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Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council Shares Progress In Annual Report

Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council Shares Progress In Annual Report

News On 6 The population of the Oklahoma County Jail fell below 1,300 near the end of 2023. It was the lowest since the 1990s, according to a report released this week by the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council.

Del City Leaders Pushing Back As Oklahoma Co. Commissioners Meet To Discuss New Jail Location

Del City Leaders Pushing Back As Oklahoma Co. Commissioners Meet To Discuss New Jail Location

Natalie Cruz Oklahoma County Commissioners are meeting to discuss the planned location for the new county jail, a site which has received pushback from the Del City community.

Oklahoma County Commissioners Meet To Select Future Jail Location As Residents Protest Proposed Jail Site

Oklahoma County Commissioners Meet To Select Future Jail Location As Residents Protest Proposed Jail Site

Addie Crawford Oklahoma County commissioners say the latest proposed site for a new jail, near Northeast 23rd Street and North Coltrane Road, sparked opposition from residents in the area.

Task Force Recommends Mental Health Reforms In Criminal Justice System

Task Force Recommends Mental Health Reforms In Criminal Justice System

Matt McCabe Governor Kevin Stitt released the state's final MODERN Justice Taskforce Report on Friday. He created the 11-member group in July to conduct an intensive review of Oklahoma's criminal justice system.

Oklahoma County Adds Stockyards To Potential Jail Locations, Commissioners Plan To Present Monday

Oklahoma County Adds Stockyards To Potential Jail Locations, Commissioners Plan To Present Monday

News 9 Oklahoma City's historic Stockyards City is now being considered as a possible new jail site.

Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council Encouraged By Plans For New Mental Health Hospital

Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council Encouraged By Plans For New Mental Health Hospital

News 9 Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council spoke on plans for new mental health focused hospital to come in 2026.

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Giving Inmates A Second Chance: OKC Chamber Joins Criminal Justice Council For Hiring Expo

Giving Inmates A Second Chance: OKC Chamber Joins Criminal Justice Council For Hiring Expo

Jordan Ryan The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is partnering with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council to give Oklahoma inmates a second chance after coming out of jail.

Giving Inmates A Second Chance: OKC Chamber Joins Criminal Justice Council For Hiring Expo

Giving Inmates A Second Chance: OKC Chamber Joins Criminal Justice Council For Hiring Expo

Jordan Ryan The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is partnering with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council to give Oklahoma inmates a second chance after coming out of jail.

Okla. Co. Criminal Justice Advisory Council To Host Public Listening Session Next Week

Okla. Co. Criminal Justice Advisory Council To Host Public Listening Session Next Week

News 9 The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council wants to hear from you on the future for the county jail.

Okla. Co. Criminal Justice Advisory Council To Host Public Listening Session Next Week

Okla. Co. Criminal Justice Advisory Council To Host Public Listening Session Next Week

News 9 The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council wants to hear from you on the future for the county jail.

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30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

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30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

Alex Cameron Members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Port Operators Association were in Washington, DC, this week meeting with key members of Congress about what they say is critically needed funding for maintenance of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

Suspect transported to hospital after standoff with law enforcement near Porter

Suspect transported to hospital after standoff with law enforcement near Porter

Matt Kalish Law enforcement says they shot an armed man who refused to surrender after officers from multiple agencies spent hours trying to take him into custody on Thursday night.

Case of girl left outside freezing: Tribe votes to toughen child endangerment law

Case of girl left outside freezing: Tribe votes to toughen child endangerment law

Matt Kalish The Muscogee Nation National Council unanimously passed a bill to make child endangerment a felony after a Haskell couple was charged for leaving their child outside in nothing but pajamas during freezing weather back in February.

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