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EMBARK Facilities Go Tobacco Free
EMBARK properties will be tobacco-free beginning Aug. 1.
07/13/2016 2:32 PM
OKC Animal Welfare debuts Waggin’ Wagon mobile adoption unit
The pets from OKC Animal Welfare have a new ride around town: the Waggin’ Wagon mobile pet adoption unit.
07/12/2016 9:42 AM
Northwest Expressway under May Avenue bridge open to traffic
All lanes of Northwest Expressway under the May Avenue bridge have been re-opened to traffic.
07/08/2016 2:37 PM
Kerr and Hudson reopens Monday to north/south traffic
The intersection of Kerr and Hudson avenues is scheduled to reopen to traffic Monday, July 11.
07/08/2016 11:08 AM
Oklahoma City’s June sales tax summary
The June sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 7.7 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 11.3 percent.
07/05/2016 11:30 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: July 5, 2016
Updates on the MAPS 3 Trails and sales tax collections.
07/01/2016 10:43 AM
Councilman White elected Chairman of ACOG
Ward 4 Oklahoma City Councilman Pete White is the new Chairman of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Board of Directors, taking the lead role in fostering closer links and cooperation within the Oklahoma City region.
07/01/2016 8:50 AM
Mayor Cornett inaugurated as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has officially started his one-year term as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
06/30/2016 3:09 PM
Protect your pets during July 4 celebrations
Loud noises from fireworks for hours on end can be a scary ordeal for your pets, so keep their safety and comfort in mind when preparing for the Independence Day weekend.
06/28/2016 12:47 PM
Nature lights up during Martin Park's Firefly Hike
The woods of Martin Park Nature Center will light up with phosphorescent green Saturday, July 9, when naturalists lead visitors on a family-friendly hike in search of nature’s fireworks, fireflies.
06/27/2016 12:27 PM
Oklahoma City Council begins biweekly schedule
The Oklahoma City Council will begin its biweekly schedule with the cancellation of the Tuesday, June 28 meeting. Meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. every other Tuesday now through Dec. 31.
06/27/2016 11:59 AM
WRWA adds new cellphone waiting area
A new cellphone waiting area was opened to the public Friday at Will Rogers World Airport.
06/24/2016 3:13 PM
Public meeting scheduled to discuss Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning Campus
The public is invited to attend an open house to discuss updates to the proposed Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning campus on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Parmalee Elementary School, 6700 S. Hudson.
06/24/2016 2:21 PM
May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway temporarily closed
May Avenue is scheduled to be temporarily closed for repairs over Northwest Expressway from June 29 to July 2.
06/24/2016 1:03 PM
Dogs removed from home available for adoption Friday
Twenty of the 38 dogs removed from a home Wednesday by Oklahoma City Animal Welfare will be available for adoption at 12:30 p.m. Friday.
06/23/2016 1:47 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: June 21, 2016
Special events and a MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center update.
06/21/2016 11:24 AM
Officials break ground on second MAPS 3 Senior Health & Wellness Center
Mayor Mick Cornett and other civic leaders broke ground on the second MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center in south Oklahoma City.
06/16/2016 12:44 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves $1.26 billion budget
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a $1.26 billion budget for fiscal year 2017, which begins July 1. The General Fund, which funds most day-to-day operations at the City, makes up about $414.2 million of the total.
06/14/2016 1:29 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: June 14, 2016
Fiscal year 2017 budget adoption, new Municipal Court policies and a Strong Neighborhoods Initiative update.
06/14/2016 12:12 PM
Report code violations through the new OKC Connect smartphone app
Report graffiti, high grass, yard parking, illegal dumping, potholes, poorly maintained property and other eyesores to Oklahoma City by downloading the new OKC Connect smartphone app.
06/13/2016 1:45 PM