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Oklahoma City Council to consider MAPS 4 package Tuesday, special election would be Dec. 10
Mayor David Holt and Oklahoma City Council will consider a potential MAPS 4 package at its Tuesday meeting, including a potential call for a special election on Dec. 10.
08/23/2019 2:00 PM
West Lakeshore Drive closed for construction
Anglers, motorists and cyclists who use Lake Hefner for their commuter or recreational needs will need to adjust their plans while a portion of the road that borders the west side of Lake Hefner is closed for repaving through November, 2019.
08/22/2019 4:16 PM
Free dog and cat adoptions Saturday from OKC Animal Welfare for national ‘Clear the Shelters’ event
If you’ve been considering adopting a pet, Saturday is the perfect time with free adoptions from OKC Animal Welfare to celebrate the national “Clear the Shelters” event.
08/16/2019 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City Council approves commission for MAPS 3 Convention Center interior public art project
The Oklahoma City Council has commissioned internationally renowned Susan Narduli Studio for interior public art in the MAPS 3 Convention Center.
08/15/2019 9:28 AM
2019-20 Oklahoma City Youth Council takes office
Eighteen Oklahoma City high school students took office Tuesday as members of the 2019-20 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service.
08/13/2019 11:06 AM
Oklahoma City Council finishes MAPS 4 presentation meetings, to consider project list
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and the City Council wrapped up the series of MAPS 4 project idea meetings and will consider a project list in the coming weeks.
08/07/2019 1:17 PM
OKC Health Task Force addresses food desert crisis in northeast Oklahoma City
The City of Oklahoma City and Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice are tackling the food desert crisis in northeast Oklahoma City with help of steadfast community partners on a new task force.
08/06/2019 11:44 AM
Call 911 to report stopped trains blocking Oklahoma City streets for more than 10 minutes
The Oklahoma City Police Department is training officers how to report violations of a new state law defining how long stopped trains can block roads.
08/06/2019 9:23 AM
MAPS 3 Convention Center ‘topped out’ with ceremonial steel beam
The MAPS 3 Convention Center was ceremonially “topped out” on Thursday, an important milestone on the way to its scheduled opening in late 2020.
08/01/2019 2:00 PM
Part of south Oklahoma River Trail closed temporarily for Meridian Landing dredging
Part of the south side of the Oklahoma River Trail will be temporarily closed starting Monday, Aug. 5, for dredging at the Meridian Landing.
08/01/2019 9:55 AM
Half-price dog and puppy adoptions in August for ‘Hot Dogs of Summer’ event at OKC Animal Welfare
Save a life and expand your family with a half-price dog or puppy adoption from OKC Animal Welfare during the “Hot Dogs of Summer” event in August.
08/01/2019 8:30 AM
Part of West River Trail closed indefinitely until erosion damage repairs are complete
Part of the West River Trail is closed indefinitely in west Oklahoma City until erosion damage from the heavy spring rain is repaired.
07/30/2019 2:10 PM
Remember mandatory odd-even watering schedule, and cut outdoor water waste with these easy tips
July and August are peak months for water use in Oklahoma City, and that means excess demand on the system. That’s why the City wants to remind residents of the permanent odd-even watering schedule implemented in 2013.
07/30/2019 9:33 AM
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice to host town hall on Opportunity Zones, July 29
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice is hosting a town hall-style meeting on the Opportunity Zone program in Oklahoma City.
07/22/2019 9:18 AM
Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 1.8 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 1.3 percent.
07/16/2019 9:29 AM
Bryant named as next Oklahoma City Finance Director
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Brent Bryant as the next Finance Director.
07/12/2019 3:45 PM
Oklahoma City voters approve amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement
Oklahoma City voters on Tuesday approved a City Charter amendment and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.
07/10/2019 9:05 AM
Gourley hired as Oklahoma City Police Chief
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Wade Gourley as the next Police Chief.
07/08/2019 11:12 AM
Vote Tuesday in Oklahoma City’s special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Oklahoma City’s special election, which affects a proposed City Charter amendment and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.
07/08/2019 8:30 AM
Early voting Thursday-Friday in Tuesday’s special election for amendments to OKC Charter, ONG franchise agreement
Early voting is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday for Tuesday’s special election in Oklahoma City.
07/03/2019 8:30 AM