City of OKC employees have Juneteenth off — city offices closed
The City of Oklahoma City employees have Juneteenth, June 19, as a holiday. We provide info about what services are and are not available.
City of OKC adds over 100 positions with 2024 city budget approval
City of Oklahoma City will add over 100 positions to its workforce with the approval of the $1.9 billion city budget for 2024 fiscal year.
Juneteenth on the East festival provides fun, music in OKC
It's time for the annual Juneteenth on the East Festival which will be all weekend this year along the historic NE 23rd Street corridor.
Bice votes for U.S. House bill to ‘protect gas stoves’
Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District Representative Stephanie Bice announced Wednesday that she had voted to "protect gas stoves."
Over 60 people diverted from jail and into mental health services
A new collaboration between state and Oklahoma County officials is diverting people who need mental health care from jail and into treatment.
Argument leads to shooting death in far SE Oklahoma City
An argument between two men in far SE Oklahoma City ended with one being shot to death and the other being booked for first-degree murder.
Confirmed — Canine influenza at OKC Animal Shelter
After an outbreak of canine influenza in the winter, the OKC Animal Shelter is now dealing with another confirmed outbreak.
OKCPS moves forward on plans for bond projects
Okla City Public Schools Board of Ed voted to give Supt. McDaniel authority to close land deals on large building projects Monday.
Death of two people thought to be murder-suicide in northside OKC
A woman and a man are dead from what police believe was a murder-suicide in north Oklahoma City late Sunday night.
OKC Mayor Holt elected 2025-26 President – U.S. Conf of Mayors
United States Conference of Mayors membership elected David Holt, OKC Mayor, to serve as the organization's President for 2025-2026.
Downtown OKC trees bring benefits, beauty to city life
Getting trees to thrive in the harsh environments of urban life is no easy feat. Yet, the City of Oklahoma City has done it. How?
OKC Animal Shelter closed after second 2023 respiratory outbreak
A new round of respiratory illness has broken out at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. Staff have closed it to contain the spread of disease.
Pride Month kicks off in OKC, Legends and Rebels honored
Pride Month in OKC kicked off at the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance (OKCPA) Opening Ceremony on June 1 naming this year's Legends and Rebels.
Argument leads to shooting death on west side of OKC
Oklahoma City's 36th homicide took place on OKC's near west side in the dark early hours of Thursday morning.
Homelessness in OKC slightly higher by most recent count
The results of the annual Point-in-Time count of Oklahoma City's homeless population have been released. The count is slightly higher.
