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

Oklahoma City Council to consider MAPS 4 package Tuesday, special election would be Dec. 10

Mayor David Holt and Oklahoma City Council will consider a potential MAPS 4 package at its Tuesday meeting, including a potential call for a special election on Dec. 10.

08/23/2019 2:00 PM

Part of West River Trail closed indefinitely until erosion damage repairs are complete

Part of the West River Trail is closed indefinitely in west Oklahoma City until erosion damage from the heavy spring rain is repaired.

07/30/2019 2:10 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

Clear your warrants at a reduced cost for overdue Oklahoma City tickets until March 31

Do you have a warrant from a years-old Oklahoma City citation? Clear it at a reduced cost during a penalty reduction program until March 31, 2020.

07/02/2019 8:39 AM

OKC residents in Canadian, Pottawatomie counties eligible for federal assistance for storms May 7-June 9

Oklahoma City residents and businesses in Canadian and Pottawatomie counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance funds if they were affected by storms between May 7 and June 9.

06/28/2019 9:53 AM

Kings of Leon to kick off Scissortail Park’s grand opening in Oklahoma City with free concert Sept. 27

A free Kings of Leon concert presented by the Chickasaw Nation is the highlight of three days of celebrations for the grand opening of MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City.

06/26/2019 10:11 AM

Pay reduced penalty on overdue Oklahoma City tickets from July 1 to March 31, 2020

People with warrants for years-old Oklahoma City citations can close the case at a lower cost during a penalty reduction program from July 1 to March 31, 2020.

06/19/2019 12:21 PM

100 days until Scissortail Park opens in Oklahoma City

It’s 100 days until MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park opens in downtown Oklahoma City – the new crown jewel of public spaces in our community with accessible fun for everybody.

06/19/2019 9:46 AM

Oklahoma City gets two new alternative fuel vehicles from ACOG grant

The City of Oklahoma City replaced a diesel-powered dump truck and gas-powered car with alternative fuel vehicles thanks to help from an Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) grant.

06/07/2019 1:43 PM

Oklahoma City’s outdoor warning sirens repaired, routine audible test at noon Saturday

All of Oklahoma City’s 182 outdoor warning sirens should be working normally after officials repaired 18 sirens likely damaged in recent storms.

05/31/2019 1:30 PM

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

Survivor Tree clone transplanted on grounds of MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park

04/19/2019 2:05 PM

Oklahoma City launches National Fitness Campaign partnership as model city for fitness

OKC Parks will open five new outdoor fitness courts with a grand opening April 6, launching a new partnership with the San Francisco-based National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The free outdoor fitness opportunities across Oklahoma City are for bodyweight exercises, circuit training and more.

04/01/2019 11:07 AM

Oklahoma City purchases 240 Sports Complex

The Parks Department has purchased the 240 Sports Complex in south Oklahoma City with plans to renovate it in time for the spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons.

02/22/2019 8:30 AM

Oklahoma City Council approves four public art projects

Public art projects are coming soon to the West River Trail, two parks and a fire station.

01/31/2019 12:00 PM

Employee, firefighter and police officer of the year honored at Council meeting

The City Council and South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club honored a police officer, Emergency Management employee and a firefighter as Oklahoma City’s employees of the year for their outstanding performance and dedication in 2018.

01/15/2019 11:52 AM