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OKC City Council to consider arena development agreement on Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 21, the Oklahoma City Council will consider approving a development agreement for the City’s new arena. The agreement will be made between the City and PBC Sports and Entertainment, LLC (PBCS&E), owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue.
05/17/2024 2:51 PM
OKC spraygrounds, family aquatic centers set to open Memorial Day weekend
It’s that time of year again when area school-aged children trade their textbooks for bathing suits and head out to their local pools for summer fun. OKC Parks officially opens its 16 spraygrounds, two family aquatic centers and community pool on Saturday, May 25.
05/14/2024 1:08 PM
City offers Free Landfill Day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 18
Spring cleaning season is here, and with it comes the opportunity for Oklahoma City's residential trash customers to clear out their clutter and dispose of big junk or landscape debris during Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 18.
05/14/2024 8:27 AM
Community invited to Will Rogers Garden’s 34th annual Garden Festival in the Park plant and garden sale May 18
Garden lovers can purchase annuals, perennials and bedding plants, along with garden-related items from over 50 vendors selling everything from begonias to handmade garden art. Festival goers can also interact with fluffy alpacas and adorable therapy goats.
05/13/2024 2:07 PM
Community invited to May 21 town hall on OKC’s mental health crisis response hosted by Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon
Everyone is invited to join Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon for a town hall titled “Rethinking 911: First Response + System of Care” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, on the fourth floor of the Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.
05/13/2024 12:18 PM
OKC forms Crisis Intervention Advisory Group (CIAG) to improve mental health crisis response citywide
A Crisis Intervention Advisory Group (CIAG) has been formed to ensure best practices are used during encounters between police and residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The CIAG has started meeting on a quarterly basis.
05/13/2024 8:56 AM
MAPS 4 to improve 140 EMBARK bus stops in 2024
The City of Oklahoma City will improve 140 EMBARK bus stops this year in the first phase of the MAPS 4 Bus Stop Improvements project. The enhancements will provide ADA-accessible, covered transit shelters with security lighting, trash receptacles and bike racks.
05/13/2024 8:19 AM
OKCPD’s new Mental Health Response Protocol Guide for officers and 911 dispatchers available to view online
The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) unveiled its latest crisis response initiative to police employees with the launch of the Mental Health Response Protocol Guide. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 1 in 25 adults in America live with a serious mental illness.
05/09/2024 9:46 AM
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s recognize OKC Utilities with top ratings
S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) have assigned (2024 bonds) and reaffirmed (bonds outstanding) AAA and Aaa ratings for the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT).
05/09/2024 8:06 AM
Oklahoma City Council to hold public hearing May 14 for proposed hotel tax election
On May 14, the Oklahoma City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed citywide election to increase the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%.
05/08/2024 3:35 PM
Public hearing and vote planned for proposed jail site during the May 21 City Council meeting
On Tuesday, May 21, the Oklahoma City Council will hold a public hearing for a Special Permit application that would allow the proposed Oklahoma County Detention Center to be located at 1901 E Grand Blvd.
05/08/2024 10:50 AM
Community invited to the Almonte Library ribbon cutting with the City of OKC, Metropolitan Library System
Oklahoma City residents and friends of the Metropolitan Library System are invited to the ribbon cutting for the new Almonte Library, 2727 SW 59th St., at 10 a.m. May 15.
05/08/2024 9:41 AM
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 above the combined monthly projection.
05/07/2024 11:08 AM
Oklahoma City Utilities celebrates National Drinking Water Week
“Raise a Glass to Tap” is the message the City of Oklahoma City is promoting May 5-11 as it joins municipal water utilities across the country to recognize National Drinking Water Week.
05/07/2024 9:57 AM
Cách thức chuẩn bị ứng phó với lốc xoáy ở Thành Phố Oklahoma
Điều quan trọng là phải nhận biết rõ thời tiết quanh năm, đặc biệt là vào mùa xuân và đầu mùa hè khi khả năng lốc xoáy gia tăng ở Thành Phố Oklahoma. Có một kế hoạch ứng phó lốc xoáy và liên tục truyền đạt kế hoạch đó có thể là nguyên tắc cơ bản của quý vị để sống sót.
05/06/2024 11:16 AM
Como prepararse en caso de un tornado en Oklahoma City
Es importante estar al tanto del clima durante todo el año, particularmente en la primavera y a principios del verano cuando aumentan las posibilidades de tornados en Oklahoma City. Tener un plan para tornados y transmitir constantemente ese plan puede ser la clave para sobrevivir.
05/06/2024 11:08 AM
How to prepare for tornado season in Oklahoma City
It’s important to stay weather aware year-round, particularly in the spring and early summer, when tornado chances increase in Oklahoma City. Wherever you are during a severe weather threat, be sure to be aware of the weather and have different ways to get information.
05/06/2024 11:04 AM
Oklahoma City Council will consider election to raise hotel tax to promote tourism
An ordinance will be introduced at the Oklahoma City Council meeting on May 7 proposing a Citywide election to increase the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%. The tax is charged to people who stay overnight in a hotel or rent a home-sharing property in OKC.
05/03/2024 2:10 PM
Human Rights Commission to host bystander intervention training with CAIR Oklahoma May 22
The presentation, which is open to all ages, is part of Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission’s May meeting. It will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 22, in the Friends Room at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.
05/03/2024 11:10 AM
Ribbon cutting and open house set for MAPS 3 Senior Health & Wellness Center on South Western May 22
The community is invited to join Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City Council members and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, for a ribbon cutting and open house for the new MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center,13660 S Western Ave.
05/02/2024 12:56 PM