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Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, a 35,575-square-foot building designed to help individuals receive coordinated, life stabilizing services as they navigate the criminal justice system. Diversion Hub conceptual rendering by Rees Associates. The modern, spacious building will provide space for the nonprofit and...
Final plans for new Diversion Hub building presented, construction to start in September
Final architectural plans for a new and permanent location for the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub were recommended by MAPS 4 advisers Thursday. Pending city council approval Tuesday, the complete plans and specifications for the site at 1216 Linwood Blvd will go out for bid Wednesday, with contractor selection expected in August and...
Judge's written order has harsh words concerning how OSSAA has treated private schools
Nearly three months after he issued a motion for a temporary injunction, an Oklahoma County judge has posted a formal order that includes harsh words for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association concerning how it’s treated private schools that are members of the organization. Five private high schools sued the OSSAA in December, claiming the organization’s Rule 14 — which elevates private schools to higher athletic classifications based on sustained postseason success — is unconstitutional and should...
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🌞 Temperature check: Partly sunny with a breeze, and very warm, according to AccuWeather. High of 98, low of 75. 📅 Today in History: In 1930, the first World Cup soccer matches were played, with France defeating Mexico, 4-1, and the U.S. beating Belgium, 3-0. News you can...
Oklahoma County Chase Ends With 2 Arrests In NE Oklahoma City
A pursuit in Oklahoma County came to an end Friday morning in northeast Oklahoma City, according to police. The Oklahoma City Police Department and Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office said the chase ended near Northeast 63rd Street and North Anderson road. It is unknown what caused the chase to begin, although...
Okla County jail refuses state Health Dept inspection twice
Okla County jail refuses state Health Dept inspection twiceThe Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, setting the stage for a potential legal standoff. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Housing, housing, housing, housing, and Devon Energy
Hey, y'all. Housing dominates this week's newsletter, and it's all over the place. Home sales are up in OKC and its suburbs, but not as much as out in the state. What's up with that?. Assessed market values are up in Oklahoma County, which isn't news − but they've tripled...
OK County jail officials have twice turned away health inspectors, citing staffing concerns
The Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, setting the stage for a potential standoff between the county’s district attorney and the state agency tasked with ensuring county jails are safe. The decision to block what should be a routine annual inspection has raised concerns among some who said unannounced visits are not unusual and are necessary to ensure inmates are receiving proper care. ...
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