The process includes draining, cleaning and refilling the canal and is expected to take approximately three and a half weeks, weather permitting. Parks staff are using small tractors, fire hoses and specialized equipment to remove accumulated silt and debris from the canal. Employees from the H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery are on site to safely relocate […]
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Lingo Construction hired for MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium
The Oklahoma City Council has approved a construction management services contract with Lingo Construction for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, a major project planned for the area just south of Bricktown that is expected to anchor a future sports and entertainment district. City officials say the decision marks an important milestone in moving the stadium […]
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Oklahoma Contemporary Names 2026 Founders Day Honorees
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center has announced the individuals and organizations it will honor at its 2026 Founders Day celebration, set for Thursday, March 26. The annual event recognizes leaders whose support and vision have helped shape Oklahoma’s arts and cultural landscape while expanding access to creative opportunities statewide. This year’s honorees include Governor Bill Anoatubby; […]
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Devon Carney’s Romeo & Juliet Comes to the Civic Center Music Hall
The world’s greatest love story takes the stage in breathtaking fashion as Oklahoma City Ballet presents Devon Carney’s Romeo & Juliet, running February 20–22 at the Civic Center Music Hall. This sweeping production brings Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy to life through powerful choreography, lush music, and dramatic storytelling. From the moment Romeo meets Juliet, passion ignites, […]
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Love Takes Root: Orchid Exhibition Blooms at Myriad Gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens is filling the Crystal Bridge Conservatory with color, fragrance and romance this winter. Love Takes Root: An Orchid Engagement opens Friday, Jan. 16, and runs through March 1, featuring more than 800 orchids arranged throughout the tropical conservatory. Set against the lush greenery of the Crystal Bridge, the exhibition celebrates orchids as […]
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Important dates to know for the Feb. 10 OKC mayoral election
Oklahoma City voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to choose the city’s next mayor. All registered Oklahoma City voters are eligible to participate.
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Construction begins Jan. 12 on $9.3 million NW 23rd Street Safety Project
Construction is set to start Jan. 12 on a $9.3 million street improvement project along about one mile of NW 23rd Street, from Western Avenue to Broadway Avenue, in the Uptown 23rd District. The project is a joint effort between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the City of Oklahoma City and is expected to […]
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Controversial Social Studies Standards Blocked
In a victory for educators and historians, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked the controversial social studies standards pushed by disgraced former state superintendent Ryan Walters. The court’s decision is a refreshing reminder that, sometimes, common sense prevails over political agendas. Here’s hoping this decision sparks positive change in Oklahoma classrooms!
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OKC BLM Activist Indicted
Oklahoma City activist Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, known for her prominent role in the Black Lives Matter movement, has been indicted on charges of fraud. Authorities allege that Dickerson embezzled over $3 million in funds from the organization. This revelation has sparked outrage among supporters and the community, who expected transparency and accountability in her […]
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Thunder on 30 Under 30
OKC is buzzing with pride as two locals make the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list! Leading the charge is the incredible Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s star point guard. Joining him is Leondre Lattimore, a renowned oil painter who focuses on Black Oklahomans and Western culture. Together, these two are not just transforming sports and […]