Construction has begun on a bike and pedestrian bridge that will span the Oklahoma River at Eastern Avenue, north of OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. The MAPS 4 pedestrian bridge will connect the trail on the south shore to the four-mile Greenway River Trail on the north shore.
05/22/2024 8:46 AM
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, May 29. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule. RAPID operates on a 30-minute frequency from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. OKC Streetcar operates on a regular schedule.
05/21/2024 8:39 AM
The following damage was reported after severe storms and a tornado passed through Oklahoma City on May 19.
05/20/2024 12:14 PM
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 Parks invites the community to the grand opening of the newly constructed Woodson Park Athletic Complex, 3403 S May Ave. The $13-million Athletic Complex, funded through Better Streets, Safer City bond election, includes six lighted softball fields, four lighted soccer/football fields and more.
04/22/2024 11:29 AM
April is Earth Month, and for residents tackling spring cleaning projects, here are a few tips from the Oklahoma City Utilities Department on how to make your cleaning efforts more earth- or eco-friendly.
04/17/2024 9:31 AM
In advance of the final regulations from the EPA, and for multiple years prior, OKC Utilities tested for PFAS compounds through contaminant monitoring. All sample results for the forever chemicals regulated in the NPDWR have been below 4 ppt.
04/15/2024 9:57 AM
Celebrate Earth Day by joining OKC Parks and Squeeze Every Drop, the City’s water conservation program, for a workshop to learn about natural gardening practices, composting, attracting pollinators and choosing native, tough plants for your landscape.
04/11/2024 1:12 PM