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.
Okla. education updates on Arthur, Epic, Curry, Koons
Happy 2024, #oklaed.
As a new year begins, a number of stories from across the world of Oklahoma education that have been ongoing for months...
‘Implied contract’: Balkman boots lawsuit claiming ‘fraud’ under expired Norman, OG&E franchise
An attempted class-action lawsuit accusing OG&E of fraudulent collection of electric utility franchise fees from Norman residents was dismissed today by Cleveland County District...
Precedential prosecution: How Brayden Bull ended up in federal, state and tribal courts
The Rogers County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant and arrested Brayden Kent Bull on Nov. 18, 2021, for possession of child pornography. Since...
Charge dismissed against former EPD employee accused of sexting minor family member
Former Edmond Police Department officer Timothy Owen will not return to his job as quartermaster with the agency despite a felony criminal case against...
End-of-year roundup: News nuggets as 2023 concludes
As 2023 draws to a close and we all prepare for an election year to begin, the powers that be seem to have decided...
From an amusement park to stories of betrayal and lies, 2023 was a newsy year
As another newsy year comes to a close and 2024 approaches, several key stories covered by NonDoc in 2023 remain relevant today.
From the unreleased...
‘It takes all of us’: Cristi Twenter reflects on 10 years at Edmond Mobile Meals
Since 1974, Edmond Mobile Meals has carried out one continued mission: Keep the city's elderly and disabled well fed.
Leading that effort is Cristi Twenter,...
Ryan Walters, State Board of Education discuss new rules as lawsuit is filed
In the State Board of Education's final meeting of the year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters announced proposals today for new rules...
‘Sad state of affairs’: After altercation, Muscogee Nation charges Okmulgee County jailer
OKMULGEE — The Muscogee Nation Attorney General's Office has charged an Okmulgee County Jail officer for felony battery against a law enforcement official after...
Quest for new Thunder arena benefits agreement will develop slowly
With Oklahoma City voters approving the extension of the MAPS one-cent sales tax for six years by an overwhelming margin to build a new...
