Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
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. ...
Suspect in $250,000 Oklahoma kidnapping and robbery extradited from Dallas
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The suspect in a woman's kidnapping and $250,000 robbery is being extradited to Oklahoma City. Kadarryus Caples was arrested near Dallas after he was accused of kidnapping a woman on June 14 and stealing $250,000 in cash. According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO),...
Emergency crews respond after man found trapped under trailer near Harrah
HARRAH, Okla. — Emergency crews responded after a 55-year-old man was found trapped under a trailer on a property near Harrah in eastern Oklahoma County. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The incident occurred in a field near Triple X Road and Wilshire Boulevard. The...
Edmond Kidnapping Suspect Extradited To Oklahoma After Arrest In Texas
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Edmond kidnapping suspect, Kadarryus Caples has been extradited to Oklahoma County after he was arrested in the Dallas metro area last Friday. Earlier this week deputies released information connecting him to the Edmond kidnapping that occurred in June, after a social media post helped...
Oklahoma County commissioner to discuss mental health facility amid Del City's fight against jail
OKLAHOMA CITY — The effort to stop the new Oklahoma County jail from being built near Del City continues as residents collect signatures for a petition to investigate what they call potential corruption. Last month, Oklahoma County commissioners voted to buy land near East Grand Boulevard and Southeast 15th...
New Oklahoma County Jail soap opera hanging on a cliff
Oklahoma County lacks enough money to build the new jail voters approved two years ago, and it’s not even close. On another front, the county is throwing concern about optics aside in an effort to squash the City of Oklahoma City in court, claiming that constitutional sovereignty means a failed municipal zoning vote should not impede the jail’s construction. Meanwhile, Del City residents are circulating a petition to impanel a grand jury to investigate allegations of corruption against District 3 Commissioner Myles Davidson for his role in selecting the proposed new jail site.
Tardibono: Workforce receives second chances through fair chance hiring
Hank Ahtone, Inventory and Audit Supervisor for M-D Building Products, grew up in south Oklahoma City with a loving and supportive family. When Ahtone turned 15, his story took a turn no one saw coming. “I started getting into a little trouble around 15,” Ahtone said. “It turned to drugs...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.