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Jail, barbed wire, prison

Local Government

Oklahoma County jail tax splits commissioners ahead of Nov. 3 vote

October 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Local Government

OKC Council locks in Indigenous Peoples Day designation

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A wooden gavel resting on its round sound block on a polished surface.

Local Government

Edmond council votes 4-1 to place city attorney Sawyer on leave

September 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Edmond council to vote Monday on city attorney Sawyer

September 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Students reach for food trays in a school cafeteria serving line.

Local Government

Oklahoma ends third-meal program, 47 districts face Sept. 30 deadline

September 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma speaking with attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

Local Government

Stitt sets special election for Oklahoma County judicial seat

September 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Calm lake with tree-lined far shore viewed from a paved road with a metal guardrail.

Local Government

Edmond invests record $100,000 in Arcadia Lake rowing fest

September 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Solar-powered Flock Safety license plate reader camera mounted on a pole outdoors.

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OKC council members report death threats after Flock vote

September 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Candidate Plunk's death forces Oklahoma County special election

August 31, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Mazzei edges Drummond by 2,020 votes in Oklahoma governor runoff

August 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Oklahoma State Capitol building illuminated at night, dome and columns visible.

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Talley, Seda and Brown win OKC-area state House runoffs

August 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Del City voters approve $3M bond for fire engine, police SUVs

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read

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