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Residents encouraged to prepare for potential snow
With the chance of snow and ice blowing into Oklahoma City on Thursday, residents are encouraged to prepare for continued freezing temperatures. Here are some things you need to know.
01/08/2025 9:33 AM
OKC Parks opens Little League Baseball® registration for second season
Baseball players with dreams of playing in the Little League® World Series can now sign up for their shot this spring with OKC Little League Baseball®.
01/06/2025 1:18 PM
Residents have until Jan. 15 to help shape Oklahoma City’s 2025 bond program
Oklahoma City residents have until Jan. 15 to drop a pin on the map at okc.gov/go and tell the City leaders where they have infrastructure needs in their neighborhoods and community. Ideas range from street repaving, widening and traffic lights to sidewalks, drainage, park improvements and more.
01/02/2025 2:52 PM
Oklahoma City’s December sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s December sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and above the combined monthly projection.
12/31/2024 3:02 PM
Oklahoma City’s New Year’s Day schedule
The New Year’s Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below:
12/27/2024 9:53 AM
Report illegal fireworks in OKC to 297-2222, leave 911 lines open for emergencies
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 on New Year's Eve.
12/26/2024 11:26 AM
OKC Council approves new home-sharing rules
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council approved a new set of rules for home-sharing and short-term rental services like Airbnb and VRBO operating in Oklahoma City. The new, more stringent rules take effect Feb. 16, 2025.
12/20/2024 11:10 AM
Oklahoma City’s Christmas holiday schedule
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24): Trash or recycling pickup as usual. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
12/19/2024 2:33 PM
Community groundbreaking ceremony planned for Capitol Hill Plaza and trail spur Jan. 15
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Everyone is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new outdoor multicultural plaza being built in historic Capitol Hill’s Calle Dos Cinco. The ceremony will be held on Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at We the People Consulting, 228 SW 25th Street.
12/19/2024 11:03 AM
Oklahoma City releases draft Vision Zero Action Plan for resident comments
The City of Oklahoma City has released a draft of the Vision Zero Action Plan designed to reduce fatal crashes, improve roadway safety and create a safer transportation system throughout Oklahoma City. The plan is available for public review and comments on the project website until Jan. 8.
12/19/2024 8:40 AM
OKC residents can recycle, dispose their live Christmas trees
Instead of leaving your live Christmas tree at the curb, turn it into free mulch with OKC Parks. OKC residents can drop off their natural Christmas trees between Dec. 26 – Jan. 15 for OKC Parks to mulch at one of two locations: Will Rogers Park or Wheeler Park.
12/18/2024 8:50 AM
Know what’s “Naughty” and what’s “Nice” for your recycling cart this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to remind everyone about what’s “Naughty” and “Nice” for residential curbside recycling. To learn more about recycling right in Oklahoma City, go to okc.gov/recycle.
12/17/2024 9:12 AM
Residents encouraged to join virtual workshop on how to provide input for OKC’s 2025 bond program
The City of Oklahoma City will host a virtual workshop about how residents can provide input on a bond election planned for the fall of 2025. The workshop will take place from noon – 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2025, at vision.okc.gov/go-bond-2025/virtual-meeting-go-bond-meeting.
12/12/2024 3:46 PM
OKC Utilities adds third round of storm debris collection for areas affected by the Nov. 3 tornadoes
Storm debris pick-up will begin Jan. 6, 2025. This final collection is for residential trash customers in the designated areas at okc.gov/debrismap. There will be no storm debris collection in the area until Jan. 6.
12/12/2024 10:44 AM
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed Dec. 20
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 20, for maintenance and reopen Saturday, Dec. 21. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave. accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.
12/12/2024 8:56 AM
Road improvements limit access to Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, James E. Stewart Golf Course
The northernmost portion of Frederick Douglass Avenue will be closed through January for road replacement and repair. This closure will affect access to the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center and the James E. Stewart Golf Course. Patrons should now turn east on Frederick Douglass Avenue from MLK.
12/11/2024 3:40 PM
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were below this month last year and below the combined monthly projection.
12/10/2024 11:26 AM
OKC Parks announces winter closure dates
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has announced 2024-2025 winter closure dates for its facilities. Community centers, performing arts centers and gyms will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3. Recreation centers and senior centers will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
12/09/2024 9:45 AM
Key to Home Partnership requests donations to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm
The Key to Home Partnership is asking the community for donations to help people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City stay safe and warm during the cold winter months. As temperatures begin to drop, warm clothing and additional layers are necessary to combat the bitter cold.
12/06/2024 11:09 AM
Eight candidates file for City Council general election
Eight candidates filed to run for Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7. The general election is Feb. 11, 2025. All voters in Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7 can vote.
12/04/2024 5:09 PM