Fireworks still prohibited in Oklahoma City limits Published on June 04, 2026 The City of Oklahoma City is advising residents that fireworks are still banned inside city limits, even after the passage of the Rockets’ Red Glare Act. The prohibition applies to all private and public property inside city limits, including parks, lakes and areas along the Oklahoma River. Tagged as: , Fire
Oklahoma City Council adopts 2027 budget Published on June 02, 2026 On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council adopted City Manager Craig Freeman’s 2027 budget. The budget book can be reviewed at okc.gov/budget. Tagged as: , City Council, Finance
Comienza la construcción del nuevo Estadio de Usos Múltiples de MAPS 4 Published on June 01, 2026 El día de hoy, líderes de Oklahoma City dieron inicio a las obras de construcción del nuevo Estadio de Usos Múltiples de MAPS 4, con un valor de $121 millones de dólares. Está previsto que el nuevo estadio abra sus puertas en el 2028 para convertirse en la pieza central de un nuevo distrito de deportes y entretenimiento que se ubicará al sur de Bricktown. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Noticias en español
Construction begins on the new MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium Published on June 01, 2026 Oklahoma City leaders broke ground today on the $121-million MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The new stadium is scheduled to open in 2028 and will anchor a new sports and entertainment district just south of Bricktown. Tagged as: , MAPS 4
OKC airport launches new nonstop flight to Baltimore on Southwest Published on May 28, 2026 The seasonal nonstop service will operate weekly, launching Saturday, June 6, and running through Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. This route marks the return of a highly requested destination; Oklahoma City has not had a nonstop flight to the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area since United Airlines canceled its service before the COVID-19 pandemic. Tagged as: , Airports
Name the dog sculpture at the OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center Published on May 27, 2026 The community is invited to help name a new, larger-than-life sculpture to be installed outside the MAPS 4-funded OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. People can view a rendering of the artwork and vote for their favorite name among these four finalists at vision.okc.gov. Tagged as: , Animal Welfare, MAPS 4
OKC travelers can now enjoy nonstop flights to Gulf Shores, Alabama Published on May 22, 2026 Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) begins direct flights today from Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) to Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) in Alabama. The new flights will operate up to three times weekly. Tagged as: , Airports
OKC Parks announces 2026 pool opening schedule Published on May 20, 2026 The 2026 pool season in Oklahoma City kicks off Saturday, May 23, at OKC Parks’ two family aquatic centers, one community pool and 16 spraygrounds. Here’s everything you need to know for the summer. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
OKC offers $3 million in loans to clean up contaminated properties Published on May 20, 2026 Brownfields are underused properties that may have environmental contaminants that complicate their redevelopment. Funding for Brownfields loans is available through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tagged as: , Development & Zoning, Planning
MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center final plans approved Published on May 20, 2026 MAPS 4 includes $12.27 million to build the new crisis center and expand access to critical mental health and substance use intervention resources for Oklahoma City residents. The Arnall Family Foundation also contributed $3 million to the project. Tagged as: , MAPS 4