Council approves water park, resort investment, sells oldest public park
The City Council for Oklahoma City managed to sell off the oldest public park in Oklahoma City to private interests.
Gov Stitt admin keeping report secret on questionable relief funds spending
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt's administration officials have repeatedly denied nonprofit newsrooms' requests to release a report on federal funds use.
Biotech deal pledges $100 million to OKC company to combat hearing loss
With a massive deal struck last month, a local Oklahoma City company stands to lead the charge against hearing loss.
Moore City Council spends pandemic relief funds on police-fire equipment
The Moore City Council voted to spend millions in pandemic relief funds. But is still researching a backyard chicken ordinance.
Kimberly Banz chosen OKCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022
Kimberly Banz, orchestra teacher at Classen SAS at Northeast, was named OKCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022 in a virtual ceremony.
MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board recommends operating partners
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) recommended operating partners and also land acquisitions among other items.
Feds investigating Stitt, Walters giveaways of millions in relief money
Oklahoma gave a Florida company a no-bid contract to distribute $18 million in pandemic relief money. Now the feds are investigating.
Recent death of 2007 shooting victim turned over to OK County DA
The Ok County DA is now weighing possible new charges for two people already convicted in the 2007 shooting of a man who died in November.
City Council begins budget process with Police and Fire Departments
The City of Oklahoma City started the budget process with their first hearing Tuesday, May 2, 2022. Further hearings are planned.
Jail Trust narrowly reaches quorum, takes little action, hears jail report
Jail Trust CEO/administrator for the Oklahoma County Jail gave a report on new equipment in the jail which is supposed to make it more secure.
OK County Commissioners shut down County Clerk’s COVID grant request
Ok County Commissioners rejected County Clerk David Hooten's idea of granting $25 million to the foundation of his campaign donors.
County Clerk promotes $25 mil COVID grant to campaign donors’ nonprofit
Oklahoma County Clerk David Hooten has placed an agenda item on the Monday Board of County Commissioners meeting for $25 mil in relief funds.
Police find dead body in westside OKC apartment with gunshot wound
Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department found a dead body in a westside apartment that appeared to have been shot to death.
Tourism Dept ends Foggy Bottom contract for ‘suspected fraudulent activity’
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Dept is ending a contract with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen after embarrassing exposures by the press.
Fed inspectors clear Oklahoma’s Public Health Lab of major infractions
Federal lab inspectors have resolved their major concerns with Oklahoma’s relocated public health lab in Stillwater after re-inspection.
