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Groundbreaking for northeast Oklahoma City’s Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center is Oct. 28
Join Mayor David Holt, Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice and other civic leaders at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 (rescheduled from Oct. 28 due to weather) to break ground on the new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast Oklahoma City.
10/23/2020 8:00 AM
Juvenile docket to resume as Oklahoma City Municipal Court moves to Phase 3 of re-opening
Unless public health conditions significantly deteriorate, the juvenile docket will resume at the Oklahoma City Municipal Court on Nov. 2 as it moves to Phase 3 of its re-opening.
10/21/2020 10:05 AM
Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance extended until Dec. 7
Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance is in place until at least Dec. 7 after the City Council voted Tuesday to extend the requirement to wear face coverings in indoor public places.
10/13/2020 9:41 AM
City of Oklahoma City hiring across a variety of career fields
The City of Oklahoma City is hiring across a variety of career fields, with listed positions across the organization waiting for the right applicant.
10/12/2020 1:00 PM
Request absentee ballot by Oct. 27 to vote by mail in Nov. 3 special election on amendments to Oklahoma City Charter
Request an absentee ballot by Oct. 27 to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 special election on proposed Oklahoma City Charter amendments that are primarily intended to modernize wording, address inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies with state law.
10/12/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City CARES Act funds dedicated to response, testing and tracing, and community support
With about three months to go before the federal government’s deadline, the City of Oklahoma City is on track to spend its COVID-19 relief funding on pandemic response, testing and tracing, and community support.
10/02/2020 8:29 AM
Oklahoma City celebrates Bike to Work Day with first protected bike lanes in expanding network
Oklahoma City is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, and cyclists can enjoy the ride in a protected bike lane for the first time.
09/24/2020 2:00 PM
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 9 for Nov. 3 special election on amendments to Oklahoma City Charter
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 9 for the Nov. 3 special election on proposed Oklahoma City Charter amendments that are primarily intended to modernize wording, address inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies with state law.
09/24/2020 10:31 AM
Drawings for Oklahoma City duck blinds to be Sept. 26
The annual drawings for duck blinds at Lake Stanley Draper and Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge will be Sept. 26.
09/18/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman tests positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
09/14/2020 3:10 PM
EMBARK adds bus shelters in Oklahoma City with ACOG air quality grant
Three new shelters at busy EMBARK bus stops and an upgraded crosswalk have been installed in northeast Oklahoma City thanks to an air quality grant.
09/09/2020 11:09 AM
Traffic and criminal arraignments resume as Oklahoma City Municipal Court moves to Phase 2 of re-opening
Unless public health conditions significantly deteriorate, traffic and criminal arraignments will resume at the Oklahoma City Municipal Court on Sept. 14 as it moves to Phase 2 of its re-opening.
09/09/2020 9:42 AM
Oklahoma City’s August sales and use tax summary
In the fourth monthly report showing effects from the COVID-19 economic crash, the August sales and use tax summary shows combined General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were well above the monthly projection and up slightly compared to the same month last year.
09/01/2020 2:27 PM
Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance extended until Oct. 20
Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance is in place until at least Oct. 20 after the City Council voted Tuesday to extend the requirement to wear face coverings in indoor public places.
09/01/2020 1:24 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.
08/31/2020 8:50 AM
Oklahoma City launches program to help live performance venues
Starting Aug. 27, owners and operators of live performance venues in Oklahoma City may go to okcSmallBizHelp.com to apply for COVID-19 disaster relief funds from the City of Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program.
08/26/2020 1:42 PM
Oklahoma City offers free landfill day for OKC trash customers Saturday, Sept. 12
Oklahoma City trash, recycling and bulky customers who need to get rid of extra junk or landscape debris can take advantage of the City’s Free Landfill Day on Saturday, Sept. 12.
08/25/2020 8:00 AM
Belle Isle Library renovation and expansion begins in northwest Oklahoma City
Work is beginning on the renovation and expansion of the Belle Isle Library in northwest Oklahoma City, the first major remodeling for the distinctive mid-century modern building since it opened in 1963.
08/19/2020 2:02 PM
OKC Parks 3-week mowing and maintenance schedule continues with COVID-19 staffing, budget effects
The OKC Parks reduced mowing schedule stemming from budget cuts means residents may find overgrown grass and other maintenance issues as the summer continues.
08/19/2020 1:47 PM
OKC Parks abre la Academia Virtual y After School Kids Club en centros comunitarios para estudiantes de aprendizaje virtual
OKC Parks abrirá una Virtual Academy and After School Kids Club en ocho centros comunitarios para los estudiantes de Oklahoma City que están inscritos en el plan de estudios de aprendizaje virtual de su escuela.
08/18/2020 3:35 PM