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Black Lives Matter demand for new grocery store could take more time than desired
During a press conference Monday afternoon, T. Sheri Dickerson, head of the local chapter of Black Lives Matter, listed demands...
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Costco buys Hertz building for new operations center
The Hertz administrative building is set to become home for the new Costco operations center. The four-story office building...
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Curfew limits access to neighborhood around downtown OKC police headquarters
Mayor David Holt ordered a dark to dawn curfew in the neighborhood around downtown Oklahoma City's public safety campus after...
City manager confident in Gourley's leadership, says he won't ask Oklahoma City police chief to resign
Chief's resignation is among Black Lives Matter's demands.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, June 1, 2020
Thunder getting new floor The Oklahoma City Council agreed to pay an estimated $143,700 for a new wooden basketball floor for...
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'It is the national softball mecca': Women's College World Series' return to OKC will be bigger than ever
COVID-19 closed the road to Oklahoma City for the 2020 Women's College World Series but, with stadium improvements done, next...
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Rebuilding America: Oklahoma City history filled with triumphs over adversity
At first glance, the economic forecasts and an energy industry in crisis seem to paint a dismal picture for Oklahoma City’s...
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Rebuilding America: Some pandemic changes at grocery stores seen as permanent
An uncertain new normal is being looked at by businesses throughout Oklahoma, including those largely spared the loss of...
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Rebuilding America: Retailers, big and small, adapting to challenges of pandemic
Retail is reopening across the country, though stores are not quite back to business as normal and others are learning from the...
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Recap: Live coverage of the May 30-31 George Floyd protest in Oklahoma City
View a recap of live coverage from the George Floyd protest in Oklahoma City May 30-31.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Shakespeare cancels remainder of 2020 season
Now scrapped, Oklahoma Shakespeare's 2020 season was originally scheduled to run from February through December and feature...
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End in sight for OKC's pandemic emergency orders
Oklahoma City is on a path to emerging from beneath the COVID-19 state of emergency in mid June, three months after it began....
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Airport expects sharp revenue dropoff
Federal pandemic-relief funds will offset airport revenue shortfalls in fiscal 2021 but aviation is expected to take time to...
Nonprofit snow cone stand expands into Bricktown
Sasquatch Shaved Ice, a snow cone stand managed by the Homeless Alliance that employs low-income and transition-age youth, is...
Massive mural to help tell OKC's 'beautiful story'
A five-story mural is set to add some color to an 1,100-space garage being built in connection with the Oklahoma City...
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Pandemic behind proposed city budget cuts
Oklahoma City will try to minimize layoffs while cutting jobs in the upcoming fiscal year to make up for the COVID-19...
Oklahoma City Council considers police, fire cuts
Larry McAtee says budget-cutting comes down to needs and wants. Prioritize needs, says the Ward 3 councilman and public safety...
Local dining bobs and weaves for survival
The Food Dude updates the latest news from around the 405 diningscape.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 25, 2020
Quote of the week "Since the south side has historically had so little representation, I was interested in recommending...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Individual, small-business relief proposed
City Manager Craig Freeman will propose Tuesday that the city council add $5 million to the small-business COVID-19 relief...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Analysis: Who is getting the better deal in $35.5 million SandRidge transaction?
While it’s not clear whether the ultimate sale of SandRidge Energy’s headquarters will be to a private buyer or state agencies,...
Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival Set for May 30
The west side walkways of Myriad Botanical Gardens will be lined, at a social distance, with local vendors of plants and more...
OKC's 21c Museum Hotel is reopening
Contrary to reports Saturday on social media, downtown’s 21c Museum Hotel is not closing permanently. The hotel has been a...
OKC Public Schools Reverts Back to Old Ways?
Friday's OKC Central Live Chat including breaking the story of a significant set-back for reviving the still struggling...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC's Riversport reopening whitewater rafting, tubing, ropes course and more
The adventures are resuming this Memorial Day weekend as part of Riversport’s COVID-19 Phase II re-opening.
The crude oil crash, not COVID-19, is making the Oklahoma City office market sick
Neither face masks nor social distancing can "flatten the curve" of rising vacancies in Oklahoma City's office market, which...
Development killed by school district halting property sale
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during his weekly OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Not to be crude, but Oklahoma City and Houston, we have a problem
CoStar Group found gloom in Oklahoma City and doom in Houston when it looked at the effect of collapsed crude oil prices on the...
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The live chat kicks off at 9:30 a.m. but feel free to submit questions now!
