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'Shelter in Place' order to be issued in Oklahoma City as COVID-19 state of emergency amended
Mayor David Holt will amend the COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation in Oklahoma City to explicitly implement “Shelter in Place” from 11:59 p.m. March 28 through April 16.
03/28/2020 12:00 PM
Access to some city buildings restricted to employees only during pandemic, public services not affected
Most City of Oklahoma City office buildings are restricting public access to protect visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, but public services continue uninterrupted.
03/27/2020 9:46 AM
OKC Utilities warns residents: Don’t flush your wipes
The Utilities Department has a simple plea for residents who’ve loaded up on disinfecting and cleaning wipes: don’t flush them down the toilet.
03/23/2020 11:54 AM
Oklahoma City businesses may apply for federal Small Business Administration disaster assistance loans for COVID-19
Oklahoma City businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) at sba.gov/disaster.
03/21/2020
Bares, gimnasios, teatros ordenados a cerrar, restaurantes servirán solo comida para llevar o entrega, con modificado estado de emergencia de la Cuidad de Oklahoma.
Alcalde de la Cuidad de Oklahoma David Holt anuncio el martes que modificara la proclamación de estado de emergencia para ordenar el cierre de todos los bares, gimnasios y teatros y restaurantes solo servirán comida para llevar o entrega, hasta el 12 de abril.
03/18/2020 4:00 PM
Bars, gyms, theaters ordered to close, restaurants to serve only take-out or delivery, with modified state of emergency in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced Tuesday he will modify the proclamation of a state of emergency to order all bars, gyms and theaters to close, and restaurants to serve only take-out or delivery food, until April 12.
03/17/2020 2:20 PM
Oklahoma City taking precautions as effects of COVID-19 pandemic develop
The City of Oklahoma City continues to take precautions to protect public and employee safety as the COVID-19 (new coronavirus) pandemic develops locally.
03/16/2020 5:50 PM
Be Counted OKC: 2020 Census happening now
Most households in America will get information on how to respond from the U.S. Census Bureau beginning now. Check your mailbox. If you don’t get a letter or want to fill it out before you get one, you can still complete the questionnaire at my2020census.gov.
03/13/2020 10:20 AM
Oklahoma City voters say no to parks sales tax
Oklahoma City voters said no to a new 1/8-cent sales tax for parks in Tuesday’s initiative petition election.
03/03/2020 9:54 PM
Vote Tuesday in initiative petition election on parks sales tax in Oklahoma City
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
03/02/2020 8:30 AM
Early voting is Thursday to Saturday in March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City
Early voting is Thursday to Saturday in the March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
02/26/2020 8:30 AM
Request an absentee ballot by Feb. 26 to vote by mail in March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City
Request an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. Feb. 26 to vote by mail in the March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
02/12/2020 8:55 AM
Petition signatures validated for parks sales tax proposal, Oklahoma City Council calls March 3 election
The Oklahoma City Council called a March 3 election for voters to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks, as required by a validated initiative petition filed at City Hall.
12/17/2019 10:39 AM
Stop holiday plumbing clogs by tossing fats, oils and grease into the trash, not down the drain
The Utilities Department wants to remind residents to “prevent clogs by tossing your FOG.” This means tossing any fats, oils and grease, commonly known as FOG, into the trash, and not down the train.
11/21/2019 11:07 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction ratings among the best in U.S.
From coast to coast, there aren’t many people as happy with their hometown as Oklahoma City residents are with theirs.
10/23/2019 8:57 AM
MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail opens Oct. 26 with fun run, bike ride, family activities
The MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail opens Oct. 26 with two bicycle rides, a 5k fun run and activities for kids.
10/11/2019 1:50 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 package, special election to be Dec. 10
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council approved an ambitious and unique MAPS 4 package for voters to consider in a special election on Dec. 10.
08/27/2019 11:13 AM
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
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
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm OKC Utilities’ triple-A bond ratings
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) has again earned the highest possible ratings from S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s, two of the nation’s most respected financial rating agencies.
05/30/2019 10:27 AM