Monthly Archives: October 2025| NonDoc
ldous Huxley published his world-renown novel Brave New World way back in 1931. In his dystopian piece of fiction (one of my favorite genres), Huxley described a future still unidentifiable to modern readers even almost a full century later. Without burrowing in and describing the many details and nuances of the plot, I’m pretty sure after […] The post HH: The Brave New World of college football appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
e all have The One. If I were to ask you to describe the worst road you hate traveling in your home town, I bet you could name some pothole problems fairly quickly. I live in Oklahoma City, so I have a few options — including the longstanding chughole on Interstate 40 westbound at the […] The post OKC voters strongly support fixing pothole problems appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
Despite only calling Okmulgee home for the past few years, Brandon Dinsmore is constantly amazed at the sense of community he finds in the east-central Oklahoma community. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation living within the Muscogee Nation Reservation, Dinsmore serves as the tribal outreach and workforce program specialist for the Oklahoma State University Institute […] The post ‘Okmulgee deserves our attention’: Dinsmore explores challenges and opportunities appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
The governing body of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission retroactively increased the salary of interim executive director Amanda English to $95,000 — effective Sept. 1 — and approved a $35,000 severance payment for former director Dr. John Chancey, who resigned in August while raising concerns about a horse breeding “incentive fund” and simulcast distribution contracts. […] The post ‘Not done yet’: Oklahoma-Bred program audit lingers as Horse Racing Commission plods along appe...| NonDoc
Rep. Ajay Pittman and former Sen. Anastasia Pittman have been accused of faking documents provided during the Oklahoma Ethic Commission’s investigation into campaign finance violations by the northeast Oklahoma City Democrat. A civil suit filed today by the Ethics Commission accuses Ajay Pittman (D-OKC) of submitting a “not genuine” $2,500 cashier’s check to the regulatory […] The post Ethics Commission sues Rep. Ajay Pittman for fraud, alleges Anastasia Pittman faked letter appeare...| NonDoc
Voters in 19 public school districts across the Oklahoma cast ballots for school bond packages Tuesday, with 15 districts seeing their projects approved and others heading back to the drawing board after measures failed. In the largest district with a bond proposition on the ballot, 1,082 voters cast ballots on El Reno Public Schools’ two […] The post Roundup: 15 #oklaed districts pass bonds, others fail appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
In District 22, a southeast Oklahoma judicial district plagued with misconduct from officials and and strained criminal justice infrastructure, a drug task force leader fired from the district attorney’s office for allegations of theft and narcotics abuse subsequently investigated cases for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, which ultimately spurred the DA to reissue a series […] The post Former Seminole County investigator flagged in federal Giglio letter for theft, use of narcotics...| NonDoc
Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly approved a sprawling $2.7 billion GO bond package that will impact everything from streets to affordable housing, shaping the growing city’s future for at least a generation to come. All 11 of the proposals were decided separately, and each passed with at least 75 percent support. The effort, which was championed […] The post OKC GO bond: Voters extend property tax for $2.7 billion package of projects appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
Citing a desire to target corruption and keep elected officials “in check,” former Assistant U.S. Attorney Nick Coffey became the first Democratic candidate to launch a 2026 campaign for attorney general of Oklahoma today. “I left the [Department of Justice] to run for attorney general because corruption is running rampant through our elected offices,” Coffey […] The post Nick Coffey first Democrat to launch 2026 attorney general campaign appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
Some immigrant veterans, service members and families are experiencing deportation actions under President Donald Trump's administration.| NonDoc
Ding dong, Ryan Walters is resigning as state superintendent of public instruction in Oklahoma, and the Lollipop Guild is celebrating.| NonDoc
As EPS principal’s resignation draws crowds, attorney decries ‘corrupt administrators’| NonDoc
Find news about the Paul Bondar lawsuit against three media companies, Oklahoma Ethics Commission issues and more in this roundup.| NonDoc
State Rep. Ajay Pittman agreed to pay $35,000 from her personal funds to settle campaign violations cited by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.| NonDoc
Monthly Archives: September 2025| NonDoc
The Oklahoma Supreme Court found SQ 836 legally sufficient to move forward to a signature gathering phase for the open primaries petition.| NonDoc
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board voted 7-0 Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, to rescind its contract for a proposed Montessori school.| NonDoc
Jessina Brown, Lora Harjo-King and Sandra Parish are campaigning for the open Mvskoke District B seat in the 2025 Muscogee Nation elections.| NonDoc
William Lowe and Joshua Randall Wind are challenging Rep. Nelson Harjo Sr. in the 2025 Muscogee Nation Okmulke District B Seat election.| NonDoc
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a new memorandum and opinion regarding Oklahoma's abortion and drag laws, respectively.| NonDoc
Russell Wind is challenging incumbent Rep. Sandra Golden for the Muscogee Nation Akfvske District "B" seat in the Sept. 20, 2025.| NonDoc
Elizabeth Anne Gover-Miller is challenging Thomasene Yahola Osborn for the Tukvpvtce District "B" seat in the 2025 Muscogee Nation election.| NonDoc
