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Oklahoma City invites ‘Ideas 4 MAPS’
Mayor David Holt and the City Council are inviting the people of Oklahoma City to submit ideas for a potential MAPS 4 and help write a new chapter in OKC’s transformative temporary one-cent sales tax program.
10/11/2018 10:31 AM
Oklahoma City’s October sales tax summary
The October sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 15.9 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.1 percent.
10/23/2018 8:44 AM
Request absentee ballot by Oct. 31 to vote by mail in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff on Nov. 6
The deadline is Oct. 31 to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the Nov. 6 special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
10/22/2018 8:30 AM
Weekend resurfacing work to affect trails at Lake Hefner
Wet weather this fall and the quickly approaching winter season have prompted resurfacing work on the Bert Cooper Trail at Lake Hefner to be pushed to this weekend.
10/19/2018 1:25 PM
E Overholser Drive temporarily closed for pipeline work
E Overholser Drive is temporarily closed on the southeast side of Lake Overholser while crews work on a water pipeline project.
10/18/2018 4:13 PM
Candidate filing is Dec. 3-5 for Feb. 12 OKC Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Candidates may file Dec. 3-5 to run for the Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8, with voting in the primary election set for Feb. 12.
10/09/2018 12:10 PM
Downtown Loop streetcar testing begins Monday; signals on Broadway and signs on NW 11th change Friday
MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Streetcar testing on the Downtown Loop begins Monday, and changes begin Friday to traffic signals on Broadway Avenue and stop signs on NW 11th Street.
10/04/2018 3:26 PM
Ward 7 Councilman Lee E. Cooper Jr. to host Development Forum for developers, builders, contractors and residents
The forum is at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus, 1900 Springlake Drive.
10/03/2018 8:00 AM
Celebrate ‘Dogtober’ with half-price dog adoptions this month
Welcome a new pet into your family by celebrating Dogtober with half-price dog adoptions from OKC Animal Welfare and several special events.
10/02/2018 8:30 AM
Register to vote by Oct. 12 for Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff on Nov. 6
The deadline is Oct. 12 to register to vote in the Nov. 6 special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
10/01/2018 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City reduces fine, ends jail time for marijuana possession charges
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to reform City ordinances for marijuana possession, following the Police Department’s recommendation to reduce the fine and end jail time on simple possession charges.
09/27/2018 1:13 PM
Don’t drain swimming pools into storm drains
As swimming pool season winds down, remember that it’s illegal to release chlorinated pool water into a neighborhood storm drain.
09/26/2018 8:30 AM
Stories needed from people who remember original Oklahoma City streetcars
Did you ride one of the original Oklahoma City streetcars? The City of OKC wants to hear your story.
09/24/2018 11:24 AM
Lightning Creek Park revitalization ceremony set for Oct. 10
The community is invited to celebrate Lightning Creek Park’s revitalization during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10. The park is located at 801 SW 81st Street.
09/19/2018 9:11 AM
Oklahoma City Manager James D. Couch to retire
James D. Couch, the longest-serving City Manager in Oklahoma City’s history, is retiring effective Jan. 2.
09/17/2018 10:41 AM
OKC Free Landfill Day
Looking to get rid of that old sofa, stove or excess landscape waste? Then head to one of the city’s four landfills during the City’s Free Landfill Day for residential solid waste customers on Saturday, September 8 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
08/30/2018 12:39 PM
Nikki Nice, Kirk Pankratz advance to Nov. 6 runoff in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Nikki Nice and Kirk Pankratz earned the most votes in Tuesday’s primary special election for the Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council seat, advancing to a decisive runoff Nov. 6.
08/28/2018 9:37 PM
Proposed ordinance regarding motorized rental scooters set for September hearing
Companies that rent motorized scooters in Oklahoma City will have clearly defined requirements for doing business under a new ordinance proposed to the City Council.
08/28/2018 12:55 PM
Vote on Tuesday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
08/27/2018 8:30 AM
Early voting is Thursday-Saturday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Early voting for the primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7 is Thursday through Saturday.
08/23/2018 8:00 AM