Morning Headlines from The Oklahoman: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

DAILY NEWSLETTER [The Oklahoman]( 16 Jan, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( What stories do you wish The Oklahoman was chasing? What do you wish we knew? [Tell us!]( Contact information is optional. Are you a subscriber? View the [print replica]( of today's newspaper for more stories! [Recent reforms lead over 30% decrease in average inmate population at Oklahoma County jail]( The average number of inmates at the Oklahoma County jail has decreased by over 30%, which community leaders attribute to new approaches for criminal justice reform. Latest News [Pardon and Parole Board recommends commutation for another 149 people eligible for single-stage docket]( The Pardon and Parole Board voted Wednesday to recommend commutation for another 149 nonviolent drug offenders who were eligible for a single-stage docket made possible by a recent law change, board Executive Director Steven Bickley said. [Oklahoma members vote along partisan lines on impeachment managers]( Oklahomans in the U.S. House voted along partisan lines Wednesday on the resolution appointing members to prosecute the impeachment articles against President Donald Trump during the Senate trial. [Raptors too strong in the end, Thunder comeback fails]( In OKC's 130-121 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday, the Thunder almost overcame the size discrepancy, which was exacerbated when Steven Adams left the game in the second quarter with a right knee contusion. [Legislator pushes bills to help homeless youth in Oklahoma City]( An Oklahoma legislator is working with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to slash red tape that can prevent unaccompanied homeless youth from receiving medical care due to a lack of parental consent. [Oklahoma could see 'Make America Great Again' license plates]( The license plates would allow Oklahomans to show their support for President Donald Trump. And finally... [Avana Apartments sale sets record for downtown OKC]( A new record sale price has been set for downtown rental properties with the recent purchase of the Avana Arts Apartments. [Man requests 'trial by combat' with Japanese swords to settle custody battle with ex-wife]( A Kansas man asked an Iowa court to grant his motion for trial by combat, so he can meet his ex-wife and her attorney "on the field of battle where (he) will rend their souls from their corporal bodies." You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Oklahoman 100 West Main Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 © 2020 The Oklahoman. All rights reserved.