Faithanna Olsson

In #OklahomaCounty, an open commissioner seat drew 8 candidates and made me joke in the team text about resigning and appointing @OlssonInquiry as editor in chief. Meanwhile, Ferlin Kearns is challenging Larry Stein, which could make for fun fodder. (2/6) nondoc.com/2026/04/03/okl…

On Good Friday, we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and the love that still covers us today.🤍 . . #GoodFriday #GoodFriday #HeIsGood

Stay tuned for more coverage of Monday’s meeting when a $17 million incentive for the Legacy Cove development is set to be one of the big-ticket items up for discussion. I’ll be watching each item on the packed agenda closely and providing live updates on @edmond_news.

It would be easy to overlook among the big spending projects and long list of items on Monday’s city council agenda, but one general consent item stood out. nondoc.com/2026/03/21/edm…

#Edmond residents can expect their water bills to rise as city council is faced with ‘bad options’ for covering costs. nondoc.com/2026/03/17/edm…

Happy ☀️ week! @SunshineWeek highlights the importance of public records and our “right to know.” This week, we are raising $2,000 to fund open record costs. Please consider supporting our journalists’ pursuit of information. nondoc.com/writers-fund/

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The courts continue to rule in favor of developers seeking to construct a contested Walmart at Covell and Coltrane. nondoc.com/2026/03/10/rej…

Women who accused Platt of assaulting them presented video evidence to the Edmond Police Department. nondoc.com/2025/10/27/epd…

In January, Platt was charged with two counts of rape. The charges were a result of a “lengthy” investigation. nondoc.com/2026/01/06/mel…

The latest in Melvin Platt’s case: “I think people will feel safer with him in custody,” Alex Palmer, an attorney, said after Wednesday’s hearing. nondoc.com/2026/02/18/mel…

An #Edmond man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for stealing more than a half million dollars through a bank fraud scheme. Read more in NonDoc’s legal roundup: nondoc.com/2026/02/05/leg…

Tonight’s #Edmond City Council meeting was cancelled due to weather. The meeting is to be rescheduled for a time that is yet to be determined. Items of interest on the agenda include an amendment for the Kelly Corner PUD proposed on land with pending lawsuit over oil rights.

I’ve been wanting to make a #StrangerThings reference in the newsletter. Last night @pfraim gave me the perfect opportunity. ⬇️ Click for a #Edmond City Council recap detailing a controversial decision to deny the Gardenia Apartments. mailchi.mp/nondoc/edmond-…

A lengthy investigation led to new charges against Melvin Platt. The report filed identified one victim and two incidents amid allegations of additional criminal acts contained in evidence submitted to law enforcement. nondoc.com/2026/01/06/mel…

"Amid all the noise, we sometimes forget that reporters are the buffer between us and a corrupt government, us and our unlawful detention, us and power-hungry or crooked officials." | #commentary #media nondoc.com/2025/12/20/abc…

Breaking News: The New York Times sued the Pentagon, arguing that new reporting restrictions infringed on the rights of its journalists. nyti.ms/4iCI6Ao

#Edmond Public Schools Board Seat 1 drew challenger Codie Tiffin to compete against incumbent Lee Ann Kuhlman. Read @mattpattokc’s full list of Oklahoma County filings: nondoc.com/2025/12/03/okc…

Despite "flight risk" concerns, revocation for leading a police chase was delayed owing to more charges for sex crimes coming from the results of an #Edmond Police investigation with a “significant amount of digital evidence” against Melvin Platt. nondoc.com/2025/12/02/okl…

"Your support provides stability for our police, fire, and emergency services – the people who protect us every day – and it allows us to move forward on developing a long-range road plan." — #Edmond Mayor Mark Nash

#Edmond voters approved the renewal of two existing sales taxes in a Tues. #election: 1. The one-cent General Fund sales tax, which will maintain city operations like #EPD. 2. A half-cent CIP tax recently reallocated for road improvements. nondoc.com/2025/11/18/edm…