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Nursing Homes

At Least 537 COVID-19 Deaths Missing From State Nursing Home Data

Federal data shows that 512 nursing home residents who died from the COVID-19 virus were missing from state counts.
BoCC

Okla County Commissioners approve energy incentive, extend burn ban

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The Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners took action on establishing the C-PACE program and extending the burn ban in the county.
Cristo Rey

What we know so far about Oklahoma’s school voucher bill

A school voucher bill has divided the statehouse. Here is a primer on the bill and what some responses are so far.
Oklahoma City Council

Council endorses film incentive program, Innovation Hall management

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OKC City Council honored Cathy O'Connor and Catherine Montgomery. They approved management for the MAPS 4 Innovation Hall.
Pridefest

OKC Pride Alliance announces Pridefest June 24-26 at Scissortail Park

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The Oklahoma City Pride Alliance has announced the 2022 Pridefest and Parade for the weekend of June 24, 25, 26.
police

OKC Police Dept has two in-custody deaths so far in 2022

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The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) has had two deaths of people in their custody in just ten days of early March.
jail

Detainee dies in Oklahoma County Jail – cause not known

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An Oklahoma County Detention Center detainee died in his cell Friday. There were not immediate signs of trauma.
elephant

Blood Institute’s OKC Zoo gift elevates research, spotlights donation needs

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The OKC Zoo's Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital received a centrifuge from the Oklahoma Blood Institute that will make a massive difference.
OKCFD responds to call

Winter storm sends emergency crews scrambling in early hours Friday

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Fire crews and EMSA were kept busy up through the morning rush hours Friday with cold temps and snow creating emergency situations.
OKCPS

OKCPS going virtual Fri, March 11 due to anticipated winter weather

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OKCPS will have classes Friday, March 11, only virtual and asynchronous. School buildings and the offices will be closed.
Than Nguyen

Thuan Nguyen announces candidacy for Okla City Ward 5 Council seat

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Thuan Nguyen has announced his candidacy for the OKC City Council Ward 5 seat currently held by long-term council member David Greenwell.
crime

Latest three homicides in OKC happened over two days

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Over the weekend in Oklahoma City, three homicides occurred involving a fourth person who was injured but lived.
Moore, Oklahoma

Moore City Council approves ward redistricting, bond projects advance

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The proposed Moore ward map boundary changes were accepted, and more headway was made to progress the City’s Bond obligations.

Long-term OKCPS Board member Ruth Veales honored at last meeting

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Ruth Veales participated in her last regular meeting of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Monday.
U.S. Grant HS first day of school 2017

Some question the idea of eliminating school uniforms in OKCPS

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Some are questioning the move to eliminate school uniforms in OKCPS and moving back to a dress code that still allows choice of clothing.