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NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 12h

Plots of land contaminated by previous industrial activity are known as #brownfields.

Some of the most notable places in #OKC were formerly brownfields, and the City of OKC recently received an EPA grant to assess several sites in #NorteastOKC.

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'Economic opportunity': Brownfields grant seeks greener pastures in northeast OKC

The City of OKC received an EPA grant to help assess brownfields sites in northeast OKC and make contaminated land more commercially viable.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 1d

While street repairs and park investments top the project list, a multi-billion dollar bond package would include $50 million for affordable #housing in #OKC as the city grapples with a shortage of units and continued population growth.

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'Critical' GO bond election highlights OKC housing needs

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, OKC voters will decide the fate of a $2.7 billion bond package that includes $50 million for affordable housing.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 2d

After two federal courts found that Indians may not bring #CivilRights lawsuits against state or local police officers cross-deputized by a tribal government, a Choctaw Nation citizen is appealing to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. | #IndigenousRights.

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Tribal citizen appeals to 10th Circuit after 2 judges stop Indian civil rights cases in Oklahoma

A tribal citizen is appealing a ruling whose rationale led to the dismissal of Indian civil rights cases in two federal district courts.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Following #RyanWalters' resignation, Gov. Kevin Stitt
has appointed executive leadership consultant and former Tri County Tech Superintendent Lindel Fields as state superintendent.

The governor announced a slate of other #oklaed position changes as well.

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'Steadying the ship': Lindel Fields appointed superintendent as Stitt overhauls education leadership

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Lindel Fields as state superintendent Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, to finish a term recently vacated by Ryan Walters.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 6d

An appellate panel has affirmed a #libel verdict against #TheOklahoman for falsely identifying #oklaed teacher Scott Sapulpa as the announcer who uttered a racial slur in 2021 when a high school basketball team kneeled during the national anthem.

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Affirming The Oklahoman libeled teacher, appellate court would cut $25 million damages to $7.5 million

The Court of Civil Appeals upheld a 2024 libel verdict against The Oklahoman on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, but punitive damages were slashed.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Chip Keating launched his campaign for governor today, touting his time as a Highway Patrol trooper, calling for #Oklahoma to become a "made-in-America manufacturing magnet" and pledging to "do what is right, and do it without hesitation."

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'Find solutions': Chip Keating announces campaign for governor at OCPAC event

The announcement of Chip Keating for governor Oklahoma in 2026 came Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at an OCPAC luncheon in Oklahoma City.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Starting an appeal that could have ramifications across #IndianCountry, Alicia Stroble has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an #Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that found her subject to state income taxation despite longstanding federal case law.

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Jurisdiction decisions: Alicia Stroble asks SCOTUS to take tax case as court considers Keith Stitt petition

On Sept. 29, 2025, Muscogee National Council Secretary Alicia Stroble appealed an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Homeowner Wale Tawose confirmed with the SilverHawk HOA in #NWOKC that short-term rentals were acceptable in the neighborhood.

But months after he started renting, the HOA told him to stop. The conflict escalated from email exchanges to legal action.

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'5 exhausting years': HOA dispute over short-term rental could hit OK Supreme Court

A property dispute between SilverHawk HOA and Wale Tawose over short-term rentals could come before the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Two grand juries have recommended no charges related to shooting deaths in #Oklahoma and #Kingfisher counties, and in #McCurtainCounty, a jail supervisor has pleaded guilty to facilitating an attack on an inmate.

Learn about that and more within.
nondoc.com/2025/09/29/r...

Roundup: Jail problems, grand jury decisions and free vision care across Oklahoma

In this roundup, learn about jail problems in Oklahoma and McCurtain counties, a grand jury decision in Kingfisher and more.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 12d

Two sovereign tribal nations have joined the growing list of governments suing several social media giants, alleging their platforms are fueling a #MentalHealth crisis among tribal youth and draining the tribes' already strained resources.

nondoc.com/2025/09/26/c...

Choctaw, Chickasaw Nations sue social media giants over youth addiction, mental health issues

Two Oklahoma tribal nations, the Choctaw and Chickasaw, have sued social media giants, claiming their apps fuel a mental health crisis.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 13d

Hours after announcing his resignation as state superintendent of public instruction, #RyanWalters avoided the topic but found time to clash with board members during what may have been his final #Oklahoma State Board of education meeting.
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'I control the agenda': Walters avoids mentioning resignation, beefs with board as departure looms

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters didn't mention his resignation during what could be his final Board of Education meeting Sept. 25, 2025.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 13d

Liability insurance for #Oklahoma county jails is proving hard to find, and rates have increased as much as 300 percent in the last four years.

A recent #okleg study led by Sen. David Bullard examined the issue and its impact on county government.

