Oklahoma travelers looking to speed up their return from international trips will have an opportunity later this month to complete the final step in the Global Entry enrollment process without leaving the state. Officials at Will Rogers World Airport will host a three-day Global Entry enrollment event July 28-30, giving travelers with conditionally approved applications […]
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OKC Zoo welcomes sixth endangered Asian elephant calf
OKC Zoo welcomes sixth endangered Asian elephant calf The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its sixth endangered Asian elephant calf after 31-year-old Asha gave birth to a female on Friday, June 26. The calf arrived nearly two months ahead of schedule, making the birth an early surprise for the Zoo’s elephant care […]
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OKC Animal Shelter pauses intake after more than 500 animals seized from southeast Oklahoma City home
The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended animal intake through Tuesday after taking in more than 350 animals recovered late Thursday night from a home in southeast Oklahoma City. According to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, the seizure included a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and a horse. […]
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Overnight NW Expressway Closures Begin June 21 for May Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Motorists traveling through one of Oklahoma City’s busiest intersections should prepare for several nights of road closures beginning Sunday, June 21, as work ramps up on the May Avenue bridge replacement project. The City of Oklahoma City announced that overnight closures on Northwest Expressway will be necessary to allow crews to safely demolish and remove […]
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OKC approves plans for new indoor softball facility at Devon Park
Oklahoma City is taking another step toward strengthening its reputation as the Softball Capital of the World. The Oklahoma City Council approved final plans June 2 for a new indoor softball practice facility at Devon Park, a $25.4 million project funded through the City’s 2025 Bond program. A groundbreaking ceremony is expected in fall 2026. […]
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Work begins on May Avenue bridge replacement over NW Expressway
Construction is set to begin May 26 on a major traffic improvement project at May Avenue and Northwest Expressway, bringing lane closures, shifting traffic patterns and a redesigned interchange to one of Oklahoma City’s busiest corridors. The City of Oklahoma City, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, announced work will start Tuesday, May […]
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Construction Continues Along NW 23rd with New Street Closures, Crosswalk Work
Construction on the NW 23rd streetscape project continues moving through the district this month, with several new traffic impacts and pedestrian updates expected over the coming weeks. According to project officials, Hudson Avenue is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, May 12, bringing some relief to drivers and businesses in the area. Work will also begin May […]
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State of Homelessness Address set for May 7 in OKC
Oklahoma City residents are invited to take part in an upcoming community conversation on homelessness, as the Key to Home Partnership hosts its annual State of Homelessness Address on Thursday, May 7. The event will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Yale Theater and is free and open to the public. Organizers say […]
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MAPS 3 wellness center to be named for Mick and Terri Cornett
The MAPS 3 northwest Oklahoma City wellness facility will soon carry the name of a former mayor and his late wife. City officials announced the MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at 11501 N. Rockwell Ave. will be renamed the Mick and Terri Cornett MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, honoring their contributions to the […]
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OKC Memorial 31st Remembrance Ceremony Sunday, April 19
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will once again gather the community in reflection and remembrance on Sunday, April 19, marking 31 years since the 1995 bombing that forever changed the city. The annual Remembrance Ceremony honors the 168 people who were killed, as well as the survivors and countless others whose lives were […]