As OU goes 3-0 to start the 2025 college football season, leaders of the sport should remember that its popularity is not guaranteed.| NonDoc
A finding of judicial bias against Judge Emily Mueller apparently isn't enough to disqualify her from making decisions over people's lives.| NonDoc
Muscogee Nation voters will consider a constitutional amendment that could return the nation to district-based voting on Sept. 20, 2025.| NonDoc
Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill issued a Freedmen executive order that the nation would not issue citizenship until updating laws.| NonDoc
Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission executive director John Chancey resigned following a Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2025, meeting at Remington Park.| NonDoc
Monthly Archives: August 2025| NonDoc
Oklahoma County's new jail funding package is close to being considered for public review, and a vote could be called for early next year.| NonDoc
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission ruled Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, that state officials may use campaign funds to pay for security measures| NonDoc
Oklahoma County District Judge Heather Coyle recused herself from the pending murder trial of Richard Glossip on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.| NonDoc
In July 2025, Kay County Commissioner Shane Jones was indicted for the theft of Newkirk Public Schools board member Jeff Schieber's cattle.| NonDoc
The Edmond City Council approved plans for a UCO campus corner, Liberty Park and a new 7 Brew during its Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, meeting.| NonDoc
Several high-profile Supreme Court rulings from an unusually active court are set to have an impact on Oklahoma at the state level.| NonDoc
New Seminole Nation leaders are on deck after voters chose chief change for the third straight cycle. Review that and other tribal affairs.| NonDoc
Explore Enid through the eyes of two NonDoc News Ambassadors in this Q&A featuring community insights and a look toward the future.| NonDoc
With a 1985 Jackie Chan film causing a kerfuffle at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Ryan Walters is keeping his head on a swivel.| NonDoc
Oklahomans should support Puerto Rican sovereignty instead of statehood, writes a San Juan resident in response to a recent NonDoc commentary.| NonDoc
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Five candidates, including a political newcomer, are challenging incumbent Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson in a July 12, 2025, election.| NonDoc
The Muscogee Nation and City of Tulsa released an agreement to settle a jurisdictional lawsuit regarding the prosecution of tribal citizens.| NonDoc
NonDoc's Andrea Hancock shares her experience at the 2025 Oklahoma City Thunder parade celebrating the team's first NBA championship.| NonDoc
Gov. Kevin Stitt and Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols are clashing over the Muscogee-Tulsa settlement agreement set to be revealed June 25, 2025.| NonDoc
Find the latest updates in Stitt v. Drummond, controversial education cases and more in this legal roundup from June 2025.| NonDoc
A Muscogee Nation and the City of Tulsa settlement agreement over criminal jurisdiction is inching toward approval in June 2025.| NonDoc
The OKC Thunder blood pressure effect was in full force for Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals, raising heart rates and readings across Oklahoma.| NonDoc
Oklahoma's Ethics Commission voted in June 2025 to prosecute Rep. Ajay Pittman for noncompliance with a campaign finance violation settlement| NonDoc
Jurors convicted Charles Bishop of obstruction June 11, 2025, for an odd 2023 incident in the Canadian County Sheriff's Office lobby.| NonDoc
Matt Patterson has spent 20 years in Oklahoma journalism covering a variety of topics for The Oklahoman, The Edmond Sun and Lawton Constitution. He joined NonDoc in 2019.| NonDoc
Brad Carson announced he would leave the presidency of the University of Tulsa effective May 31, 2025, to lead an AI organization.| NonDoc
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Oklahoma newspapers and magazines can now republish NonDoc's content in their print editions thanks to a new distribution program.| NonDoc
This page features our favorite and most frequently used resources for anyone seeking public information in Oklahoma County and its larger cities.| NonDoc
State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced his request for a block grant, vastly increasing state control of federal funds.| NonDoc
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The 2025 April Fools' Day elections included several local school board elections and school bond proposals across Oklahoma.| NonDoc
The Judicial Nominating Commission announced Donna Dirickson, Jon Parsley and Travis Jett as Oklahoma Supreme Court nominees March 12, 2025.| NonDoc
The Edmond City Charter's property ownership requirement to hold public office would likely be found "invalid" by a court, an AG letter says.| NonDoc
In Norman Ward 1, three candidates are competing for a seat on the City Council dais. The election will take place Feb. 11, 2025.| NonDoc
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Feb. 4, 2025, a state sex offender registry residency requirement for parks is constitutional retroactively.| NonDoc
Amid rumors of employee unrest, OSBI Commission names deputy director Steven Carter interim director to succeed Aungela Spurlock.| NonDoc
OKCPS chairperson candidates Jan Barrick, Paula Lewis and Niah Springs participated in a Jan. 28, 2025, debate ahead of the Feb. 11 election.| NonDoc
After years of declining teacher retention and recruitment rates, Oklahoma incentive programs have positively impacted teacher shortages.| NonDoc
Millwood Public Schools board member Marvin Provo will face two challengers, Andre Coleman and Danta Robinson, in the Feb. 11 primary.| NonDoc
All four Edmond mayor candidates took the stage for NonDoc's Mayoral Matchup, but only three remained by the event's end.| NonDoc