New pedestrian-bike bridge being built symbolizes debate over road usage
A new pedestrian-bike bridge over the intersection of Britton Road and the Northwest Expressway pleases some but not all.
Shouts, tears, hugs, as commutation of Julius Jones sinks in for supporters
Gov Kevin Stitt has commuted Julius Jones' death sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Others are still on death row.
Okla County Commissioners settle on new district map, public shows anger
The Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners determined new borders for each of the three County districts in a special meeting Thursday.
Each Ok County commissioner submits own map for district vote Thursday
The Oklahoma County commissioners will vote for one of three maps for new districts in the county that are not based on discussions Monday.
Okla Senate Democrats’ alt map would have CD5 repping Okla County
Oklahoma Senate Democrats introduced two bills in the special session intended to keep most of Okla County in CD5. It died in committee.
Jail Trust criticized by activists, approves contract and budget
The Jail Trust met Monday and voted unanimously to accept the contract with the City of Oklahoma City to house their detainees.
Commissioners discuss Okla County redistricting — special vote Thursday
Monday Okla County Commissioners considered possible redistricting maps for all three of the commissioner districts for the next ten years.
Clara Luper’s daughter weighs in on history-teaching controversy
Amidst ongoing controversy, the daughter of famous civil rights leader Clara Luper holds out for accurate teaching of all of history.
Julius Jones’ supporters hoping, praying for ‘a miracle at midnight’
A rally to persuade Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to spare the life of Julius Jones was held Saturday. The execution is scheduled for Monday.
City of Moore voters pass bond propositions with clear majority
MOORE, Oklahoma (Free Press) -- On November 9th, The City of Moore voted on two 2021 General Obligation (GO) Bonds propositions, passing both by...
Spark Notes: A Beauty of a Burger in Scissortail Park
Spark will get traffic from being in Scissortail Park but Is "genuinely very good on its own merits, much better than it had to be."
OKC City Council votes no to transparency in redistricting, additional wards
The City Council of Oklahoma City met on Tuesday morning for a slate of resolutions and ordinances that grew tense more than once.
Moore City Council passes street widening on busy thoroughfares
The Moore City Council met at the first of the month and took action on several stretches of busy roadway and considered plat and rezoning applications.
Southside OKC legislators angry at congressional district carve-out
Especially southside Oklahoma legislators are upset that the whole south side of Oklahoma City has been carved out and place in CD3.
OKC City Council to consider ward redistricting and addition of two wards
The City of Oklahoma City Council will consider resolutions to form a redistricting committee for wards and to increase the number of wards.
