OK County Commissioners endorse recs for new jail on new site
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted Monday to accept recommendations for a new Jail facility on a new site.
Southside OKC boxing gym keeps kids focused, off the street, and alive
A boxing gym in South OKC serves the community by offering a goal-focused atmosphere centered around family, commitment, structure.
MAPS 4 Board gets to work on two RFPs for potential project operators
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) started the early phases of two major projects that together amount to $120 million.
DA candidates reveal significant, shocking differences in police union forum
The Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police union held a DA candidates forum that revealed some similarities but more differences.
Moore roadway and infrastructure projects begin design phase
On November 15th, the Moore City Council took action to begin infrastructure developments included in the 2021 GO Bonds.
Jail Trust approves new jail plan — sends to OK County Commissioners
The OK County Jail Trust has approved the concept of a new jail on a new site and sent the recommendations to the County Commissioners.
OK County Jail Trust to hear recommendations for new jail on new site
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority or Jail Trust will meet Mon. Nov. 29 to consider recommendations for a new jail and new site.
Confirmed – Cummings to move, run for OK County Dist 3 Commissioner
Cathy Cummings confirmed to Free Press Sunday afternoon that she will move into the new District 3 and run for that County Commissioner seat.
Water main blowout cuts off water to County Jail in early morning hours
A water main that supplies the Oklahoma County Jail and the surrounding area blew out in the early morning hours Friday.
New legislative map calls for major changes to Senate District 30 in OKC
SD-30, the most gerrymandered senate district in Oklahoma City will become a much more compact district for the next ten years.
Come Together — Rendezvous Pizza is a good place to gather in Bricktown
Steve Gill takes in Rendezvous Pizza in Bricktown for the first time and comes away with some good things to say about this food.
If Thanksgiving will be with family members who don’t agree with you …
You might think that you can win someone over or win a political argument at that family Thanksgiving dinner but you can't.
Homeless Alliance offers warm food and warm reception for Thanksgiving
The WestTown Day Shelter for the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance was the site of the organization's annual Thanksgiving meal Wednesday.
OKC City Council approves MAPS 4 subcommittees but with controversy
The City Council of Oklahoma City approved a large slate of new appointees to MAPS 4 subcommittees today and approved the AFSCME contract.
Cathy Cummings may relocate, run for Ok County District 3 Commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Cathy Cummings may go ahead and run for the District 3 Oklahoma County Commissioner race even after being gerrymandered...