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Beyond funding and staffing issues, Oklahoma jails struggle finding liability insurance

Oklahoma counties in the state have had trouble acquiring affordable liability insurance for their jails and the Legislature is studying why.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 13d

As Oklahomans woke up to start their routines Wednesday, most had no idea Superintendent of Public #Oklaed Ryan Walters was beginning one of his final days in the statewide-elected job he has steered into TV cameras and controversy for the last 3 years.

nondoc.com/2025/09/25/r...

Ryan Walters resigning as state superintendent to lead Teacher Freedom Alliance 'battle tank'

Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters said Sept. 25, 2025, he is resigning to lead the Teacher Freedom Alliance.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 15d

Following a 5-hour executive session at Monday's special meeting, the #Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a resignation that has prompted questions and concerns from parents, teachers and staff at Will Rogers Elementary School.

nondoc.com/2025/09/23/a...

As EPS principal's resignation draws crowds, attorney decries 'corrupt administrators'

The August 2025 resignation of Anissa Angier-Dunn, an Edmond elementary school principal, sparked concerns and questions from parents.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 15d

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NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 15d

Recall amusing #debate moments and gain behind-the-bylines insight into our 10-person and 10-year-old newsroom in this celebratory episode of the Live From the News Dungeon #podcast!

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'Unvarnished': A podcast recalling 10 weird years of NonDoc Media

During this unvarnished episode of the Live From the News Dungeon podcast, guests discuss top NonDoc memories to celebrate our 10th birthday.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 16d

Three years after the shooting death of #OkCounty Sgt. Bobby Swartz, a judge says she has "no other option" than to dismiss criminal charges and pursue "civil commitment" of the shooter, whose time at an #Oklahoma hospital underscores systemic issues.

nondoc.com/2025/09/22/a...

'No other option': After psychiatrist ignores court order, admitted killer of Sgt. Bobby Swartz in legal limbo

Benjamin Harrison Plank, who admitted to shooting Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Bobby Swartz, is incompetent to stand trial.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 20d

With its chairman charged with being a spectator at an illegal cockfight, the #Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission PAC has been ordered to dissolve following "extensive violations of Oklahoma’s campaign finance laws," the state #Ethics Commission announced.

nondoc.com/2025/09/18/g...

Gamefowl PAC ordered to dissolve, Chairman Anthony DeVore charged with cockfighting crime

Oklahoma's Ethics Commission has ordered the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission PAC to dissolve, and Anthony DeVore has been charged with a crime.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 21d

Read the full #Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office investigatory report into the TV nudity incident that has further pitted #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters against State Board of Education members.

nondoc.com/2025/09/17/a...

After DA finds 'insufficient evidence' for charges in Walters TV nudity snafu, sheriff recaps inquiry

No charges will be filed against Ryan Walters after a July incident in which board members reported seeing nude women on a TV screen.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 21d

The #Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that #SQ836 is legally sufficient to move forward to a signature-gathering phase for its initiative petition, which proposes an #OpenPrimary system for state elections.

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SQ 836's 'open primaries' petition deemed legally sufficient to proceed

The Oklahoma Supreme Court found SQ 836 legally sufficient to move forward to a signature gathering phase for the open primaries petition.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 22d

The #OKCPS Board voted 7-0 to rescind the contract of what would have been #OKC's first public #Montessori school.

The issues identified with the school, however, were present in the district's analysis before the board approved it in November 2023.

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OKCPS rescinds Montessori charter contract, cites 'irreconcilable differences'

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board voted 7-0 Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, to rescind its contract for a proposed Montessori school.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 22d

In the past two weeks, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has weighed in on two hot topics with recent changes in #Oklahoma law: #abortion and #drag.

Learn more about the AG's interpretations and more in this legal roundup.

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NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 23d

Underscoring the progression of policy discussions following the #Muscogee Nation Reservation's affirmation, this year's #Akfvske District race between incumbent Rep. Sandra Golden and challenger Russell Wind has featured significant #TaxPolicy talk.

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'Tackle the tax codes': Russell Wind challenges Sandra Golden for Akfvske District seat

Russell Wind is challenging incumbent Rep. Sandra Golden for the Muscogee Nation Akfvske District "B" seat in the Sept. 20, 2025.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 23d

While they agree on the need to expand housing access across the #Muscogee Nation Resesrvation, the two candidates seeking the #Tukvpvtce District "B" seat have different opinions on the Sept. 20 ballot question that will appear alongside their race.
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Gover-Miller challenges Yahola Osborn in Tukvpvtce District with 'daily needs'

Elizabeth Anne Gover-Miller is challenging Thomasene Yahola Osborn for the Tukvpvtce District "B" seat in the 2025 Muscogee Nation election.

NonDoc @nondocmedia.bsky.social · 29d

The #Edmond City Council set a Nov. 18 special election date for voters to consider the potential renewal of two sales taxes at a combined 1.5 percent rate, but one change has some folks concerned.

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Edmond sales tax renewals set for Nov. 18 election, city sued again over rejected Walmart

The Edmond City Council met Sept. 8, 2025, and voted to send a pair of sales tax renewal questions to voters on Tuesday, Nov. 18.