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OK County hundreds of millions short of what's needed to build new jail
Oklahoma County doesn't have near the money it needs to build a new county jail, according to cost estimates revealed Tuesday. While elected county commissioners told voters in 2022 a new jail could be built for $260 million, Tuesday's estimates put its cost today at anywhere from $610 million for a jail with 1,800 beds to $677 million for one with 2,248 beds.
Okarche police chief fired
The Okarche Town Trustees voted to fire Police Chief Forrest Smith at a special meeting Tuesday night, April 23. After a three hour executive season, the vote was 4-1 to fire the chief who had been on the hot seat over an ongoing audit in the town. The trustees also...
Oklahoma County grand jury relocated after fight; emails shed light on DA's apology to AG
The Oklahoma County grand jury will no longer hear testimony at the state attorney general's office because of an altercation in the parking lot April 16. District Attorney Vicki Behenna apologized in an email April 17 "for the chaos that we created." ...
Guthrie Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Recently, the Guthrie Chamber held an official Ribbon Cutting for Chamber Investor and new business, Blackwater Coffee Co. This new business is located at 801 S. Division St. They offer a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, and other treats. Welcome to Guthrie! #ChooseGuthrie. Photo by Heidi Mallow.
Arcadia Woman Back Home After Arrest In Turks And Caicos, Husband Charged
An Arcadia woman is back home after being arrested on the Turks and Caicos Islands. Valerie and Ryan Watson were on their way home when airport security found bullets in the couple's luggage. Valerie says her husband Ryan is a hunter and they didn't know the ammunition was in their...
City Of Edmond Moving To New Utilities Portal, Old System Unavailable To Residents During Transition
The City of Edmond will be launching a new utilities customer service portal on Thursday. As the city makes the transition from the old utilities portal to the new, the old service will be down on Wednesday, and residents will be unable to access it. When the new system is...
Despite great heartache, Okarche student finds success, makes things better for those around her
OKARCHE, Okla. — It's not easy being a leader, an athlete, a great friend and a scholar, but Okarche High School senior Ruby VanDenDriessche somehow does it all with a smile. VanDenDriessche is captain of the Okarche varsity basketball team and coached the third- and fourth-grade girls basketball team....
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