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Downtown drivers should avoid Sheridan and Robinson during morning commute
Downtown drivers are asked to avoid the intersection of Sheridan and Robinson during their Monday morning commute due to an accident involving a crane on Saturday.
09/25/2022 7:22 PM
Oklahoma City’s MAPS 3 Scissortail Park is Complete
Scissortail Park is now complete. The newly opened park extends from Oklahoma City Boulevard to the Skydance Bridge over Interstate 40 and stretches to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Altogether, Scissortail Park offers 70 acres of educational and recreational activities for OKC residents.
09/23/2022 8:18 AM
Enjoy five weeks of family films in OKC Parks
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation launches its Fall Family Film Series from Sept. 16 through Oct. 14.
09/12/2022 9:02 AM
Installation begins Sept. 14 on pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway
Northwest Expressway from Wilshire Boulevard to MacArthur Boulevard will close from midnight to 5 a.m. Sept. 14 so construction crews can hoist an iconic 121-foot pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway, east of Wilshire Boulevard.
09/08/2022 9:46 AM
City needs feedback on proposed zoning codes
The Oklahoma City Planning Department is hosting two open houses in September to get feedback from residents about how future residential and commercial development should look in the City.
09/02/2022 2:15 PM
City offers free landfill day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, September 10
Fall landscape season is upon us. That means Oklahoma City residential solid waste customers can get rid of their extra junk or landscape debris during the City’s Free Landfill Day on Saturday, September 10.
09/02/2022 11:06 AM
City Council selects operator for MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to select, The Freedom Center of Oklahoma City, LLC., as the operating partner for the MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center.
09/02/2022 8:36 AM
Auditions begin Sept. 2 for OKC Parks & Recreation’s first musical production
Aspiring actors ages 18 and up are encouraged to audition for a role in OKC Parks & Recreation’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
09/01/2022 4:54 PM
Oklahoma City’s Labor Day holiday schedule
Monday, Sept. 5: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Sept. 7. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses on a weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on a regular schedule. Free fares for both.
09/01/2022 10:38 AM
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice hosts town hall Sept. 15
Everyone is invited to join Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice for a community meeting from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place.
08/31/2022 1:52 PM
Oklahoma City’s August sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s August sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
08/31/2022 10:04 AM
2022-23 Oklahoma City Youth Council takes office
Seventeen Oklahoma City high school students began new terms as members of the 2022-23 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service. This class represents the 20th anniversary of the program.
08/30/2022 4:12 PM
Enroll in EMSAcare in September to cover your household for emergency ambulance service
September is EMSAcare month in Oklahoma City, when Oklahoma City residents may change their membership with the ambulance service from Sept. 1-30.
08/30/2022 9:35 AM
Entrance to Municipal Courts building temporarily shifts due to construction
Access to the Municipal Courts Building, 701 Couch Dr., will move to the exit doors for 12 weeks starting Aug. 29 while contractors make upgrades to the entrance.
08/26/2022 8:14 AM
Funeral procession for Oklahoma County deputy Sgt. Bobby Swartz may cause traffic delays
Friday’s funeral procession honoring Oklahoma County deputy Sgt. Bobby Swartz may cause traffic delays for drivers between 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.
08/25/2022 1:17 PM
Temporary closure of Kelley Ave from Wilshire Blvd to Musgrave Blvd
Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, Kelley Avenue will temporarily close from Wilshire Boulevard to Musgrave Boulevard.
08/17/2022 2:30 PM
City Council approves operators for two MAPS 4 projects
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve operator agreements for the Henrietta B. Foster Center and Diversion Hub as a part of MAPS 4.
08/17/2022
Strong sales tax collections boost MAPS 4 funding
Oklahoma City Council today voted to revise the MAPS 4 implementation plan, increasing the estimated revenue projected for MAPS 4 by $100 million to almost $1.1 billion.
08/16/2022 1:37 PM
MAPS 4 seeks public input for city-wide beautification efforts
The City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents to weigh in on future beautification projects they would like to see implemented as a part of MAPS 4 by completing a survey at BeautifyOKC.com.
08/15/2022 10:35 AM
City officials request water release from Canton Lake to meet Central Oklahoma drinking water needs
Utilities officials with the City of Oklahoma City are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to draw water from Lake Canton in northwest Oklahoma. The water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary drinking water source for OKC.
08/11/2022 3:37 PM