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.
Appellate court ruling extends fight over traffic ticket jurisdiction in Indian Country
A U.S. District Court decision in a case concerning a city of Tulsa traffic violation that involved a member of the Choctaw Nation was reversed...
‘Consequence’: Jury finds former Rep. Dan Kirby guilty of involuntary manslaughter
MUSKOGEE — After nearly five hours of deliberation, a federal jury found twice-resigned politician Dan Kirby guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the July 2022...
Trial day two: Toxicologist says Dan Kirby ‘was impaired,’ friends argue otherwise
MUSKOGEE — Both the prosecution and defense wrapped up their cases this afternoon on the second day of the involuntary manslaughter trial for former...
‘Systemic issue’: Audit finds Oklahoma lacked oversight of pandemic relief funds
In a scathing 256-page audit that found repeated oversights, errors and the failure to follow basic record-keeping practices, Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy...
‘Missing opportunities’: Edmond officials float bond election to expedite road projects
City of Edmond staff have identified nine key road improvement projects estimated to cost $99 million, but municipal leaders are still trying to identify...
Dan Kirby trial begins with emotional testimony, questions over impairment
MUSKOGEE — Twice-resigned politician Dan Kirby's involuntary manslaughter trial began today in federal court and featured emotional testimony from a friend of the victim...
Jail trust approves last-minute contract with OKC, chairman steps down
With just days remaining in Fiscal Year 2023, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority approved its jail services agreement with the City of Oklahoma...
Tobacco compact veto override fails, but Treat says Senate will ‘have the votes’ in July
After a morning Republican Caucus meeting that included remarks from and questions for Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the Oklahoma State Senate failed its vote...
Citizen Potawatomi Nation incumbents reelected, tribal budget approved
Citizen Potawatomi Nation members reelected two members of their Tribal Legislature and approved the annual budget during Saturday's general election, according to unofficial results....
Two long-awaited SCOTUS decisions underscore fight for tribal rights
Lawsuits were a main point of discussion during last week's 2023 Sovereignty Symposium, and for good reason. This month, the U.S. Supreme Court has...
