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Stories needed from people who remember original Oklahoma City streetcars
Did you ride one of the original Oklahoma City streetcars? The City of OKC wants to hear your story.
09/24/2018 11:24 AM
Lightning Creek Park revitalization ceremony set for Oct. 10
The community is invited to celebrate Lightning Creek Park’s revitalization during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10. The park is located at 801 SW 81st Street.
09/19/2018 9:11 AM
Oklahoma City Manager James D. Couch to retire
James D. Couch, the longest-serving City Manager in Oklahoma City’s history, is retiring effective Jan. 2.
09/17/2018 10:41 AM
OKC Free Landfill Day
Looking to get rid of that old sofa, stove or excess landscape waste? Then head to one of the city’s four landfills during the City’s Free Landfill Day for residential solid waste customers on Saturday, September 8 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
08/30/2018 12:39 PM
Nikki Nice, Kirk Pankratz advance to Nov. 6 runoff in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Nikki Nice and Kirk Pankratz earned the most votes in Tuesday’s primary special election for the Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council seat, advancing to a decisive runoff Nov. 6.
08/28/2018 9:37 PM
Proposed ordinance regarding motorized rental scooters set for September hearing
Companies that rent motorized scooters in Oklahoma City will have clearly defined requirements for doing business under a new ordinance proposed to the City Council.
08/28/2018 12:55 PM
Vote on Tuesday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
08/27/2018 8:30 AM
Early voting is Thursday-Saturday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election
Early voting for the primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7 is Thursday through Saturday.
08/23/2018 8:00 AM
Recreation center closed for repairs at Pilot Park
The recreation center at Pilot Park, 1435 NW 2nd Street, is closed for repairs until further notice.
08/20/2018 2:22 PM
Recycling drop-off centers now open in east Oklahoma City
Residents of east Oklahoma City have two new options when it comes to their recycling service. The Utilities Department has opened two drop-off centers for recycling: one at 9124 SE 74th Street, and 11028 NE 63rd Street.
08/17/2018 12:59 PM
Oklahoma City fishing permit changes take effect Sept. 1
New fees for City of Oklahoma City fishing permits and a new three-day permit take effect Sept. 1.
08/16/2018 8:30 AM
Request absentee ballot by Aug. 22 to vote by mail in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election on Aug. 28
The deadline is Aug. 22 to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the Aug. 28 primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
08/15/2018 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents continue to be more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
08/14/2018 12:48 PM
Construction projects to affect West River Trail, Lake Overholser Trail
Construction projects in the coming weeks will affect the West River Trail and Lake Overholser Trail in west Oklahoma City.
08/10/2018 10:34 AM
Expect delays on Western in north OKC as school year begins amid construction
Allow extra time for traffic on Western Avenue between NW 178th and NW 192nd streets as the school year begins during a widening and intersection improvement project.
08/07/2018 8:44 AM
Council approves first Better Streets, Safer City trails project
Better Streets, Safer City street improvement projects are already under way, and the Oklahoma City Council just approved the program’s first trails project.
07/31/2018 11:32 AM
Register to vote by Aug. 3 for Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council special election on Aug. 28
The deadline is Aug. 3 to register to vote in the Aug. 28 primary special election for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
07/23/2018 10:43 AM
Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 21.5 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 4.3 percent.
07/18/2018 9:11 AM
Homelessness is down, while visibility may be up
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City is down this year according to the annual Point in Time Count.
07/12/2018 10:31 AM
Oklahoma City’s June sales tax summary
The June sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 23.1 percent compared to the same month last year, above the amended monthly projection by 8.1 percent.
06/19/2018 1:53 PM