Oklahoma City offices to close for Champions Parade June 24

The City of Oklahoma City offices will close, and most City services will not be available on June 24 to accommodate the City’s historic Champions Parade. City services will resume on June 25.

06/23/2025 12:38 PM

OKC to celebrate Thunder's first NBA championship with historic parade

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions, and the city is celebrating their victory with a championship parade. The 2025 Champions Parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24.

06/22/2025 9:08 PM

Airport impact expected with Thunder return on Friday

06/19/2025 9:30 AM

Oklahoma City awarded $500k Brownfields Assessment grant from EPA

Yesterday, the Oklahoma City Council approved a $500,000, four-year Brownfields Assessment grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. Brownfields are underused properties that may have environmental contaminants that complicate their redevelopment.

06/18/2025 10:40 AM

OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed June 27

Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Friday, Friday, June 27, for maintenance and will reopen Saturday, June 28.

06/18/2025 9:51 AM

Oklahoma City releases 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report

The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has released its latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as the Drinking Water Quality Report, confirming that the City’s drinking water had zero drinking water violations and continues to meet or exceed all standards set by the EPA and ODEQ.

06/18/2025 9:32 AM

OKC and Thunder approve agreements to keep the Thunder in OKC through at least 2053

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council approved four agreements that will retain the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball team in OKC through at least 2053.

06/17/2025 3:17 PM

Community donation covers puppy adoptions at OKC Animal Shelter

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare’s effort to place 175 dogs into homes this week is gaining momentum thanks to a generous donation from a local resident who wishes to remain anonymous. The support comes as the shelter works to alleviate overcrowding and create space for incoming animals.

06/13/2025 2:43 PM

Residents invited to listening session for first MAPS 4 Youth Center

MAPS 4 and Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County invite community members to a listening session to share ideas and input that will shape programming at the first MAPS 4 Youth Center at Woodson Park, 3403 S. May Ave.

06/12/2025 10:52 AM

Overcrowding prompts reduced adoption fees at Oklahoma City Animal Shelter

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is encouraging community support this week to help relieve overcrowding at the Shelter. A recent influx of dogs has pushed the facility beyond its ideal capacity, and the Shelter is seeking the public’s help to find positive outcomes for animals in its care.

06/12/2025 8:39 AM

La Ciudad de OKC celebra la inauguración del Coliseo OG&E de MAPS 4 en los Terrenos de la Feria

El día de hoy, funcionarios de la Ciudad han cortado la cinta inaugural del nuevo Coliseo OG&E de MAPS 4 ubicado en los Terrenos de la Feria de OKC.

06/11/2025 2:06 PM

City celebrates opening of MAPS 4 OG&E Coliseum at OKC Fairgrounds

Today, City officials cut the ribbon on the new MAPS 4 OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds. The 216,164-square-foot coliseum will be operated by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and is located just south of the Jim Norick Arena. The new coliseum replaces the Jim Norick Arena.

06/11/2025 1:43 PM

Oklahoma City Shelter waives dog adoption fees June 21

To celebrate National Dog Party Day, Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation is sponsoring the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter’s adoption fees for all dogs on Saturday, June 21.

06/10/2025 6:58 PM

Artist sought to create iconic sculpture commemorating Route 66’s centennial

Oklahoma City has launched a call-to-artist, inviting artists to create a quintessential sculpture commemorating the 100th anniversary of historic U.S. Route 66. The artwork will be installed on or near North Classen Boulevard, part of the original 1926 route.

06/10/2025 3:13 PM

Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule

The Juneteenth holiday schedule for City of OKC: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.

06/10/2025 11:30 AM

Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks

To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks.

06/10/2025 11:07 AM

No llame al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales

Con el fin de mantener las líneas del 911 despejadas para las personas que enfrentan emergencias de vida o muerte, la Ciudad de Oklahoma City pide a sus residentes que no llamen al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales.

06/10/2025 11:00 AM

Không báo cáo hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép qua đường dây 911

Để duy trì tình trạng thông suốt cho các đường dây điện thoại 911 phục vụ những người gặp phải tình huống khẩn cấp đe dọa đến tính mạng, Thành phố Oklahoma yêu cầu cư dân không gọi đến 911 để báo cáo về hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép.

06/10/2025 11:00 AM

Judge Philippa C. James announces retirement

Oklahoma City Presiding Municipal Judge Philippa C. James will retire on June 30 after 28 years of service with Oklahoma City Municipal Court. Judge James began her career with the City on July 1, 1997, when members of the Oklahoma City Council appointed her a Municipal Judge.

06/10/2025 8:05 AM

Borchardt named Oklahoma City IT Director

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Dusty Borchardt as the next Information Technology Director. His official start date is effective immediately.

06/04/2025 2:16 PM