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MAPS 4 citizens advisory board named
Teresa Rose Crook, executive director of the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, will lead the volunteer MAPS 4 Citizens...
Lincoln Plaza renewal continues
Crews have removed graffiti, brush, debris and broken windows at Lincoln Plaza as construction continues to convert the former...
OKC municipal pools could get budget reprieve
Once proposed for cuts, the aquatics centers at Earlywine and Will Rogers parks could still open this summer but not before...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: City offices remain mostly closed to public
City government's downtown buildings, including City Hall, will remain mostly closed to the public as executives institute a...
SandRidge Energy tower to sell for $35.5 million
Mark Beffort, whose property group owns several of downtown's largest office properties, is set to buy the SandRidge Energy...
Cash held by Oklahoma City police is missing, audit finds
An Oklahoma City Police Department office that handles millions of dollars in cash lacked adequate controls to prevent theft,...
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Analysis: Launch of Oklahoma City as 'Modern Frontier' hit hard by pandemic
Armed with new attractions, a new convention center and Omni Hotel, next spring has long been envisioned as a chance to...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 18, 2020
'Billion-dollar stimulus' MAPS 4 generated an estimated $3.3 million in revenue in the first two weeks after the 1-cent sales...
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park reopens
Scissortail Park launched the first in a series of soft openings for the OSU-OKC Farmers Market on Saturday. The event was...
Heartland to add 400 jobs to its downtown workforce
Heartland, already set to fill up its new downtown headquarters with 550 employees, is adding another 400 who will be moving...
Plans for Bricktown Garage Await Review
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during his weekly OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Olympic trials will be back in OKC in 2021
Olympic competition is returning to Oklahoma City in 2021, and 2020 MAPS 3 whitewater park activities are shifting into high...
Renovation to uncover 1906 building facade at Investors Capital Building
The Investors Capital Building, one of the city’s oldest commercial structures, is about to be restored to its original...
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Opponents of cut to affordable housing tax credits warn it will cost the state millions in new housing
A bill awaiting signature by Gov. Kevin Stitt would cut the affordable housing tax credit in half and could kill construction...
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OK to return to bars, playgrounds, mayor says
Mayor David Holt has released Oklahoma City's latest COVID-19 emergency order, allowing bars to reopen and lifting the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Hard hit small businesses start receiving financial help from city
The first grants from the Oklahoma City Small Business Continuity Program are being mailed to shops, salons, restaurants,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Arts Council OKC's Sunday Twilight Concert Series to live-stream for June
Due to the current health safety and public gathering guidelines, organizers decided that the first month of Summer Twilight...
Coalition seeks to make city test case for virus prevention and treatment
Oklahoma City is being eyed as a potential model for a nationwide roll-out of testing and guidance by some of the country’s...
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OKC official stresses COVID-19 testing and tracing
Testing and contact tracing will be essential in managing COVID-19 as the pandemic unfolds, Oklahoma City's emergency...
Homeland cancels plans for new headquarters
Homeland is proceeding with plans to build a new grocery in northeast Oklahoma City but the project will no longer include a...
Analysis: Tower Theatre, other businesses face confusion, challenges with SBA loan program
Oklahoma businesses may be reopening, but Stephen Tyler, co-owner of the Tower Theatre, knows he may be waiting a year or...
Costco expects to secure location for new operations center within 'weeks'
Costco is negotiating a purchase contract on a space for its proposed operations center in Oklahoma City and expects to...
Placemaking 101: Creating Authenticity at Wheeler
A tour of the Big Friendly brewery and tap room nearing completion at Wheeler provides a glimpse at how design plays a critical...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 11, 2020
Sales tax falls Sales tax results document the beating retail took as COVID-19 emergency orders took effect in mid-March....
Pandemic not seen as the end of city's aspirations to become a convention destination
Despite a dismal drop in travel nationwide, the city's top convention official predicts the new Oklahoma City Convention Center...
Pet "campus" coming to downtown
A “college” for pets is set to open next month along the south fringe of downtown emerging as a new area for investment with...
Ted's Café Escondido bringing new fast-casual concept to Uptown
Ted’s Café Escondido is expanding into Uptown with the launch of a new fast casual brand that will open in space that was...
Recap: OKC Central Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
Join The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer for a chat about development and other issues in Oklahoma City Friday mornings.
Plans detailed for Villa Teresa hotel
Developers of the former Villa Teresa school are seeking $982,501 in tax increment financing to assist in the conversion of the...
