Oklahoma City’s Financial Strength Grows, Earning a “B” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Oklahoma City's financial report

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Oklahoma City received ‘B’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Oklahoma House Passes Texas-Style Abortion Ban

Gov. Stitt is expected to sign the measure, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected and leaves enforcement to civil suits.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs Bill Criminalizing Abortion

SB 612 makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, as states continue to peel back abortion protections.

Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Banning Transgender Girl Athletes

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the Save Women's Sports Act, which prevents people assigned male at birth from competing in women's sports.

City Of Oklahoma City: Learn About Tornado Safety With Oklahoma City Emergency Management, March 24

Oklahoma gets an average of 56 tornados a year. They can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. Learn how to kee ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Fairy Garden Themed Daddy Daughter Dance

Dads and daughters are invited to dance the night away at the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department's annual Daddy Daughter Danc ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Irrigation System Replacement Begins At Lake Hefner's South Golf Course

After more than 50 years, the irrigation system on the south golf course at Lake Hefner is getting a much-needed upgrade.

City Of Oklahoma City: OKC Encourages Water Use Awareness During Fix A Leak Week March 14-20

Nationwide, household water leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually. Oklahoma City water customers can lose thousand ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Special Collection April 2 For Computers, Tires, Ammunition, And Medication

Oklahoma City will host a special collection for unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medication from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City Receives Aaa Bond Rating From Moody's And AAA From S&P; Affirm Stable Outlook

Moody's Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings have each affirmed the City of Oklahoma City's top-notch bond rating and stable long-te ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City's February Sales And Use Tax Summary

Oklahoma City's February sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combin ...

City Of Oklahoma City: City Council Considers Proposed Ward Map As Redistricting Process Moves Forward

Oklahoma City's ward boundaries will shift this spring in a once-in-a-decade requirement to rebalance the population in OKC's eight ward ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Council Approves Transfer Of $80 Million To MAPS 4 Investment And Operating Trust

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a transfer of $80 million from Oklahoma City MAPS 4 sales tax collections to the a ...

City Of Oklahoma City: City Council Receives Recommendations Made By Law Enforcement Policy Task Force And Community Policing Working Group

Oklahoma City Council received a report today that includes 39 recommendations focused on de-escalation, community engagement and accoun ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Thursday Trash Collection Moved To Saturday, Feb. 26

02/23/2022

City Of Oklahoma City: New Ordinance Requires Dog Owners To Protect Their Pets In Freezing Weather

Oklahoma City Council passed an emergency ordinance today requiring dog owners to protect their dogs when the temperature dips below 32 ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Free Rain Garden Clinic And Clean Up At Memorial Park

02/15/2020

City Of Oklahoma City: City Of OKC Hosts Job Fair, March 3

Adults of all ages, education levels, work experiences and perspectives are invited to a job fair to learn about and apply for career op ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Lake Hefner Dam Road To Close For Construction Beginning February 14

Lake Hefner Drive along the north side of Lake Hefner (aka the Dam Road) will close to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic, including car ...

City Of Oklahoma City: David Holt Re-Elected To Second Mayoral Term

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City Of Oklahoma City: City Auditor Jim Williamson Dies At 61

City Auditor Jim Williamson lost his battle with cancer at his home on February 3 at the age of 61.

City Of Oklahoma City: City Of OKC Winter Storm Situation Update #2 – Feb. 3

Snow and low temperatures are affecting Oklahoma City and are expected to continue through Friday. This is an update on city services an ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Friday Trash Collection Moved To Sunday, Feb. 6

The City of Oklahoma City is postponing trash and recycling collection for tomorrow, Friday, February 4 due to ongoing weather condition ...

City Of Oklahoma City: City Of OKC Winter Storm Situation Update #1 – Feb. 2

Snow and low temperatures are affecting Oklahoma City and are expected to continue through Thursday.

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City's January Sales And Use Tax Summary

Oklahoma City's January sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combine ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Thursday Trash Collection Moved To Saturday, Feb. 5

The City of Oklahoma City is postponing trash and recycling collection for Thursday, February 3 due to the winter storm. Customers who h ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City Council Approves Urban Chickens And Quail

After more than seven years of debate, City Council today approved the raising of chickens and quail in Oklahoma City backyards.

City Of Oklahoma City: General Election For Oklahoma City Mayor Is Feb. 8

Oklahoma City voters head to the polls on Feb. 8 to cast ballots in the general mayoral election.

City Of Oklahoma City: Coyne/Hirst Spin Art Unveiled At OKC Convention Center

Artwork created by Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne and world-renown artist Damien Hirst now has a home at the Oklahoma City Convention ...

Oklahoma City, OK received ‘C’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

City Of Oklahoma City: Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice Hosts Meetings On Northeast Development, Jan. 25, 27 & 29

Everyone is invited to Join Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice for a series of meetings to learn about projects underway within Northeast Ok ...

Oklahoma City-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Data

The Oklahoma County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schedule

01/12/2022

City Of Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City Begins Redistricting Process

The first draft of an Oklahoma City ward redistricting map is available for review on okc.gov/redistricting. The site includes a short v ...

City Of Oklahoma City: Turn Off Sprinklers During Freezing Weather

Residents and business owners are reminded to turn off their automatic sprinkler systems when the threat of freezing weather moves into ...

City Of Oklahoma City: OKC Residents Asked To Take Natural Disaster Survey

Oklahoma City residents can help the City get federal grants for projects that reduce property damage from natural disasters by taking a ...

City Of Oklahoma City: City Of Oklahoma City Offers Options For Christmas Tree Disposal

12/27/2021