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Police arrive after southside victim already shot – dies later at hospital

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A man was found with gunshot wounds when Oklahoma City Police officers arrived. He later died at an area hospital.

Oklahoma City remembers April 19, 1995 bombing victims, survivors

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Family of those killed gathered for the 27th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing of the Alfred E. Murrah Federal Bldg in 1995.
BoCC

Commissioners vote to sell Krowse Bldg, construct new Sheriff’s HQ

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The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to sell the Krowse Building where the OK County Sheriff's Headquarters is now.
affordable housing

Rep. Dollens plans legislative fight against corporate interests in housing

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Southside Oklahoma City's State Representative Mickey Dollens, HD-93, plans to take on the massive out-of-state real estate companies.
police

Stabbing during domestic dispute results in Okla City’s latest homicide

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A man has died at St. Anthony Hospital from being stabbed in a domestic dispute early Wednesday, April 13. It is OKC's 24th homicide of 2022.
crime

Two arrested in violent southside death at Plaza Inn Motel

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Two men are in jail for the death of a third man on the south side of OKC. The death is homicide #23 for OKC in 2022.
Oklahoma County Jail

New OK County Jail Trust oversight board formed, subcommittees chosen

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A new Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) for the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) held their second meeting on Wednesday.
OKC City Council

Council tables public housing project, approves budget expansion

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The City Council for Oklahoma City expanded the budget due to larger receipts than expected and dealt with a contentious housing issue.

Anderson, McElhaney sworn in to OKCPS Board

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New board members were sworn in to the OKCPS Board of Education Monday, April 11 with Mark Mann being chosen as the Board's Vice-Chair.
state questions

End of State Questions? Experts Say Legislation Could Doom Most Efforts

Bills moving through the Legislature could block getting a question on the ballot through Oklahoma’s initiative and referendum process.
Belle Isle Library

Gallery – Belle Isle Library ribbon-cutting and opening

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A crowd of people both celebrating and curiosity seeking attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the upgraded Belle Isle Library branch.
Sara Bana sworn in

Activist Sara Bana sworn in to Midwest City Ward 5 City Council seat

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Sara Bana now has her name plate at one of the seats on the City Council for Midwest City after being sworn in April 5.
Belle Isle Library

Belle Isle Library set to re-open with striking additions, new technology

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The massive upgrade and re-design of the Belle Isle Library is now about to open to the public. Free Press took a sneak peek the day before.
adrian Anderson

Adrian Anderson wins OKCPS Board Dist 5 race

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Adrian Anderson won the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education District 5 seat. He now looks to joining the board to solve problems.
Crime scene

Four homicides mark bloody weekend in Oklahoma City

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It was a bloody weekend for the City of Oklahoma City as four more homicides were added to the city's growing tally.