Oklahoma City Council, Community Service Council (CSC) and CSC’s Oklahoma Veteran Alliance recognized 11 companies from across Oklahoma City today for becoming Veteran Employer Champions.
11/07/2023 9:52 AM
The Veterans Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below: Veterans Day (observed Friday, Nov. 10) Trash and recycling collection as usual. EMBARK buses and OKC Streetcar on a regular schedule Nov. 10. Free fares for both on Saturday, Nov. 11.
11/07/2023 8:42 AM
People interested in a career as a Dispatcher Trainee with OKC’s 911 are encouraged to apply online by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 7. Applicants who pass the screening will be invited to take a test between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 at 420 W. Main St.
11/06/2023 12:07 PM
To address homelessness differently in Oklahoma City, a new system of governance called the Key to Home Partnership was launched in April 2023. The Partnership is a public-private partnership of over 40 agencies whose mission is to prevent and end homelessness in Oklahoma City alongside the City.
11/01/2023 2:25 PM
Strike crews from Oklahoma City’s Public Works Department will report to work at midnight tonight to monitor bridges and overpasses along the City’s snow routes. Six trucks mounted with salt spreaders will treat slick spots if ice begins to form.
10/29/2023 3:36 PM
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt proclaimed October as National Code Compliance Month earlier this week. The City’s Code Enforcement team invites residents and property owners to celebrate the work done by the code inspectors, who help ensure our collective health and safety.
10/27/2023 8:57 AM
Everyone is invited to join Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper for a community meeting on homelessness from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St.
10/24/2023 9:28 AM
Oklahoma City’s October sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and above the combined monthly projection. The General Fund pays for the City’s day-to-day operations. Sales tax is the General Fund’s largest single source of revenue.
10/24/2023 8:53 AM
The brief public survey is available at http://bit.ly/WRWASurvey or flyokc.com. Oklahoma City residents and airport visitors, including international travelers, are invited to share their feedback. The survey will be available through Monday, Nov. 13.
10/19/2023 10:23 AM
Take a walk on the wild side at Martin Nature Park at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21. Our seasoned naturalists will guide you and your child through the beautiful landscape of Martin Park, where you’ll experience the wonders of nature and learn about our native wildlife.
10/17/2023 2:16 PM
The one-stop hiring event will be downtown at 420 W. Main St between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 19. Adults looking for full-time careers in the Airports, Parks and Utilities departments are invited to interview for grounds and waterline maintenance positions.
10/13/2023 11:57 AM
Check out these weekend events hosted by the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department. OKC Parks has something for everyone. H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery, located at 10940 N. Meridian Ave., is holding its open house Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.
10/12/2023 12:00 PM
The City of Oklahoma City selected Community Health Centers of Oklahoma as the operator of the new MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center at NE 36th Street and Lincoln Boulevard.
10/12/2023 8:53 AM
Will Rogers World Airport (WRWA) saw another record month this year with passenger traffic. For September, OKC had 373,049 passengers, which is 9.7% higher than 2022 and 4.03% higher than the previous record set in September 2019.
10/11/2023 4:42 PM
Satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live, work, raise children, visit and retire is significantly above the national average according to results from the City’s annual survey administered in July by surveyor, ETC Institute.
10/10/2023 11:14 AM
MAPS 4 and the Freedom Center of Oklahoma City invite community members to attend a listening session and provide input that will inform the design of the future MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center at NE 25th Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
10/09/2023 8:48 AM
The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Fredrick Douglas Ave., is hosting our fall film series with “Sing 2” on Friday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free for the entire family. Martin Park’s Rise and Shine Kayaking adventure will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m.
10/04/2023 4:18 PM
As part of the City of Oklahoma City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI), the Metro Park Neighborhood Association selected three local artists for public art in the median along Linwood Boulevard. Metro Park adopted the triangle at North Western Avenue and Linwood Diagonal.
10/03/2023 1:49 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare has a plea: can you adopt or foster a dog from the OKC Animal Shelter? To help relieve the overcapacity dog population, the Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for all adoptable dogs.
09/29/2023 10:47 AM
Oklahoma City Council approved a letter of intent with the Oklahoma City Thunder today that potentially retains the team in OKC beyond 2050 and called a citywide election for Dec.12 to build a new, publicly owned downtown arena.
09/26/2023 1:20 PM