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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
OKC students asked to tap into creativity for ‘Fix a Leak’ poster contest
The Utilities Department is calling on local students to tap into their artistic talents for its inaugural water conservation poster contest celebrating “Fix a Leak” week, March 18-24.
02/19/2019 11:38 AM
Oklahoma City’s annual trout season closes Feb. 28
Oklahoma City’s annual trout fishing season at Dolese Youth Park Pond, 5101 NW 50th Street, ends Feb. 28. But anglers can continue to fish for as long as trout remain.
02/19/2019 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City street crews prepare for ice and snow
Oklahoma City street crews are preparing to clear the City’s snow routes if ice or snow affects driving conditions Tuesday.
02/18/2019 4:05 PM
Free adoptions Saturday and Sunday for dogs at OKC Animal Welfare for a month or longer
Dogs that have been in long-term care at OKC Animal Welfare can be adopted for free on Saturday and Sunday.
02/15/2019 2:35 PM
Cooper, Greenwell, Hamon and Stonecipher win election to Oklahoma City Council
Councilmen David Greenwell and Mark Stonecipher were re-elected and James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon won open seats in Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Council primary election.
02/12/2019 9:08 PM
Vote Tuesday in Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
02/11/2019 8:30 AM
Half-price dog adoptions Feb. 9-16 for ‘Furever Love’ at OKC Animal Welfare
OKC Animal Welfare hopes Oklahoma City residents show shelter dogs and puppies love for Valentine’s Day with a Furever Love adoption special.
02/08/2019 8:30 AM
Special collection April 6 for computers, tires, ammunition and medication
Oklahoma City will host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription drugs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at State Fair Park.
02/07/2019 10:52 AM
Early voting is Thursday and Friday for Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Early voting is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Oklahoma City Council election on Feb. 12 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
02/07/2019 7:00 AM
Moody’s affirms Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating, revises outlook to stable
Moody’s Investor Service cited Oklahoma City “management’s ability to navigate challenging financial times” in revising its outlook to stable for the City’s top-notch bond rating.
02/05/2019 2:11 PM
35 adoptions free Saturday at OKC Animal Welfare
The first 35 pet adoptions Saturday at OKC Animal Welfare will be free thanks to a donor celebrating a 35th birthday.
02/01/2019 8:11 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves four public art projects
Public art projects are coming soon to the West River Trail, two parks and a fire station.
01/31/2019 12:00 PM
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty to retire
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty is retiring effective May 2.
01/24/2019 9:21 AM
Conserve water, help your garden by ordering discounted rain barrel by May 8
The City of Oklahoma City and the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance (COSWA) are offering discounted rain barrels for sale to encourage residents to conserve water and reduce pollution.
01/22/2019 10:42 AM
Request absentee ballot by Feb. 6 to vote by mail in Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Request an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. Feb. 6 to vote by mail in the Oklahoma City Council primary election on Feb. 12 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
01/22/2019 8:30 AM
Get free mulch through Feb. 3 in Oklahoma City
Get free mulch from the Parks and Recreation Department made from recycled Christmas trees.
01/17/2019 8:30 AM
OKC Council approves rules for properties rented through services like Airbnb
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve new rules for people who rent houses, apartments and bedrooms to guests using home sharing services like Airbnb.
01/15/2019 3:30 PM
Assistant Oklahoma City Manager M.T. Berry to retire
M.T. Berry, one of Oklahoma City’s three Assistant City Managers, is retiring effective March 7.
01/15/2019 12:30 PM
Employee, firefighter and police officer of the year honored at Council meeting
The City Council and South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club honored a police officer, Emergency Management employee and a firefighter as Oklahoma City’s employees of the year for their outstanding performance and dedication in 2018.
01/15/2019 11:52 AM