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Residents keep 132 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
More than 600 Oklahoma City residents dropped off 264,565 pounds of ammunition, medicine, computers and tires during the City’s annual special collection day held on April 1.
04/28/2023 2:08 PM
N Penn between NW 12th Street and NW 14th Street temporarily closed
N Penn Ave. between NW 12th Street and NW 14th is closed for the next 6 - 8 hours so crews can repair a 20-inch main break. About 25 customers are without water. Detour signs have been set up in the area.
04/27/2023 4:39 PM
Oklahoma City budget hearings begin May 2
Hearings on Oklahoma City’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget begin May 2. The meeting will include a budget overview and proposed budgets from the Public Transportation and Parking Department, the Fire Department and Police Department.
04/26/2023 1:35 PM
Oklahoma City’s April sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s April sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection. The General Fund pays for the City’s day-to-day operations. Sales tax is the General Fund’s largest single source of revenue, and use tax is the
04/25/2023 10:02 AM
Order discounted rain barrels by April 30 to conserve water, help your garden
People can buy the discounted rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at https://upcycle-products.com/ok-programs/ok-city/. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Program Pickup Location” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
04/20/2023 8:41 AM
Animal Shelter infection - situation update April 18
To date, 298 dogs have shown symptoms of upper respiratory infection, and five dogs have died due to the infection. Because we were unable to test every dog, all dogs showing symptoms of respiratory infection were treated as if they were positive. Many of the dogs’ symptoms have subsided.
04/18/2023 10:56 AM
OKC Parks to hold open casting call for ‘Godspell’ April 28-29
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to produce another Broadway hit “Godspell,” a musical by John-Michael Tebelak. An opening casting call* will be held April 28- 29 at the Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St
04/17/2023 4:21 PM
OKC Parks hosts annual Daddy Daughter Dance April 22
Dads and daughters are invited to dance the night away at the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, April 22, at Sky Rink in Scissortail Park, 801 S. Robinson Ave.
04/14/2023 8:27 AM
Human Rights Commission to host presentation on the history of human rights in Oklahoma
The community is invited to learn about the history of human rights in Oklahoma City by attending a free presentation from Dr. George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education.
04/13/2023 8:34 AM
Temporary street closures for Festival of the Arts April 14 – May 8
Temporary street closures before, during and after the Festival of the Arts will affect downtown traffic April 14 - May 8. The Festival takes place April 25-30 in Bicentennial Park between the Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall.
04/11/2023 3:59 PM
Sail of USS Oklahoma City hopes to dock along Oklahoma River
Today, Oklahoma City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and the USS Oklahoma City Park Association to design and construct a commemorative display featuring nautical items from the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) submarine and the USS
04/11/2023 11:24 AM
MAPS 4 continúa buscando la opinión del público sobre los proyectos de mejoras a los parques ubicados en toda la ciudad
MAPS 4 invita a los residentes de Oklahoma City a participar en los próximos eventos abiertos al público para el proyecto de Parques Vecinales y Comunitarios. Se realizarán mejoras en los 105 parques vecinales y comunitarios de Oklahoma City como parte del proyecto MAPS 4.
04/07/2023 8:44 AM
OKC Parks & Recreation hiring lifeguards, slide operators and cashiers
People ages 16 and up looking for a fun summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to apply for a job as a lifeguard, slide operator or cashier for the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department.
04/06/2023 4:39 PM
MAPS 4 seeks more public input for city-wide park improvements
MAPS 4 invites City of Oklahoma City residents to provide input at upcoming public open house events for the Neighborhood and Community Parks project.
04/05/2023 10:22 AM
Meet the Easter bunny at Will Rogers Park this Saturday
Families with children ages 2-10 are invited to celebrate the holiday with Easter-themed crafts and activities from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 8 at Will Rogers Arboretum and Conservatory, 3400 NW 36.
04/05/2023 9:31 AM
Matt Hinkle wins runoff election for Oklahoma City’s Ward 5
Matt Hinkle was elected to represent Ward 5 in a runoff election for Oklahoma City Council on April 4.
04/05/2023 9:17 AM
Animal Shelter infection - situation update April 5
On the day the shelter closed (March 29), the OKC Animal Shelter staff pulled samples from 10% of their ill dog population, which was 14 samples. Eight of the samples tested positive for the following: Streptococcus zooepidemicus (strep zoo), H3N2 Influenza and Influenza A (Canine Flu).
04/05/2023 7:31 AM
Oklahoma City selected for urban heat mapping campaign assistance
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Tuesday Oklahoma City is one of 18 communities selected to participate in the 2023 NOAA Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaign.
04/04/2023 2:29 PM
Animal Shelter closed temporarily due to infection
The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is closed for at least a week to identify and contain a contagious upper respiratory infection that has spread to 130 dogs in the last three days. Three dogs have died due to the infection.
03/29/2023 7:05 PM
Oklahoma City’s March sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s March sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
03/29/2023 3:59 PM