Along with most of the people there, she was scheduled to make an initial appearance that day — a legal proceeding in which the accused appear before a judge and receive a copy of the charges against them. The woman’s attorney excused himself for a few minutes before returning and motioning for the woman to […]
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Hub hookup
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments hosted its first public meeting Jan. 20 on the intermodal transportation hub study, seeking comments and feedback on the initial study sites and findings. Representatives from the Jacobs project consultant company discussed the planning and research process at the meeting. The goal of the study is to recommend the […]
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Positive perceptions
An overwhelming majority of Oklahoma City’s likely voters believe the municipality is on the right track and has done a good job handling the MAPS funds, according to a recent poll. The exclusive poll of 303 registered Oklahoma City voters was conducted by SoonerPoll.com, sponsored by Oklahoma Gazette and has a margin of error of […]
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Citing financial projections, The Oklahoman terminates 46 positions
The reduction in staff brings the total number of employees to 690, according to a statement posted on the newspaper’s website, and the layoffs affect most major departments at the company. In the fall of 2008, The Oklahoman cut 150 jobs through early retirement and layoffs, and in May, laid off 57 employees. In an […]
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Salyer seeking full-term seat on Oklahoma City Council
Salyer, who also serves as president of Accel Financial Staffing, was elected to the post in 2008 to finish the term of Councilwoman Anne Simank, who vacated the office when her son became a firefighter. Salyer has held leadership roles for several nonprofit boards and foundations such as the Citizens Community for Community Development, Downtown […]
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‘Inspiration’ point
It was a historic day for Oklahoma: The state’s first female governor had just been sworn into office and delivered an inaugural address about the challenges the state faces and how to move forward into a brighter future. But it wasn’t long after Gov. Mary Fallin spoke those words that some started questioning whether a […]
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‘Radical’ retooling
And if all aspects of the plan are implemented, it could have a dramatic impact on schools across the state as well. The Jan. 11 meeting between the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education and the Oklahoma City Council allowed city leaders to ask questions and make comments about the school district’s upcoming strategic […]
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Poll position
The poll of 303 registered Oklahoma City voters was conducted by SoonerPoll.com and sponsored by Oklahoma Gazette. The poll, which was conducted by live interviewers via telephone, was conducted from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2010, and has a margin of error of plus or minus 5.26 percent. According to the data, respondents across the […]
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City council to consider extending Bricktown canal
The report from the Consultant Review Committee states the canal extension would pass under the existing bridge built for the realigned Interstate 40, and will include a pedestrian link between the bridge’s two landing areas. The construction cost of the plan would run around $2.2 million, according to documents provided to the council. The measure […]
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Treat wins Senate District 47 seat in special election
In a special election Tuesday, voters elected Greg Treat, 32, to the vacated state Senate seat of newly elected Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb. Treat is a former staff member for Tom Coburn during his time in the U.S. House and in the Senate, as well as former legislative director for then-Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, experience […]