Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
Amid election delays, Ponca Tribe announces charges against candidate Carla Carney
On July 11, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma publicly announced that criminal charges had been filed against Carla Carney, a former Business Committee member...
Oklahoma County complications: From the dart board to the court room
There's a meme from the movie Titanic where one of the main characters recalls the sinking of the boat by saying, "It's been 84...
Challenge flag: Jeff Myers child neglect charge revived on appeal
In granting prosecutors' appellate motion Friday, a Garfield County district judge is allowing a child neglect case against former Kingfisher High School football coach...
Right to Counsel program aims to blunt eviction spikes
As evictions continue to rise around America, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma director Michael Figgins is working hard to get a message out to...
Del City interjects in OKC, OK County jail joust as failed health inspections mount
In the most recent court filing between two warring governments over a location for the new Oklahoma County Jail, the City of OKC's attorneys...
Case against Epic Charter Schools co-founders on hold as recusal motions mount
Despite lingering four months without a conclusion, the preliminary hearing for criminally charged Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney will be...
Despite reelection, charged Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris agrees to resign
Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris, who was recently reelected despite pending charges for felony embezzlement and bribery of a public official, has agreed to...
After ‘contentious’ negotiations, DOC and GEO Group revise Lawton private prison contract
TAFT — Following tense last-minute negotiations between state officials and the GEO Group, the Oklahoma Board of Corrections voted Wednesday to revise and renew...
‘Like a demon had taken over’: OKCPD Sgt. Ryan Stark charged with kidnapping, rape
(Editor's note: The following article outlines allegations of rape.)
An Oklahoma City Police Department officer was charged in McClain County District Court today with four...
Walters begets Bible brouhaha, Boren denied executive session entry
Today's marathon meeting of the State Board of Education featured a new directive requiring the Bible to be included in Oklahoma classrooms as a...
