lab inspectors have resolved their major concerns with Oklahoma’s relocated public health lab in Stillwater after re-inspection.
Council approves ARPA funds, massage ordinance, Housing Authority dev
The City Council for Oklahoma City took action on at least two controversial items on their agenda Tuesday.
Pack of dogs kill eastern Oklahoma County resident over weekend
The Oklahoma County Sheriff believes a pack of dogs killed Anita Mears in rural eastern Oklahoma County on her property.
OK County Commissioners approve Deer Creek Fire District expansion
Oklahoma County Commissioners took one step toward allowing the Deer Creek First District to expand into Logan County.
Police investigating two more homicides from weekend in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Police are investigating two more homicides that occurred on the south side of the City over the weekend.
CJAC hears subcommittee reports on Jail facility progress, med releases
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council held its monthly meeting and heard reports from study subcommittees.
City of Moore City Council responds to wrecker service complaints
After complaints from nearby residents about local wrecker and towing service yards, the City of Moore City Council attempted a response.