Costco in talks with city to hire 1,000 for new operations center
A much-needed economic boost is about to come to Oklahoma City as Costco is in talks with the city and state to open an...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Devon’s CEO highlights company’s strengths in first-quarter results, despite demand shock impact on the company’s bottom line
Devon Energy posted a net loss of about $1.8 billion for the first quarter of 2020. But don’t be misled by that number, its top...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 4, 2020
Convention center delay Coronavirus-related issues have added 14 days to the MAPS 3 convention center construction schedule, as...
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Mayor urges caution as emergency orders are relaxed
Mayor David Holt urged caution Friday as Oklahoma City began relaxing COVID-19 emergency orders. "Today is the start of a new...
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OKC Civic Life Journal: Holt cautious as 'reboot' begins, his complete remarks
Mayor David Holt says creating a sense of safety is necessary for an economic recovery.
OKC Central: OKC Mayor David Holt answers questions about COVID-19, roads and more
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was our special host for this week's live chat and, if you missed it, you can catch all the...
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Mayor revises OKC emergency orders effective Friday
Social gatherings of 10 or more people are still prohibited in Oklahoma City under revised COVID-19 emergency orders taking...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Overdue utility bills stacking up in OKC
The good news is Oklahoma City has abundant water this spring. The bad news is an alarming and growing number of residents...
Flashback: Planet Hollywood in Bricktown?
Did the Hard Rock Cafe really consider opening a location in Bricktown? No. Did Bricktown almost land a Dick Clark American...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: $20M sought from small-business relief fund
Applications for Oklahoma City's small-business relief fund show there is "obviously … a need out there," an economic...
Full-service Bricktown hotel finally coming into view
Construction continues on the 10-story, 182-room Renaissance Hotel that is transforming the gateway into Bricktown. The...
Johnny Papahronis remembered for feeding a growing downtown OKC
Longtime Oklahoma City restaurateur Aristotle John “Johnny” Papahronis — who fed downtown workers for decades at The Lunch Box...
OKC history is filled with transformations emerging from hard times
At first glance, the economic forecasts and an energy industry in crisis seems to paint a dismal picture for Oklahoma City’s...
A Ken Raymond classic: the hunt for OKC's underground Chinese city
One of my favorite writers at The Oklahoman, Ken Raymond, was among three laid off on Friday as the newspaper industry is...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, April 27, 2020
They said it "We definitely need money." — Dr. Patrick McGough, executive director of the Oklahoma City-County Health...
Outlook 2020: 'I hope my journey helps your journey,' Martinez-Brooks says
Name: Jessica Martinez-Brooks, 43, interim Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, Oklahoma City University. Career Highlights: "At...
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Wheeler set to see construction of 'shop homes' begin, bringing mixed-use vision to life
Construction continues at Wheeler with work transitioning to a more urban mix of housing and commercial space that will link...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art invites people to become pen pals for their cats
Since announcing the pen pal program earlier this month, the Philbrook has received stacks of mail for their cats, including...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma Contemporary's new arts center remaining closed after delaying spring grand opening
More than a month after the scheduled grand opening, the 4.6-acre campus with its shiny new 54,000-square-foot main facility,...
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What will OKC look like after the pandemic?
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during his weekly OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City to ease 'shelter-in-place' starting May 1
Mayor David Holt's intent is to let Oklahoma City's shelter-in-place emergency order expire May 1 but conditions for reopening...
OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Air travel near standstill
If you were anticipating the shiny new signs to go with the shiny new roadway at Will Rogers World Airport, you'll have to...
Setting it straight
A story in the business section of the April 19 edition of The Oklahoman about an expected increase in evictions driven by the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Riversport gets stimulus funds
The Riversport Foundation, Oklahoma City's operating partner for the MAPS 3 whitewater park, has received $750,000 in federal...
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What they're saying: Business owners react to Stitt's plans to reopen state
We asked local business owners what they thought about the governor's plans to reopen the state. Here's what they said:
Greens CC offers restaurants Sunday service opportunity
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to force food-service professionals to improvise.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC artists and organizers reflect on the cancellation of Festival of the Arts
The 54th Annual Festival of the Arts was slated to start Tuesday, kicking off a six-day celebration of the visual, performing...
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OKC Central: Small, local retailers regroup as new association changes tactics
Morgan Harris had every reason to celebrate as her shop, Green Bambino, marked its 10th anniversary. Between two events held...
