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Oklahoma City’s Labor Day holiday schedule
Monday, Sept. 5: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Sept. 7. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses on a weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on a regular schedule. Free fares for both.
09/01/2022 10:38 AM
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice hosts town hall Sept. 15
Everyone is invited to join Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice for a community meeting from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place.
08/31/2022 1:52 PM
Oklahoma City’s August sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s August sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
08/31/2022 10:04 AM
2022-23 Oklahoma City Youth Council takes office
Seventeen Oklahoma City high school students began new terms as members of the 2022-23 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service. This class represents the 20th anniversary of the program.
08/30/2022 4:12 PM
Enroll in EMSAcare in September to cover your household for emergency ambulance service
September is EMSAcare month in Oklahoma City, when Oklahoma City residents may change their membership with the ambulance service from Sept. 1-30.
08/30/2022 9:35 AM
Entrance to Municipal Courts building temporarily shifts due to construction
Access to the Municipal Courts Building, 701 Couch Dr., will move to the exit doors for 12 weeks starting Aug. 29 while contractors make upgrades to the entrance.
08/26/2022 8:14 AM
Funeral procession for Oklahoma County deputy Sgt. Bobby Swartz may cause traffic delays
Friday’s funeral procession honoring Oklahoma County deputy Sgt. Bobby Swartz may cause traffic delays for drivers between 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.
08/25/2022 1:17 PM
Temporary closure of Kelley Ave from Wilshire Blvd to Musgrave Blvd
Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, Kelley Avenue will temporarily close from Wilshire Boulevard to Musgrave Boulevard.
08/17/2022 2:30 PM
City Council approves operators for two MAPS 4 projects
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve operator agreements for the Henrietta B. Foster Center and Diversion Hub as a part of MAPS 4.
08/17/2022
Strong sales tax collections boost MAPS 4 funding
Oklahoma City Council today voted to revise the MAPS 4 implementation plan, increasing the estimated revenue projected for MAPS 4 by $100 million to almost $1.1 billion.
08/16/2022 1:37 PM
MAPS 4 seeks public input for city-wide beautification efforts
The City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents to weigh in on future beautification projects they would like to see implemented as a part of MAPS 4 by completing a survey at BeautifyOKC.com.
08/15/2022 10:35 AM
City officials request water release from Canton Lake to meet Central Oklahoma drinking water needs
Utilities officials with the City of Oklahoma City are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to draw water from Lake Canton in northwest Oklahoma. The water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary drinking water source for OKC.
08/11/2022 3:37 PM
Temporary closure of Wilshire Boulevard from Morgan Road to Sara Road
Beginning Friday, Aug. 12, Wilshire Boulevard will be temporarily closed from Morgan Road to Sara Road. The closure is expected to last through fall 2022, subject to weather and other factors.
08/11/2022 9:45 AM
Feedback needed on proposed zoning codes
The Oklahoma City Planning Department is hosting an open house to get feedback from residents about how future residential and commercial development should look in the City. The come-and-go event will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on August 20 at Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 NE 23rd St.
08/04/2022 8:47 AM
City of OKC awards HUD funding to metro nonprofits aimed to prevent and end youth homelessness
The City of Oklahoma City was recently selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), which awarded the City more than $3 million in community funding.
08/02/2022 1:22 PM
Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
08/02/2022 10:19 AM
OKC residents’ feedback requested via natural disaster survey
Oklahoma City residents can help the City identify what five actions would best reduce the effect of natural disasters on their homes and businesses by taking a short survey.
07/27/2022 2:41 PM
OKC Municipal Court extends penalty reduction program through December
From now through Dec. 31, 2022, people with outstanding warrants for unpaid Oklahoma City tickets, for class “a” offenses issued on or before June 30, 2020, can save money and get a fresh start, by calling the Oklahoma City Municipal Court at (405) 297-3898. You won’t be arrested or go to jail.
07/21/2022 9:47 AM
OKC receives $3.9 million to help property owners remove hazardous waste
The City of Oklahoma City’s Planning Department was awarded a $3.9 million grant from the EPA to help cleanup buildings and sites contaminated by petroleum, hazardous waste and asbestos.
07/20/2022 9:41 AM
OKC City Council reinstates Human Rights Commission
Oklahoma City Council today approved an ordinance re-establishing the City’s Human Rights Commission after being repealed nearly 30 years ago.
07/19/2022 3:29 PM