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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
May is Flood Awareness Month; here’s how to prepare before flooding happens
May is Flood Awareness Month because it is historically the month with the highest number of flooding disasters in Oklahoma. Prepare for flooding before it happens.
05/01/2024 11:07 AM
Residents can weigh in on OKC’s proposed 2025 budget through June 4
An overview of Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman’s proposed budget and the Police and Fire proposed budgets were presented to Oklahoma City Council on April 30. Residents are invited to review a copy of the proposed budget book and submit comments by June 4.
04/30/2024 12:10 PM
Residents keep 125 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
Six hundred and forty-five Oklahoma City residents dropped off 250,612 pounds of ammunition, medications, computers and tires during the City’s annual Special Collection event held on April 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
04/29/2024 9:34 AM
Parts of OKC receive minor damage from severe storms
The following areas of Oklahoma City received minor damage after severe storms passed through around 10 p.m. on April 27. This is the damage that’s been reported so far:
04/27/2024 10:39 PM
OKC Parks looks to hire 60 lifeguards during May 4 hiring event
People aged 16 and up looking for a summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to attend a hiring fair from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.
04/26/2024 8:29 AM
Oklahoma City budget hearings begin April 30
Hearings on Oklahoma City’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget begin April 30. The meeting will include a budget overview and proposed budgets from the Fire Department and Police Department.
04/25/2024 8:51 AM
Order discounted rain barrels by May 7 to conserve water, help your garden
People can buy the upcycled 55-gallon rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at okc.gov/RainBarrel. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Rainbarrel Program City” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
04/23/2024 1:11 PM
OKC wants resident feedback on code updates to backyard cottages
Backyard dwellings are currently only allowed on a case-by-case basis in Oklahoma City. City planners are looking to allow them in the City’s existing development code only in the urban core with more ease, guidance and predictability.
04/22/2024 2:26 PM