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OKC to reduce spending against revenue shortfall
Oklahoma City is reducing general fund spending for fiscal 2021, with police and fire ordered to cut 3.3% from their adjusted...
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Anticipating revenue shortfall, Oklahoma City will reduce spending
Sales tax is expected to lag for some time as the economy works its way back to pre-pandemic levels of activity.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, April 20, 2020
Court upholds zoning The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the Oklahoma City Council’s decision to rezone property at...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Mayor says public health advisory group to analyze proposed standards for lifting restrictions
Mayor David Holt makes remarks at weekly coronavirus briefing.
Outlook 2020: For Susan Chambers, success took hard work, taking risks
Name: Dr. Susan Louise Chambers, 63, co-founder of Lakeside Women's Hospital and chair of the World Neighbors Board of...
Outlook 2020: 'Take up your God-given space,' Rachel Freeman says
Name: Rachel Freeman, 40, chief operations officer of City Care. Career highlights: "In 2002, Jeffri-Lynn Dyer took a chance on...
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Flood of evictions expected to hit Oklahoma
Storm brewing Oklahoma City could see thousands lose their homes in coming months due to record unemployment and economic...
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer answered questions from readers Friday morning.
Bombing anniversary Mass is set
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley will celebrate Mass at noon Friday at St. Joseph Old Cathedral to commemorate the 25th anniversary...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma banks disburse billions through Paycheck Protection Program
Oklahoma’s banks disbursed more than $4 billion thus far to small businesses in the state through the Paycheck Protection...
Economist warns hit from pandemic will rival Great Depression
An economist warned the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday they are facing a 25% to 40% economic hit by summer that will rival or...
City council allocates almost $33 million in excess MAPS 3 funds
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday allocated $32.75 million in excess MAPS 3 funds toward a handful of previously planned...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Grocery workers are worried about personal safety
Grocery employees across the country are feeling stressed, overworked and are seeing co-workers get sick and in some cases...
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Opinion: In darkest of times, look for silver linings
Look for the silver linings. At a time when we are inundated with bad news, I’m trying my best to find stories to boost not...
OKC Civic Life for Monday, April 13, 2020
Hiring freeze ordered The COVID-19 pandemic "will have a significant negative impact on city revenues in the months ahead."...
Outlook 2020: Katy Boren is seeking to craft an innovation district
Katy Boren, 50, president and CEO of Oklahoma City Innovation District, was hired in 2018 to oversee Oklahoma City emerging...
Outlook 2020: 'Invest in people who will help others,' Teresa Moisant says
Name: Teresa Moisant, 70, co-founder Moisant Promotional Products. Career highlights and community impact: Moisant Promotional...
Outlook 2020: 'Don't wait — this ride is short,' Cynthia Reid says
Cynthia Reid, 53, is a senior vice president of marketing and communications with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. During two...
'Always find ways to refine your skills, improve your game,' Elaine Lyons says
Name: Elaine Lyons, 55, president, South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. Career highlights/community impact: Eighteen years...
Outlook 2020: Allison Barta Bailey is helping bring retail back to downtown
Small, independent retail is helping revive downtown Oklahoma City and, more often than not, Allison Bailey, 35, has played a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Nation's truck delivery network under strain of increased risk of pandemic
A literal “HELP - MAYDAY - 9-1-1” was issued in a letter to the president by a leading trucking association last week as the...
Some deals, construction continue during pandemic
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded reader questions Friday during weekly OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve online...
Outlook 2020: Kindness and simplicity key to success for city sports promoter
Sue Hollenbeck isn’t featured on national airings of American Gladiator competitions filmed in Oklahoma City, nor is she seen...
Outlook 2020: Preservationist learned from female mentors
Marva Ellard is a developer, a business where women remain scarce in a world still dominated by men. Slowly, but with applauded...
Outlook 2020: O'Connor working to bring life back to economically distressed areas
As president of The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma, Cathy O’Connor has forged a powerful new tool in promoting...
Outlook 2020: One-time outsiders transforming downtown
Maureen Heffernan and Jane Jenkins were the outsiders hired to bring their talents and fresh approaches to shake up once...
Mayor David Holt: Residents are abiding by shelter-in-place orders in Oklahoma City 'because they don't want to die'
Mayor David Holt and Dr. Patrick McGough are conducting weekly COVID-19 briefings.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Availability of tests improving
Prospects are improving for testing individuals who think they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, Oklahoma County's top...
OKC Central Live Chat - Recap Recovered!
