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Councilperson James Cooper to host Ward 2 meet-up Nov. 19
Ward 2 residents are invited to a meet-up hosted by Councilperson James Cooper to get an update on topics such as the 2025 GO Bond, MAPS 4, Better Streets, Safer City, parks, Key to Home and more. The meet-up will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oklahoma City University.
11/07/2024 3:07 PM
Oklahoma City opens outreach offices for residents affected by tornadoes
The City of Oklahoma City is opening two tornado outreach offices this Thursday and Friday to help residents affected by the tornadoes access social services and learn about the rebuilding process.
11/06/2024 9:15 AM
Oklahoma City Utilities Department responds to Nov. 3 storms
Based upon the amount and type of damage expected to be noted during the assessment, Utilities officials anticipate the heavily impacted areas to include only a small portion of OKC. The announcement will be made by Friday, Nov. 8.
11/05/2024 1:11 PM
Oklahoma City’s Veterans Day holiday schedule
Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Nov. 13. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
11/04/2024 2:19 PM
OKC storm damage situation update: Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.
An ongoing preliminary damage assessment shows significant damage to homes and businesses across southeast Oklahoma City. Access to the hardest-hit neighborhoods is closed to people who do not live there. Please avoid the area.
11/03/2024 1:50 PM
Oklahoma City Proceeds with Scheduled Canton Lake Water Release to Support OKC Water Supply
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT), in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), is moving forward with the scheduled release of water from Canton Lake to replenish critical water levels in Lake Hefner, a primary water source for Oklahoma City and seventeen other citie
10/30/2024 5:21 PM
2024 resident survey shows OKC is setting the national standard as a place to live, work and retire
Satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live, work, raise children, visit and retire is significantly above the national average, according to results from the City’s annual survey administered in July by surveyor ETC Institute.
10/25/2024 9:59 AM
Trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 in Oklahoma City
Oct. 31 is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating. Residents who plan to hand out candy should turn their porch lights on.
10/24/2024 12:02 PM
Lake Canton water release to replenish Lake Hefner, boosting OKC primary water source
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) 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 water source for the City of Oklahoma City.
10/21/2024 2:45 PM
OKC Utilities Department publishes water service line inventory, implements plan to meet new EPA lead and copper rules
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department has published an online inventory of all water service lines connected to the City’s water distribution system.
10/16/2024 9:18 AM
City Council approves funding for Wiley Post Park, USS Oklahoma City memorial
A long-awaited memorial honoring the legacy of the USS Oklahoma City submarine is expected to open in 2026 after the Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to fund improvements of the park that will be the monument’s home.
10/08/2024 4:20 PM
OKC Parks offer Halloween fun for all ages
Halloween Harvest will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at six locations throughout the city. These come-and-go events are free, and registration is not required. Activities vary by location, but highlights include trick-or-treating, games, face painting, arts and crafts, food and surprises.
10/07/2024 9:59 AM
OKC water conservation program receives WaterSense Award for Excellence in Education and Outreach
The OKC Utilities Department’s water conservation program, Squeeze Every Drop (SED), has been honored with the prestigious WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach Award, marking a significant milestone in the department’s endeavor to promote sustainable practices.
09/30/2024 8:35 AM
OKC Parks offering low-cost fall break camps throughout the City
OKC Parks is offering fall break camps at seven locations throughout Oklahoma City, with some sessions starting as low as $10. All camps are Oct. 14-18, though hours vary by camp.
09/25/2024 4:03 PM
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
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
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
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