Jail Trust takes no action on Citizens’ Advisory Board – hears jail reports
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust), the body heard presentations but took very little action.
Commissioners take action on recovery, CARES Act, and ODOT funds
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met Monday to handle several large financial funding packages for the county.
The race for Mayor of Okla City — a quick rundown on each candidate
The general election for Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City will take place Tuesday, February 8. Here is a rundown on each candidate.
Moore Police substituting in public schools had mixed reactions
Moore Public Schools had several City of Moore Police Officers in uniform and armed substituting in January to respond to a real need.
Early voting begins in City of Oklahoma City race for mayor
Although official election day is Tuesday, February 8, early voting is now underway at county election boards.
Winter storm leaves thousands without power Wednesday and Thursday
OG&E crews worked overnight to restore power to thousands in the OKC metro after a winter storm descended on Oklahoma.
Urban hens and FOP contract approved by OKC City Council
A new day has dawned in Oklahoma City, and it is welcomed by the gentle clucking of urban hens. The City of OKC now allows raising chickens.
OK County Commissioners extend burn ban – prep for winter storm
Oklahoma County Commissioners extended a burn ban, announced preps for a looming winter storm, and approved sixth floor reno to the Annex.
More hairy paws as City of Moore says yes to doggie day care
The Moore City Council took up two items January 3 that drew heavy community comments during the meeting: QuickTrip and Hairy Paw Inn.
Birth of elephant at OKC Zoo spotlights conservation, survival efforts
he Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has a brand-new resident, and he’s already firing up crowds and melting hearts.
CAIR-OK condemns mayoral candidate’s statements on Islam
The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) issued a statement condemning a call by Carol Hefner to "eradicate" islam.
Mayor Holt sits out debate, other candidates take turns delivering ideas
Three of the candidates for Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City took turns delivering ideas while the incumbent Mayor David Holt stayed home.
Candidates for City of OKC mayor invited to debate Tuesday, Jan. 25
Free Pres, other news orgs, as well as civic organizations are partnering with NonDoc Media to hold a City of OKC mayors race debate.
How City of OKC’s redistricting works, and how you can get involved
The City Council of the City of Oklahoma City redrawing the official boundaries between the City’s eight wards and you can weigh in.
Southside OKC’s Rep. José Cruz to resign for “acting inappropriately”
Representative José Cruz, D-OKC, HD-89, is resigning from his seat in the Oklahoma Legislature effective Friday, Jan. 21.
