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Oklahoma City Council Approves Final Plans for MAPS 4 Diversion Hub
The Oklahoma City Council has approved the final plans for the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, a 35,575-square-foot facility designed to provide essential services to individuals navigating the criminal justice system. This initiative marks a significant shift in the city's approach to criminal justice, aiming to reduce the burden on the...
OK County Commissioners take next step toward Oklahoma City mental health facility
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma County Commissioners on Wednesday announced they are taking the next steps in bringing a mental health facility to southeast Oklahoma City. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Commissioners have been saying the Oklahoma County Detention Center isn’t equipped to treat people...
Oklahoma County advances new Behavioral Care Center for jail alternatives
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to advance the construction of the County's Behavioral Care Center for the new County Jail today, July 31. The facility will consist of 60 beds and is expected to provide trauma-informed mental health care to...
Judge asked to ban surprise health inspections at Oklahoma County jail
The trust overseeing the Oklahoma County jail is asking a judge to permanently block state health inspectors from conducting surprise inspections. In a petition that started out with a quote from former President Donald Trump, the trust contends the Oklahoma State Department of Health has no legal authority to conduct the disruptive unannounced...
Chat With The Chief: Cannabis While Driving
On this week's Chat With The Chief, we're learning more about how the Oklahoma City Police Department is policing impaired driving. News 9 spoke with Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley to learn more about the effects cannabis has on drivers.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma matching up to $315,000 in donations starting today
OKLAHOMA CITY — With school starting for most in just a few weeks, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says donations can make a difference in a student's life. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “Food is the most essential school supply. Period,” said Cathy...
Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the arts and crafts festival. “The whole event was great,” said Hartwick, a chef from...
Oklahoma Humane Society and Scooter's Coffee celebrate DOGust 1st
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Humane Society is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America and Scooter's Coffee to celebrate DOGust 1st, the official birthday for all rescue dogs. Because the actual birthdate of most rescue dogs is unknown, North Shore Animal League America started DOGust...
Nikki Nice to host community meeting focused on Tax Increment Financing for the Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City -- Business owners, residents and community organizers are invited to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of creating new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in and around the Adventure District. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on August 6 at Millwood High School, 6718 North...
A $1 billion stadium district may be coming to Lower Bricktown
Developer Mark Beffort and investor Christian Kanady say they own the land and have the money to create an ambitious $1 billion stadium district south of Lower Bricktown that will include housing, retail, hotels and entertainment. Beffort, whose developments include Convergence, West Village and OKC 577, said he expects the stadium, part of...
OKC man sentenced to federal prison accused of firing at police car
An Oklahoma City man accused of shooting at a police vehicle has been sentenced to federal prison. In Oklahoma City federal court this week, Michael Anthony Wilson II, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. ...
Last chance for dream home bonus prize while supporting St. Jude's lifesaving mission
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a place where many have found their calling as its mission stretches across the globe. Dr. Gabriela Maron, who works in the Infectious Diseases Department said, "El Salvador was one of the first sites that St. Jude worked with in Latin America so because of that, because St. Jude shares all of its findings with other places, there was a lot of awareness, there was a lot of contribution between the hospital where I trained and St. Jude."
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