Multiple Jail Trust CAB subcommittees meet for first time, set functions
Three of the four subcommittees of the recently empaneled Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Citizens Advisory Board met to organize.
Council appoints new city auditor, intros Human Rights Commission ord
The OKC City Council hired a new City Auditor, approved a road project to benefit Tinker AFB, introduced a Human Rights Commission ordinance.
Ed Sec Walters’ personal salary funded by secret pro-charter donors
Oklahoma's appointed Ed Sec Ryan Walters is paid $120,000 by a nonprofit funded by secret billionaires promoting charter schools.
Horseback rider shot, killed on rural eastern Oklahoma City road
A man was shot while riding his horse in the eastern, rural part of Oklahoma City Sunday night. He died later at a nearby hospital.
Commissioners approve spending on new, separate Sheriff’s website
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved spending on a new Sheriff's website separate from the county's website.
Former OK County detention officer booked in detainee death
A former Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) or Jail officer has surrendered for booking in the death of a detainee in December.
Council hears budget proposals — Parks, Dev Services, Planning, Transit
Presenting budgets Tuesday were the Parks and Recreation Department, Development Services, Planning, and Public Transit and Parking.
Police shoot southeast OKC man while executing search, arrest warrants
Members of the Oklahoma City Police Department shot a man they thought was pointing a lethal weapon at the police helicopter.
Commissioners approve Douglas street closure, recognize Drug Court
The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners met Monday and came to an agreement with the U.S. Air Force on expansion of Tinker AFB.
Okla Lt. Gov. Pinnell approved millions in Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses
As Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell signed off on over $16 million in paid by taxpayers in questionable Foggy Bottom Kitchen expenses.
Death in Oklahoma County Jail under investigation
Another detainee in the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Jail) died early Friday morning. It is the seventh for the jail so far in 2022.
OKCPS to expand fun, successful reading program district-wide next year
Oklahoma City Public Schools has seen success with its Raising a Reader program and is expanding it district wide next year.
Data breach at OKCPS third-party vendor exposes student information
A data breach at a third-party tech vendor could have exposed sensitive information about individual students in Oklahoma City Public Schools
Jail Advisory Board debates subcommittee make-up, Jail Trust seat rec
The Citizens Advisory Board for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust met for their third time and debated the make-up of subcommittees.
OKCPS 2022 summer school plans expand last year’s enhancements
What were new, experimental measures for summer school last year have become the standard for this year's summer school in OKCPS.
