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2017-18 Youth Council takes office
Eighteen OKC high school students took office Tuesday as members of the 2017-18 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service.
08/15/2017 8:59 AM
City Treasurer elected to top North American post, earns finance award
City of Oklahoma City Treasurer Bob Ponkilla is the new president of the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada (APT US&C), and recently received an award for the group for his leadership in professional public treasury management.
08/14/2017 10:25 AM
Register by Aug. 18 to vote in Better Streets, Safer City special election Sept. 12
For those not already registered, eligible Oklahoma City residents have until Aug. 18 to register to vote on the Better Streets, Safer City special election on Sept. 12.
08/08/2017 8:45 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Aug. 1, 2017
Special events, downtown parking, Airbnb, financial management and more.
08/02/2017 1:34 PM
Pay-by-plate among proposed changes to on-street parking in downtown Oklahoma City
Proposed changes to on-street parking in downtown Oklahoma City will standardize time limits and add more convenient ways to pay for your space.
08/02/2017 11:16 AM
New Municipal Court position expands outreach to community
With a newly created position for community relations, the Oklahoma City Municipal Court has expanded its outreach to take the anxiety out of City citations and warrants.
08/02/2017 9:01 AM
Oklahoma City recognized for encouraging solar energy growth
The City of Oklahoma City has earned national recognition for its efforts to promote solar energy.
07/26/2017 12:54 PM
Get ready for severe weather and emergencies at Prepare Fest on Aug. 19
Learn how to get organized and protect your family during severe weather and other emergencies at the second annual Prepare Fest on Aug. 19.
07/25/2017 1:57 PM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents are more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
07/18/2017 1:29 PM
Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 1.5 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.5 percent.
07/18/2017 12:07 PM
City Council approves deal with Omni to operate convention center hotel
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a redevelopment agreement with Omni Hotels for a headquarters hotel to support the MAPS 3 Convention Center.
07/18/2017 11:29 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: July 18, 2017
Resident survey results, sales tax update, convention center hotel deal, Continuum of Care grants and more.
07/18/2017 11:21 AM
Oklahoma City releases water quality report
The Utilities Department has good news for Oklahoma City residents and other customers who use the City’s water system: Once again, the City’s water meets all federal and state safety and quality standards.
07/11/2017 3:07 PM
Public workshop July 20 for input on Stars & Stripes Skate Park project
Skaters and other interested Oklahoma City residents are invited to get information and provide feedback on the Stars & Stripes Skate Park Project at a public workshop this month.
07/11/2017 8:53 AM
Sculpture installed at Military Park honors Vietnam War soldiers
A bronze sculpture installed Thursday at Military Park serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice and service shared by American and South Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War.
07/06/2017 10:29 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: July 5, 2017
Updates on menacing dogs, community cats, special events, First National Center environmental cleanup and more.
07/06/2017 10:22 AM
Council approves ordinances regarding community cats, menacing dogs
The Oklahoma City Council voted Wednesday to approve ordinance changes to help protect people from menacing dogs and improve the effectiveness of a program to control the community cat population.
07/05/2017 12:21 PM
Downtown Area Traffic Advisory: June 30, 2017
A summary of special events and construction projects that will affect traffic in the downtown Oklahoma City area from June 30-July 6.
06/30/2017 3:34 PM
Text-to-give campaign launched to help end homelessness in Oklahoma City
Making a contribution in the fight against homelessness in Oklahoma City is now at your fingertips with a new text-to-give campaign
06/30/2017 12:27 PM
Promoted officer becomes first Hispanic major in Oklahoma City police history
With his recent promotion, Maj. Paco Balderrama has become the first Hispanic officer to reach the rank of major at the Oklahoma City Police Department.
06/30/2017 11:46 AM