Oklahoma City announces Derrick Kiel as Fire Chief Published on August 06, 2026 City Manager Craig Freeman announced today that Derrick Kiel has been selected as Oklahoma City’s 22nd Fire Chief. Kiel, who is currently the Deputy Chief of Support Service and Logistics, will succeed Chief Richard Kelley, who is retiring on Sept. 30. Tagged as: , Fire
City requests feedback on Downtown OKC Strategic Development Plan Published on August 06, 2026 The City of Oklahoma City invites residents, business owners, employees and visitors to review the draft Downtown Strategic Development Plan and share feedback before it is finalized. The plan provides a long-term vision for downtown's growth and strategies for transportation, public spaces and livability, housing and economic development. Tagged as: , Planning
Oklahoma City’s July 2026 sales and use tax summary Published on August 04, 2026 Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and above the combined monthly projection. Tagged as: , Sales Tax
Council confirms new, returning Public Safety Advisory Board Members Published on August 04, 2026 During the Aug. 4 Council meeting, Oklahoma City Mayor Holt appointed and the City Council confirmed the appointment of Steve Le to represent Ward 2 on the Community Public Safety Advisory Board as well as the reappointments of CPSAB members Gregory Grimaud for Ward 1, Kenny Liles for Ward 3, Christopher Foshee for Ward 5 and Kenneth Morgan for Ward 7. Tagged as: , Public Safety Partnership
Water main break impacts traffic at NW 30th and Western Published on July 30, 2026 Oklahoma City Utilities crews are working on a 6-inch water main break on Northwest 30th Street between Western Avenue and North Olie Avenue. The eastbound and westbound lanes of NW 30th between Western and Olie are temporarily closed while crews work in the area. Detours are in place. Tagged as: , Streets & Traffic, Utilities, Water
OKC opens first double roundabout, aka “The Peanut” Published on July 23, 2026 The innovative intersection transforms the junction of three arterial roadways - NW 10th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and Virginia Avenue - into the city’s first double roundabout. Tagged as: , Streets & Traffic
Comienzan las obras del Centro de Derechos Civiles Clara Luper Published on July 23, 2026 Líderes de Oklahoma City dieron inicio a la construcción del nuevo Centro de Derechos Civiles Clara Luper de MAPS 4, un proyecto de $17 millones de dólares que servirá como centro interpretativo y un espacio de reunión para la comunidad. El Centro estará ubicado al sur del histórico edificio Freedom Center, en N Martin Luther King Avenue y NE 24th Street. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Noticias en español
Animal Welfare provides update on animals from June investigation Published on July 22, 2026 Animal Welfare staff consulted with the Office of the State Veterinarian at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to determine the appropriate response based on veterinary guidance and established disease management practices. Tagged as: , Animal Welfare
Construction begins on new MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center Published on July 22, 2026 The new 17,694-square-foot facility will include exhibitions that tell the story of Oklahoma’s civil rights history along with classrooms and an event hall for youth activities, public programs and community gatherings. Tagged as: , MAPS 4
Final plans approved for first MAPS 4 Youth Center in Woodson Park Published on July 21, 2026 The Oklahoma City Council approved final plans for the first MAPS 4 Youth Center, located at Woodson Park, 3403 S. May Ave. The new 48,370-square-foot building will be operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. The $18.7-million project includes $13.7 million from MAPS 4 and $5 million from the OKC 2025 Bond. Tagged as: , MAPS 4, Parks & Recreation