Opinion: Labor movement seeks fair wages, freedom to organize
Tim O'Connor, president of the Okla Labor Federation, clarifies what the labor movement in Oklahoma seeks from employers.
Congress for New Urbanism focuses on equity during annual conference
Designers, planners, developers, architects and other professionals involved in development came together in OKC March 23-26.
Affordable housing dev in OKC hamstrung by red tape, credit competition
Developers are often blamed for not providing enough affordable housing. But, there are government policies that are slowing the process.
Firefighters rescue four from burning home in southside OKC
Four people were rescued by firefighters March 24, 2022, from a burning home. Three were sent to the hospital with one in critical condition.
Cities and state agencies push back against Oklahoma open records law
Government agencies have argued that large, complicated records requests are disruptive or could impact economic development.
Moore City Council hears mass-transit pres, disagrees on rezoning app
The Moore City Council heard a presentation on how the could buy into the Oklahoma City Mass Transit system and heard proposals.
At Least 537 COVID-19 Deaths Missing From State Nursing Home Data
Federal data shows that 512 nursing home residents who died from the COVID-19 virus were missing from state counts.
Okla County Commissioners approve energy incentive, extend burn ban
The Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners took action on establishing the C-PACE program and extending the burn ban in the county.
What we know so far about Oklahoma’s school voucher bill
A school voucher bill has divided the statehouse. Here is a primer on the bill and what some responses are so far.
Council endorses film incentive program, Innovation Hall management
OKC City Council honored Cathy O'Connor and Catherine Montgomery. They approved management for the MAPS 4 Innovation Hall.
OKC Pride Alliance announces Pridefest June 24-26 at Scissortail Park
The Oklahoma City Pride Alliance has announced the 2022 Pridefest and Parade for the weekend of June 24, 25, 26.
OKC Police Dept has two in-custody deaths so far in 2022
The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) has had two deaths of people in their custody in just ten days of early March.
Detainee dies in Oklahoma County Jail – cause not known
An Oklahoma County Detention Center detainee died in his cell Friday. There were not immediate signs of trauma.
Blood Institute’s OKC Zoo gift elevates research, spotlights donation needs
The OKC Zoo's Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital received a centrifuge from the Oklahoma Blood Institute that will make a massive difference.
Winter storm sends emergency crews scrambling in early hours Friday
Fire crews and EMSA were kept busy up through the morning rush hours Friday with cold temps and snow creating emergency situations.
