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Woodson Senior Center transitions to Boys & Girls Club
Woodson Senior Center in Woodson Park, 3401 S May Ave., will discontinue senior programming May 13 and reopen as a Boys & Girls Club of America May 23.
04/21/2022 3:54 PM
This Earth Day, “go green” when you spring clean
Friday is Earth Day, and as we all begin to tackle those spring-cleaning projects, here are a few tips from the Oklahoma City Utilities Department on how to make those tasks more earth friendly.
04/21/2022 3:11 PM
Conserve water, help your garden by ordering discounted rain barrel by April 24
The City of Oklahoma City and the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance (COSWA) are offering discounted rain barrels for sale to encourage residents to conserve water and reduce pollution.
04/14/2022 11:00 AM
Ward 4 Councilman Stone hosts planned turnpike expansion town hall April 14
Residents are invited to join Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone for an informational town hall meeting about how the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s (OTA) planned turnpike expansion, ACCESS Oklahoma, could affect property owners in southeast Oklahoma City.
04/11/2022 8:28 AM
Grand opening set for new clubhouse at James E. Stewart Golf Course, April 8
The community is invited to the grand opening for the new clubhouse at James E Stewart Golf Course at 1 p.m. April 8. The clubhouse is located at 928 Frederick Douglass Circle.
04/07/2022 2:55 PM
Temporary street closures for Festival of the Arts, April 8-30
Temporary street closures before, during and after Festival of the Arts will affect downtown traffic April 8-30. The Festival takes place April 19-24 in Bicentennial Park between the Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall.
04/06/2022 2:53 PM
NSU hosts second annual Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp, July 17-22
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Council will host the second annual Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp (OKYPC) July 17-22 on the Northeastern State University (NSU) Tahlequah campus.
04/04/2022 2:31 PM
Animal Welfare offers $10 dog adoptions through Sunday to relieve overcapacity
OKC Animal Welfare is offering $10 dog adoption fees now through Sunday, April 3.
04/01/2022 4:10 PM
City Council to consider water rate adjustment
The Oklahoma City Council is considering a recommendation from the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) to adjust annual water, wastewater, and solid waste rates. If approved, the new rates will take effect June 1, 2022.
04/01/2022 2:55 PM
Full-scale multi-agency training exercise planned downtown April 6
Oklahoma City Emergency Management, along with the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma City Fire Department and EMSA will participate in a full-scale hazmat exercise in downtown Oklahoma City 8 a.m. – noon April 6.
04/01/2022 12:26 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves new ward map
Oklahoma City Council approved a new ward map today, which takes effect April 1, 2022. The change is the result of a once-in-a-decade requirement to rebalance the population in OKC’s eight wards due to population growth.
03/29/2022 11:08 AM
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.
03/29/2022 10:12 AM
Tsoodle selected to lead Alliance
The board of directors for the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City have selected Assistant City Manager Kenton Tsoodle to succeed Cathy O’Connor as president and CEO of the Alliance. Tsoodle starts in his new role March 25.
03/29/2022 9:40 AM
Special collection April 2 for computers, tires, ammunition and medication
Oklahoma City will host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medication from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at State Fair Park.
03/28/2022 10:49 AM
Belle Isle Library reopens with a three-day celebration, April 8-11
The celebration begins Friday, April 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. The three-day party continues throughout the weekend with concerts, programs and tours of the library’s new Maker Space, where people of all ages can experience new technologies.
03/22/2022 2:30 PM
OKC improves parks in partnership with Origins Green the Planet™ and One Tree Planted
To support the reforestation of parks, the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with global nonprofit One Tree Planted and active natural skincare brand/sustainability leader Origins to plant 70 trees in two City parks.
03/21/2022 4:07 PM
OKC Parks & Recreation hosting summer job fairs
The Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department is hiring hundreds of seasonal employees to staff aquatic centers, recreation centers, camps, athletic programs and more this summer.
03/17/2022 3:29 PM
Wickenkamp hired to lead Development Services Department
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Rick Wickenkamp as the City’s new Development Services Director. Wickenkamp succeeds Bob Tener, who retired in February after 40 years of service. Wickenkamp has served as the department’s assistant director for the past 13 years.
03/17/2022 8:40 AM
City Council approves MAPS 4 plans for new seating at Paycom Center
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve final plans and specifications for new seating at Paycom Center as a part of MAPS 4. Initial improvements include $4 million to replace seats in the lower, middle and upper bowls.
03/15/2022 4:27 PM
Learn About Tornado Safety with Oklahoma City Emergency Management, March 24
Oklahoma gets an average of 56 tornados a year. They can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. Learn how to keep you and your family safe by joining a free tornado safety webinar hosted by the Oklahoma City Office of Emergency Management on March 24.
03/15/2022 3:43 PM