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Portion of North Meridian Avenue closed for repairs after water main break
A section of N Meridian Avenue from NW 53rd to NW 60th Street will be closed for about two weeks while City crews make needed repairs after a 24-inch water main broke in the area, causing significant damage to a portion of the street.
07/07/2023 2:55 PM
Community invited to hear Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss OKC’s diverse history at Human Rights Commission
Oklahoma City’s diverse history will come alive during a free presentation by Oklahoma historian and author Dr. Bob Blackburn during the July Human Rights Commission meeting. The presentation, which is open to the public, will be held at noon Tuesday, July 25, in the City Council Chamber.
07/06/2023 4:21 PM
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and below the combined monthly projection. The June report includes tax collections for the last half of April and estimated collections in the first half of May.
07/05/2023 11:16 AM
OKC Parks brings musical ‘Godspell’ to outdoor amphitheater
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation brings the Broadway hit “Godspell” to the Will Rogers Park Amphitheater in Will Rogers Park, 3400 N Portland Ave. Exit Pat Murphy Drive from North Portland Avenue or North Grand Boulevard. The show runs from 8-10 p.m. July 5-9.
06/30/2023 3:44 PM
Independence Day holiday schedule
Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4) No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, July 5. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK bus on weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar runs until midnight. Free fares for both.
06/28/2023 7:56 AM
Oklahoma City releases water quality report
The City’s annual Drinking Water Quality Report, known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), shows that water tested during 2022 met the requirements from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ).
06/27/2023 11:07 AM
Call for volunteers for urban heat mapping campaign, workshops planned
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking hundreds of volunteers to be a part of a national campaign to map extreme heat in urban areas. More than 300 people are needed to capture temperature and air quality data across the city along predetermined routes.
06/27/2023 8:53 AM
Save money this summer with these water-saving tips from OKC Utilities
Oklahoma City residents seeking potential cost savings on their water bills this summer may want to check their sprinkler system, especially if they commonly use more than 20,000 gallons per month for irrigation or outdoor water use.
06/22/2023 2:26 PM
Clear your warrants at a reduced cost for overdue Oklahoma City tickets
Do you have a warrant from a years-old Oklahoma City citation? Clear it at a reduced cost during a penalty reduction program until December 2023. Anyone with a warrant for an unpaid ticket for a class “a” offense dated on or before June 30, 2021, can participate in the program.
06/21/2023 9:07 AM
$2.8 million available for environmental cleanup projects in Oklahoma City
The City of Oklahoma City’s Brownfields program has $2.8 million to fund environmental cleanup that supports redevelopment projects within Oklahoma City limits. The funds can be used to remove asbestos, lead and other hazardous material from buildings and the ground.
06/20/2023 1:00 PM
Oklahoma City opens first recreation center in over 40 years, hosts grand opening July 15
The community is invited to attend the grand opening for the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Fredrick Douglass Ave., from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 15. The $17.5 million state-of-the-art recreation center is named after former Ward 7 Councilwoman Willa D. Johnson.
06/20/2023 10:26 AM
City web portal relaunches
The permitting and licensing portal, access.okc.gov, was relaunched this afternoon after an unauthorized image was placed on the website. All affected services, which include permitting, licensing and the Action Center’s external reporting tools, have been restored.
06/16/2023 2:05 PM
City web portal defaced, staff working to relaunch
The City’s Information Technology Department became aware of the image shortly after it was posted and took the site offline to investigate. There is currently no evidence data was accessed or compromised. We are working to relaunch affected services, which include permitting, licensing, and the Act
06/15/2023 3:03 PM
Events added to gather input on MAPS 4 EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit preliminary alignments
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend public open houses and share feedback on preliminary alternatives (or alignments) for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors in South and Northeast Oklahoma City.
06/14/2023 1:50 PM
Juneteenth holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, June 21. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses and OKC Streetcar on regular schedule. Free fares for both
06/13/2023 1:12 PM
Canine flu confirmed at Animal Shelter
Lab results confirm canine influenza (flu) is the cause of the respiratory infection that forced the closure of the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter on June 3. It’s the same infection that shut the Shelter down from March 29 – May 15.
06/09/2023 12:41 PM
Không báo cáo hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép qua đường dây 911
Để duy trì tình trạng thông suốt cho các đường dây điện thoại 911 phục vụ những người gặp phải tình huống khẩn cấp đe dọa đến tính mạng, Thành phố Oklahoma yêu cầu cư dân không gọi đến 911 để báo cáo về hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép.
06/09/2023 9:07 AM
No llame al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales
Con el fin de mantener las líneas del 911 despejadas para las personas que enfrentan emergencias de vida o muerte, la Ciudad de Oklahoma City pide a sus residentes que no llamen al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales.
06/08/2023 12:10 PM
Iconic pedestrian bridge opens over NW Expressway
Oklahoma City took another step towards becoming a more pedestrian and cycling-friendly community today by opening a 121-foot pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway Blvd near Wilshire.
06/07/2023 12:59 PM
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and below the combined monthly projection.
06/06/2023 3:11 PM