Register by June 14 to vote in July 9 special election for amendments to OKC Charter, ONG franchise agreement

Register to vote or update your registration by June 14 to be eligible to cast a ballot in the July 9 special election for a proposed Oklahoma City Charter amendment and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.

06/03/2019 8:30 AM

Oklahoma City’s outdoor warning sirens repaired, routine audible test at noon Saturday

All of Oklahoma City’s 182 outdoor warning sirens should be working normally after officials repaired 18 sirens likely damaged in recent storms.

05/31/2019 1:30 PM

Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm OKC Utilities’ triple-A bond ratings

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) has again earned the highest possible ratings from S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s, two of the nation’s most respected financial rating agencies.

05/30/2019 10:27 AM

Becker named interim Oklahoma City Police Chief

City Manager Craig Freeman has named Jeff Becker as Oklahoma City’s interim Police Chief effective May 2.

05/01/2019 4:32 PM

Oklahoma City Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2020

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed $1.55 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1.

04/30/2019 3:16 PM

Oklahoma City’s April sales tax summary

The April sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 4 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 2.7 percent.

04/23/2019 3:24 PM

OKC Council calls July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council called a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.

04/23/2019 2:56 PM

McDermid, Tsoodle hired as Assistant City Managers for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Aubrey McDermid and Kenton Tsoodle as the next Assistant City Managers.

04/22/2019 10:30 AM

Survivor Tree clone transplanted on grounds of MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park

04/19/2019 2:05 PM

New and re-elected Oklahoma City Council members begin 4-year terms

Newly elected Ward 2 Councilman James Cooper and Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon were sworn in Tuesday to four-year terms on the Oklahoma City Council alongside re-elected Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell and Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher.

04/09/2019 8:51 AM

Oklahoma City launches National Fitness Campaign partnership as model city for fitness

OKC Parks will open five new outdoor fitness courts with a grand opening April 6, launching a new partnership with the San Francisco-based National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The free outdoor fitness opportunities across Oklahoma City are for bodyweight exercises, circuit training and more.

04/01/2019 11:07 AM

Oklahoma City’s March sales tax summary

The March sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 3.9 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 8.8 percent.

03/26/2019 10:39 AM

Safe Place returns to OKC for youths who need immediate help

Black and yellow diamond-shaped signs on Oklahoma City fire stations and OnCue stores will mark the return of the National Safe Place Network to help young people who need immediate safety.

03/21/2019 12:59 PM

OKC Council considers July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council is considering a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise agreement.

03/13/2019 10:13 AM

City Council hires OKC’s first Artist-in-Residence

The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Erica Bonavida for the launch of the Artist-in-Residence program, managed by the Planning Department’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Bonavida, a painter who uses a realistic style, will work for the rest of 2019 from a studio in historic City Hall.

02/26/2019 2:43 PM

Oklahoma City’s February sales tax summary

The February sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 14.3 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.6 percent.

02/26/2019 11:16 AM

Oklahoma City purchases 240 Sports Complex

The Parks Department has purchased the 240 Sports Complex in south Oklahoma City with plans to renovate it in time for the spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons.

02/22/2019 8:30 AM

Cooper, Greenwell, Hamon and Stonecipher win election to Oklahoma City Council

Councilmen David Greenwell and Mark Stonecipher were re-elected and James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon won open seats in Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Council primary election.

02/12/2019 9:08 PM

Vote Tuesday in Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

02/11/2019 8:30 AM

Early voting is Thursday and Friday for Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8

Early voting is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Oklahoma City Council election on Feb. 12 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

02/07/2019 7:00 AM