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Oklahoma County Jail Lawsuit Heads To Mediation As $40 Million ARPA Deadline Looms

News 9 Oklahoma County and Oklahoma City will enter mediation to resolve a lawsuit over a proposed jail and mental health facility ahead of a $40 million federal funding deadline.

Oklahoma County Plans To Build Mental Healthcare Center Amid Legal Dispute With OKC

News 9 Oklahoma County is pressing ahead with plans for a new behavioral healthcare center despite an ongoing legal battle with Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Co. Jail Trust Meeting To Decide On Possible Contract Renewal With Medical Provider

News 9 The People's Council for Justice Reform, an advocacy group calling for better conditions inside the Oklahoma County Jail, is calling on the Oklahoma County Jail trust to not renew its contract with the jail's medical provider.

Mother of Jail Inmate Who Died Behind Bars Wants Answers

Storme Jones A group outspoken against the Oklahoma County Jail is once again raising concerns after they say four inmates have died behind bars this year.

Oklahoma County Commissioners Vote To Renegotiate Contract For Proposed Jail Site Near Del City

Deanne Stein On Monday, Commissioners approved Maughan’s motion to direct the county engineer to renegotiate the contract for East Grand Boulevard, the proposed site for the new county jail. The county secured $50 million in federal ARPA funds to build a mental health facility adjacent to the jail.

‘Blood On Her Hands’: Group Protests Dropped Charges In Officer-Involved Shootings, Calls For Federal Investigation

Jennifer Pierce A group called the People's Court gathered to protest Vicki Behenna's dismissal of criminal charges against seven officers who were involved in deadly shootings from 2020.

‘Blood On Her Hands’: Group Protests Dropped Charges In Officer-Involved Shootings, Calls For Federal Investigation

Jennifer Pierce A group called the People's Court gathered to protest Vicki Behenna's dismissal of criminal charges against seven officers who were involved in deadly shootings from 2020.

‘Deadliest Jail In America’: Criminal Reform Group Calls For Indictments After Grand Jury Report

Colby Thelen One day after a multi-county grand jury released a scathing review of conditions at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, a local group is calling for additional actions.

‘Deadliest Jail In America’: Criminal Reform Group Calls For Indictments After Grand Jury Report

Colby Thelen One day after a multi-county grand jury released a scathing review of conditions at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, a local group is calling for additional actions.

Oklahoma County Voters Pass Jail Bond Worth $260 Million

Anjelicia Bruton A $260 million bond to build a new jail was approved by Oklahoma County voters Tuesday night.

Oklahoma County Voters Pass Jail Bond Worth $260 Million

Anjelicia Bruton A $260 million bond to build a new jail was approved by Oklahoma County voters Tuesday night.

Muskogee County Officials Search For Escaped Inmate

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The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office is looking for an inmate they say escaped from Jess Dunn Correctional Facility Tuesday.

Muskogee County Officials Search For Escaped Inmate

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The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office is looking for an inmate they say escaped from Jess Dunn Correctional Facility Tuesday.

Braum's Pulls Proposal To Tear Down Donnay Building

Karl Torp

Braum’s will not by demolishing the Donnay Building on NW 50th near Classen Blvd. The metro-based restaurant and dairy chain wanted to build another location at the site of the old building that houses bars and a business.

Braum's Pulls Proposal To Tear Down Donnay Building

Karl Torp

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Controversy Surrounds Braum's' Plans To Demolish Businesses

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Braums' plans to build a new restaurant on Classen Circle is facing loud opposition.

Controversy Surrounds Braum's' Plans To Demolish Businesses

News 9

Braums' plans to build a new restaurant on Classen Circle is facing loud opposition.

Controversial Plan For New Braum's To Be Debated

Karl Torp

Tonight Braum's will meet face-to-face those against its plan to build a new store in Northwest OKC.

Controversial Plan For New Braum's To Be Debated

Karl Torp

Tonight Braum's will meet face-to-face those against its plan to build a new store in Northwest OKC.

Oklahoma Man Granted Parole After Serving 23 Years Of Life Sentence

Grant Hermes

After spending 23 years behind bars, 61-year-old Larry Yarbrough will be a free man once again.

Oklahoma Man Granted Parole After Serving 23 Years Of Life Sentence

Grant Hermes

After spending 23 years behind bars, 61-year-old Larry Yarbrough will be a free man once again.

Oklahomans Gather In Downtown OKC To Rally For Peace

Aaron Brilbeck

A few dozen people turned out in Oklahoma City for a combination peace rally and anti-Trump protest.

Oklahomans Gather In Downtown OKC To Rally For Peace

Aaron Brilbeck

A few dozen people turned out in Oklahoma City for a combination peace rally and anti-Trump protest.

Parole Denied For Man Serving Life Sentence For Cocaine Possession

Grant Hermes

Larry Yarbrough, who has been in the prison for about 20 years for having an ounce of cocaine on him in the late 90s, is up in front of the parole board on Tuesday to commute a life sentence without parole.