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City Council adopts MAPS 4 EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit route
Oklahoma City Council voted today to approve a 17-mile route (locally preferred alternative) for the new MAPS 4 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor in northeast and south Oklahoma City.
07/02/2024 2:12 PM
Oklahoma City’s Independence Day holiday schedule
The Independence Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services
07/01/2024 6:57 PM
Last chance for OKC 405 youth soccer sign-ups
Youth ages 4 – 19 interested in playing soccer in one of OKC Parks’ 405 youth soccer leagues are encouraged to register now.
07/01/2024 2:35 PM
Martin Nature Park announces new hours
Martin Nature Park, 5000 W. Memorial Rd., is changing hours beginning July 1.
06/28/2024 12:32 PM
City releases report on OKC’s mental health response efforts
Residents interested in learning about Oklahoma City’s approach to mental health response can read a comprehensive report on okc.gov/mentalhealth. The 20-page report is titled “Transformational Progress, Oklahoma City’s Mental Health Services.”
06/27/2024 3:15 PM
Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks
Residents who know the address of the people launching fireworks can report the violation in the following ways: Call: Fireworks Hotline - (405) 297-2222 between June 28 – July 8. Email: action.center@okc.gov. Text: (405) 252-1053.
06/27/2024 3:10 PM
Oklahoma City Municipal Court canceled until noon
Presiding Judge Philippa C. James has canceled all Oklahoma City Municipal Court sessions until noon on June 27 due to a bomb threat.
06/27/2024 7:43 AM
Minnis Lakeview Recreation Center offers free adaptive STEM classes
Minnis Lakeview Recreation Center, 12520 NE 36th St., hosts adaptive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes every fourth Thursday. The next class is June 27 at 12:30 p.m.
06/26/2024 8:54 AM
Bricktown Canal celebrates 25-year milestone
Downtown Oklahoma City’s mile-long iconic waterway, the Bricktown Canal, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on July 2, kicking off family-friendly Independence-oriented festivities.
06/25/2024 2:32 PM
El Refugio de Animales de Oklahoma City introduce una nueva política de admisión para manejar la sobrepoblación
El Refugio de Animales de Oklahoma City está implementando una política de admisión con efecto inmediato para abordar los desafíos de la sobrepoblación de mascotas en nuestra comunidad.
06/25/2024 8:57 AM
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter introduces new intake policy to manage overpopulation
The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is implementing a revised intake policy effective immediately to address the challenges of pet overpopulation in our community. Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Shelter will limit daily intake to 30 dogs and 30 cats.
06/25/2024 8:38 AM
Stories needed from people who remember Oklahoma City’s Forgotten Black Communities
Did you live in one of Oklahoma City’s historically Black neighborhoods? The City of Oklahoma City wants to hear your story. If you or someone you know remembers living or working in one of the disappeared communities below, visit vision.okc.gov/yourstory and tell us about it.
06/24/2024 2:54 PM
El Refugio de Animales de Oklahoma City elimina las tarifas de adopción para perros grandes durante todo el verano
Las tarifas de adopción para todos los perros del Refugio de Animales de Oklahoma City serán eliminadas hasta el 31 de agosto, cortesía del refugio Nexus Pets, Arnall Community Funds y la Fundación Comunitaria de Oklahoma City.
06/24/2024 8:35 AM
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter waives dog adoption fees all summer long
Adoption fees for dogs at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter will be waived Aug. 31, courtesy of shelter transfer partner Nexus Pets, Arnall Community Funds and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
06/24/2024 8:29 AM
LA28 announces updated venue plan, includes OKC
Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans.
06/21/2024 4:07 PM
Brock Rowe hired to replace Rick Wickenkamp as OKC’s Development Services Director
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman has selected Brock Rowe to succeed Rick Wickenkamp as the director of the Development Services Department. Rowe is the Director of Building Services for the City of Springfield, Missouri, where he is the code official and floodplain administrator.
06/21/2024 11:00 AM
Volunteers needed for July 5 Oklahoma River Clean Sweep
The Oklahoma River, Wiley Post Park and Manuel Perez Park are popular spots for thousands of people during the July 4 holiday. But with large crowds comes trash that can unintentionally blow into the Oklahoma River.
06/20/2024 4:25 PM
Construction begins on football fields in Edwards Park
For decades, Edwards Park, 1515 N Bryant Ave., has been home to many youth football programs. Now, the park’s athletic fields are getting some much-anticipated upgrades. Contractors are scrapping the existing three youth football fields and replacing them with four new football fields.
06/18/2024 9:35 AM
Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19) holiday schedule for City of OKC services: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection services are not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule.
06/14/2024 1:30 PM
Oklahoma City seeks public input for Vision Zero Plan to eliminate roadway fatalities
The City of OKC invites everyone who lives, works, or travels within the city limits to provide input on its Vision Zero Plan for transportation safety. Survey results will help staff implement strategies to make transportation safer and, eventually, eliminate deadly crashes on OKC streets.
06/13/2024 1:15 PM