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.
U.S. Sen. James Lankford challenged from right and left
While incumbent U.S. Sen. James Lankford has the money, name recognition and support to be well positioned to win reelection this year, it won't...
Free dental, vision, medical care available in Weatherford July 16-17
Generally speaking, I have a pretty firm rule here at NonDoc: We do not hype things. Sure, we sometimes publish excerpts of books and...
‘You guys are a disgrace’: Western Heights audit presentation gets heated
At the conclusion of Monday night's Western Heights Public Schools Board meeting, parents frustrated by the presentation of a controversial audit shouted that board...
Runoff: Pittman tries to oust Blumert in Oklahoma County Commissioner District 1
A controversial redistricting process last year set the stage for what will likely be a competitive Aug. 23 runoff between incumbent District 1 County...
‘Extremely disappointed’: State board doubles down on Tulsa, Mustang districts
Following a controversial July meeting that saw the accreditations of Tulsa and Mustang Public Schools downgraded, the Oklahoma State Board of Education doubled down...
On same day as grisly rape filing, group asks cities to cut ties with troubled county jail
(Editor's note: The following article includes details about an alleged rape.)
MIDWEST CITY — Members of the People's Council for Justice Reform held a press...
Derrick Scobey, Adam Luck appointed to Oklahoma County jail trust
During today's Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners meeting, The Rev. Derrick Scobey and former Pardon and Parole Board chairman Adam Luck were appointed to...
Senate District 2: A question of economy vs. education
Rogers and Tulsa County residents voting in the Senate District 2 general election will choose either a public school teacher or an account manager...
Roundup: 11 news items you may have missed in October
Reporting on the news can feel like drinking from a fire hose, and the last few weeks ahead of an important election only exacerbates...
After two candidates withdraw, Brian Shellem to face Edmond Mayor Darrell Davis in April
After a Friday morning meeting at Neighborhood Jam between Brian Shellem, Rich Hess and Ed Moore — who each filed candidacy for the Edmond mayoral position...