I'm not sure why yet, but there appears to be a problem pulling up Friday's OKC Central Live Chat transcript. So I spent this...
A fun distraction - a tour of the future Omni Hotel
Being at home during the COVID-19 outbreak doesn't have to be boring.
Recap: OKC Central Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer chatted with readers about Oklahoma City issues this morning.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Emergency orders' effects yet to show up in Oklahoma City sales, use tax revenue
For the fiscal year, Oklahoma City's general fund sales and use tax revenue is slightly ahead of projections, with two months...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Paycheck Protection loans are coming, but worries persist about available funding
After hitting a bottleneck last week, banks across the state are processing an influx of applications for the Paycheck...
OKC committee dismisses city election changes
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's Charter Review Committee on Tuesday dismissed the idea of aligning the municipal election...
Health, schools, social agency representatives join OKC council members' town hall
Three council members arrange the virtual community meeting.
Charter committee drops idea of changing Oklahoma City municipal elections schedule
Idea based on Tulsa model.
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Community will return when crisis fades
It’s overcast outside as I write this and even if it were a beautiful spring day, there’s not much to do in this town — or...
Oklahoma County Jail Trust hires a chief financial officer
The Oklahoma County Jail Trust hired a chief financial officer during its first teleconference meeting amid the COVID-19...
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Should election schedules be changed to generate more participation in Oklahoma City municipal elections?
The Charter Review Committee is to discuss the pros and cons.
OKC Civic Life for Monday, April 6, 2020
Reviewing election dates Mayoral and city council election dates would coincide with statewide election dates under a proposal...
Outlook 2020: Rachel Holt ensuring juveniles get on the right track
Name: Rachel Holt, 40, chief operating officer and senior general counsel, state Office of Juvenile Affairs. Career highlights...
Outlook 2020: Council chief of staff wants to remembered for making a difference
Name: Debi Martin, 74, Oklahoma City Council chief of staff. Community impact: Debi Martin keeps the north wing of City Hall's...
Outlook 2020: 'Everything is yours to obtain,' fire Cpl. Evelyn Taylor said
Cpl. Evelyn Taylor joined the Oklahoma City Fire Department on Sept. 13, 2013. Taylor, 33, is one of about two dozen women...
Outlook 2020: 'Know your community and actively participate in it,' Aubrey McDermid says
Aubrey McDermid has achieved firsts in her career — Oklahoma City's first female planning director, the first certified planner...
Outlook 2020: 'Don’t try to be something that you’re not,' Christy Zelley says
Name: Christy Zelley, 61, executive director, Leadership Oklahoma City. Career highlights: My first "real job" out of college...
Outlook 2020: 'Face-to-face time with people who live in the communities is important,' Willa Johnson says
Willa Johnson's slogan for her 1993 Oklahoma City Council race was, "Where there's a Willa, there's a way." She won that year,...
Outlook 2020: 'Make building relationships with people a prime activity of your life,' Beth Shortt says
Beth Shortt, 66, is the former executive director of Leadership Oklahoma City. "As executive director of Leadership Oklahoma...
Outlook 2020: OKC Council progressives are women
Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon and Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice are two-thirds of the Oklahoma City Council's progressive...
Outlook 2020: Foundation director crusades for animal welfare, promotion of arts
Louisa McCune, 49, is in the midst of a career reinvention, combining her love of working with magazines with the opportunity...
Outlook 2020: 'Do not let your gender limit your dreams,' Sue Ann Arnall says
When Sue Ann Arnall graduated from law school in 1980, women accounted for just 10% of her class. Forty years later, that is up...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Hobby Lobby closes stores, furloughs thousands
Hobby Lobby is closing all of its stores and announced Friday it is furloughing most of its retail workers and a “large portion...
Growing design-build firm restoring former dealership for future home
After spending a year looking for a new home to consolidate his architecture studio and construction shop, Jeremy Gardner found...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Mercy Hospital adds triage area
Mercy Hospital adds triage area Mercy Hospital is opening up a triage area in front of its main Emergency Room entrance to...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Public's 'buy-in' needed to fight pandemic, mayor says
Mayor David Holt deflected questions Friday about whether an arrest for ignoring coronavirus emergency orders is necessary...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Delays and confusion surround Payroll Protection loans
A $350 billion program to preserve businesses and keep workers employed is drawing interest across the country, but bankers...
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, in Friday's COVID-19 briefing, implores residents to take pandemic seriously
Mayor asks residents to "stop trying to find loopholes" to emergency orders intended to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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