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Report streetlight outages to OG&E
Call OG&E if you see a streetlight out in Oklahoma City. Dial (405) 272-9741 and be prepared to provide detailed location information to report a streetlight that doesn’t work.
02/06/2018 3:04 PM
Better Streets, Safer City Advisory Board holds first meeting
The 11-member Better Streets, Safer City Advisory Board met Thursday for the first time, making its first recommendations to the Oklahoma City Council about new temporary sales tax projects.
01/30/2018 9:40 AM
Sales tax rate changes Jan. 1 in Oklahoma City as MAPS 3 tax ends, new taxes begin
A new sales tax rate takes effect Jan. 1 in Oklahoma City as collections begin on a permanent ¼-cent increase to the general fund sales tax and one temporary penny sales tax is replaced by another.
12/29/2017 10:42 AM
Ribbon cut on restored Santa Fe Station; Public invited to Saturday open house
The public is invited to a free, family-friendly open house at historic and restored Santa Fe Station, 100 S E.K. Gaylord Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
12/08/2017 8:52 AM
Members appointed to advisory board for Better Streets, Safer City sales tax projects
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday appointed 11 City residents to a new advisory board overseeing the street, sidewalk and trail projects included in the Better Streets, Safer City sales tax initiative.
11/22/2017 10:58 AM
New Capitol Hill Library opens to public
Mayor Mick Cornett and other civic leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on the new Capitol Hill Library, officially opening a new community cornerstone for south Oklahoma City.
10/05/2017 4:14 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Sept. 26, 2017
Special events, election results, transit update, Convention and Visitors Bureau update and more.
09/26/2017 4:52 PM
Ribbon cut on new Municipal Court building
Mayor Mick Cornett and other City leaders cut the ribbon Monday on the new Municipal Court building, unveiling a more modern building that makes it more convenient for residents to conduct Court business.
09/18/2017 2:59 PM
Voters approve Better Streets, Safer City bond and sales tax measures
Oklahoma City voters approved the bond and sales tax measures on Tuesday’s Better Streets, Safer City special election ballot, making comprehensive investments in the critical infrastructure and services to help our community thrive as it grows.
09/13/2017 1:22 PM
Vote Tuesday in the Better Streets, Safer City special election
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the Better Streets, Safer City special election in Oklahoma City.
09/11/2017 7:00 AM
Early voting Thursday and Friday for Tuesday’s Better Streets, Safer City special election
Early voting for Tuesday's Better Streets, Safer City special election is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the county election board in the county where you’re registered
09/07/2017 7:00 AM
Community meeting planned for F. D. Moon Academy on Sept. 19
Residents are invited to a community meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 to learn about planned renovations at F.D. Moon Academy.
08/31/2017 4:34 PM
Request an absentee ballot by Sept. 6 for Better Streets, Safer City special election Sept. 12
Registered Oklahoma City voters who want an absentee ballot to vote in the Better Streets, Safer City special election on Sept. 12 must request the ballot by Sept. 6.
08/30/2017 8:55 AM
Penn Avenue to temporarily close from NW 178th to NW 192nd
Beginning on Wednesday, Pennsylvania Avenue will be temporarily closed between NW 178th and NW 192nd streets for widening and drainage improvements.
08/21/2017 8:55 AM
Register by Aug. 18 to vote in Better Streets, Safer City special election Sept. 12
For those not already registered, eligible Oklahoma City residents have until Aug. 18 to register to vote on the Better Streets, Safer City special election on Sept. 12.
08/08/2017 8:45 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents are more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
07/18/2017 1:29 PM
Public workshop July 20 for input on Stars & Stripes Skate Park project
Skaters and other interested Oklahoma City residents are invited to get information and provide feedback on the Stars & Stripes Skate Park Project at a public workshop this month.
07/11/2017 8:53 AM
Downtown Area Traffic Advisory: June 30, 2017
A summary of special events and construction projects that will affect traffic in the downtown Oklahoma City area from June 30-July 6.
06/30/2017 3:34 PM
Officials break ground on MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park
Mayor Mick Cornett and other Oklahoma City leaders broke ground Thursday on the transformative MAPS 3 Park, revealing Scissortail Park as the name residents chose in a public online vote.
06/29/2017 10:45 AM
Citywide vote set for Sept. 12 on proposed bond program and sales tax initiatives
The Oklahoma City Council voted to call a special election Sept. 12 for voters to consider investing more than $1.2 billion in critical infrastructure like streets and sidewalks, including an annual $26 million boost for public safety and other day-to-day operations.
06/20/2017 3:34 PM