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CAA ICON selected to consult on OKC arena construction
Today, the Oklahoma City Council approved an agreement with CAA ICON to provide professional consulting services for the design and construction of the City’s new arena.
09/24/2024 11:40 AM
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed Sept. 26
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, for maintenance and will reopen Friday, Sept. 27. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave. accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.
09/23/2024 9:01 AM
Human Rights Commission to host housing advocacy discussion Sept. 25
The presentation, titled “Human Rights in Housing: Examining Local Opportunities for Advocacy and Action,” and the HRC meeting will be held at noon Sept. 25 at Capitol Hill Library, 327 SW 27th St. The event is open to all ages.
09/19/2024 9:44 AM
Jesse Rush selected as OKC’s Public Transportation and Parking Director
City Manager Craig Freeman has named Jesse Rush administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Director of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking Department.
09/16/2024 2:45 PM
Ribbon cut on expanded North OKC soccer complex
OKC Parks and the North OKC Soccer Club officially cut the ribbon on the first phase of remodeling and expansion at C.B. Cameron Sports Complex. The $5 million athletic complex is funded through the Better Streets, Safer City bond program, passed by voters in 2017.
09/13/2024 8:22 AM
OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice to host town hall on Sept. 17
Everyone is invited to attend a town hall meeting with Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd.
09/12/2024 12:31 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves final plans for first phase of MAPS 4 Innovation District connectivity projects
Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the first phase of neighborhood connectivity improvements in the Innovation District as part of MAPS 4. This project, located in Northeast OKC, will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Innovation District and the surrounding area.
09/10/2024 4:16 PM
Ongoing repair to 36-inch water main, multiple road closures in west downtown OKC
Oklahoma City Line Maintenance is continuing to make progress toward repairing a 36-inch water main that broke yesterday morning near Pennsylvania Avenue and NW 6th Street. Customers located in the surrounding area may experience lower-than-normal water pressure as the repair work is underway.
09/10/2024 1:30 PM
El concejo municipal de Oklahoma City aprueba los planos finales para la primera fase del proyecto de Carriles para Bicicleta de MAPS 4
El concejo municipal de Oklahoma City aprobó hoy los planos definitivos para la primera fase del proyecto de Carriles para Bicicleta de MAPS 4 (MAPS 4 Bike Lanes), como parte de los $22 millones de dólares dedicados a la mejora de las vías para ciclistas a través de Oklahoma City.
09/10/2024 12:00 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves final plans for first MAPS 4 Bike Lanes
Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the first phase of MAPS 4 Bike Lanes as part of the $22 million dedicated to bike facility improvements across Oklahoma City. Bike lane locations were selected based on the bikewalkokc plan, which identifies priorities and key connections.
09/10/2024 11:53 AM
Drawings for Oklahoma City duck blinds set for Sept. 14
The annual drawing for waterfowl blind sites at Lake Stanley Draper and Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge will be Saturday, Sept. 14. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the drawing will be at 11 a.m. in the concession facility at the Lake Draper Marina, 8301 SE 104th St.
09/10/2024 8:53 AM
City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, September 7
Oklahoma City's residential trash customers can clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris during Free Landfill Day on Saturday, September 7.
09/06/2024 10:48 AM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare asks the community to help Clear The Shelters by removing adoption fees
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare joins the nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign Clear The Shelters on Saturday, Sept. 7. OKC Animal Welfare, Horse and Hounds, Nexus Equine and ASPCA have joined forces to offer a family-friendly day of low-cost and waived adoptions for dogs and cats.
09/05/2024 4:45 PM
Inscríbase en EMSAcare en septiembre para cobertura del servicio de ambulancia de emergencia de su hogar
Septiembre es el mes de EMSAcare en Oklahoma City. Del 1 al 30 de septiembre, los residentes de la ciudad de Oklahoma City pueden cambiar su membresía con el servicio de ambulancia.
09/04/2024 11:26 AM
Enroll in EMSAcare in September to cover your household for emergency ambulance service
September is EMSAcare month in Oklahoma City. From Sept. 1 to 30, Oklahoma City residents may change their membership status with the ambulance service. EMSAcare covers the out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance transports ending at a hospital ER anywhere in the EMSA service area.
09/03/2024 11:02 AM
Meeting date and location change - Residents, business owners invited to NE 23rd Street Enhancement Project community meeting
The NE 23rd Street Enhancement Project community meeting will now be held Sept. 17 during Councilwoman Nice’s town hall from 6-7:30 p.m. at the First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd.
08/30/2024 10:24 AM
Oklahoma City’s Labor Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Sept. 4. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
08/29/2024 9:01 AM
OKC voters approve hotel tax increase
Tourism in Oklahoma City will get a much-needed boost following voter approval on Aug. 27 to increase the City’s portion of the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%. The new rate will take effect Oct. 1. The tax is charged to people who stay overnight in a hotel or rent a home-sharing property in OKC.
08/28/2024 8:51 AM
OKC Airport Trust reveals new name and brand for Will Rogers World Airport, honoring community input and its namesake
The Oklahoma City Airport Trust is proud to reveal the new name for the busiest commercial airport in Oklahoma: OKC Will Rogers International Airport. The name was approved by the Oklahoma City Council this morning.
08/27/2024 10:22 AM
Sign up for wood window repair workshop Sept. 14-15
Historic property homeowners, window repair craftsmen or anyone interested in learning about wood window restoration are invited to a two-day, hands-on Wood Window Restoration Workshop Sept. 14-15 at the Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln Blvd.
08/23/2024 1:04 PM