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OKC agencies gather to discuss impacts of extreme heat events
The City of Oklahoma City and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hosted an interagency exercise in August to better understand heat, heat risk and the populations most at risk when a prolonged heat wave occurs in OKC.
08/21/2024 10:35 AM
OKC awarded $2.2 million to study 15 bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced in August that Oklahoma City will receive $2.2 million in planning grants through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program.
08/21/2024 9:37 AM
Ron Bacy selected to lead OKCPD as next police chief
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Ron C. Bacy as Oklahoma City’s 51st police chief, effective immediately. Bacy has been an Oklahoma City police officer for 32 years and served as one of the Police Department’s five Deputy Chiefs.
08/16/2024 11:29 AM
Groundbreaking ceremony for Lake Hefner Golf Club Clubhouse Aug. 29
The community is invited to join civic leaders as they break ground on a new 18,000-square-foot clubhouse at Lake Hefner Golf Club, 4491 S Lake Hefner Dr., at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29.
08/16/2024 9:41 AM
OKC Parks and North OKC Soccer Club to host ribbon cutting and carnival for phase 1 of C.B. Cameron Park Sports Complex Sept. 8
OKC Parks and North OKC Soccer Club invite the community to a ribbon cutting and community carnival for phase 1 of the C.B. Cameron Sports Complex, 4000 NW 122nd St., from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sept. 8.
08/15/2024 3:14 PM
Hotel tax election set for Aug. 27
The City of Oklahoma City will hold a Citywide hotel tax election on Aug. 27. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
08/13/2024 10:10 AM
Residents invited to give input on traffic safety in OKC during Vision Zero workshops; Aug. 14, 21 and 27
The City of Oklahoma City invites everyone who lives, works, or travels within the city limits to attend one of three upcoming workshops and provide input on the Vision Zero Plan for transportation safety.
08/12/2024 1:35 PM
Residents and business owners invited to community meeting about the Adventure District
Business owners, residents and community organizers are invited to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of creating new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in and around the Adventure District. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Millwood High School.
07/31/2024 8:22 AM
Travelers can now enroll in TSA PreCheck at Will Rogers World Airport through CLEAR
OKC travelers can now enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA PreCheck with CLEAR onsite at Will Rogers World Airport. CLEAR is an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider that speeds up the airport security process for travelers.
07/24/2024 1:40 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 Diversion Hub final plans
Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, a 35,575-square-foot building designed to help individuals receive coordinated, life stabilizing services as they navigate the criminal justice system.
07/16/2024 10:13 AM
OKC seeks bids to revitalize Draper Boathouse and Marina, create lake recreation opportunities
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is searching for a new operator to revitalize the Lake Draper Boathouse and Marina.
07/15/2024 2:08 PM
Human Rights Commission holds panel on housing in Oklahoma City July 24
The panel, titled “Human Rights in Housing: Fairness, Security, and Solutions in OKC,” and the HRC meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 24 at ReMerge, 823 N Villa Ave. The event is open to all ages.
07/15/2024 1:58 PM
Portion of NW 36th Street closed for water main work
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 15, the westbound lanes of NW 36th Street near Drexel Boulevard will be closed for work on a water main. Traffic will be redirected to an eastbound lane to maintain flow and ensure safety.
07/13/2024 9:42 AM
City tests and interviews for full-time positions July 18
The hiring event is for the following positions: grounds maintenance operator, grounds maintenance operator trainee, industrial heat and air mechanic, code inspector, Utilities customer service representative and Utilities plant operator III.
07/10/2024 8:18 AM
OKC Parks’ produces “The Theory of Relativity” August 1-4
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation will premiere its production of “The Theory of Relativity” Aug. 1 at Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St.
07/08/2024 3:55 PM
Oklahoma City Utilities reminds customers of permanent odd/even watering schedule
Customers whose property address ends in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) are allowed to use outdoor sprinklers on odd-numbered calendar days. Customers with a property address that ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are allowed to use outdoor sprinklers on even-numbered calendar days.
07/08/2024 8:37 AM
Celebrate ‘Where You Belong’ during Parks and Recreation Month
This July, join OKC Parks for Park and Recreation Month as they celebrate how Oklahoma City is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation.
07/03/2024 6:35 PM
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