Construction on Oklahoma City’s new NBA arena reached another milestone Monday as crews began pouring the first elevated concrete decks at Continental Coliseum. The work marks a shift from months of foundation and underground construction to the building’s above-ground spaces. Crews started on the southeast side of the 750,000-square-foot arena and will work around the […]
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Help name Oklahoma City’s snowplow fleet
Oklahoma City is getting ready for winter – and this year, residents can help give the City’s snowplows a little personality. The City is asking the public to submit names for its fleet of 34 snowplows, with suggestions inspired by everything from OKC landmarks and neighborhoods to the Thunder, Route 66, local food, arts and […]
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OK Humane launches $40 million campaign for new campus
The Oklahoma Humane Society has launched a $40 million campaign to build a new centralized campus in southwest Oklahoma City. The “Unleash the Possibilities” campaign has already raised more than $31 million. Plans call for a 53,000-square-foot campus on 14.5 acres at 4001 SW 15th St., with construction expected to begin this fall and an […]
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Animal Conference 2026: We All Have a Role in Animal Welfare
The fifth Animal Conference will be bookended by two notable speakers, both of whom have dedicated their lives to the protection of animals: biologist Jeff Corwin, whose shows have appeared on Disney, ABC, and Animal Planet, and Dr. Temple Grandin, professor, activist, advisor to the ranching industry, and subject of the eponymous film starring Claire […]
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Canton Lake water release planned to replenish Lake Hefner
Oklahoma City officials plan to release water from Canton Lake later this month to replenish Lake Hefner after prolonged heat and dry conditions caused water levels to drop significantly. The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the release, scheduled to begin Sept. 17. Lake Hefner is […]
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City of OKC reminds residents of year-round odd/even watering schedule
Oklahoma City Utilities is reminding residents that the city’s odd/even outdoor watering schedule is in effect year-round, as continued heat and dry conditions put additional pressure on the city’s water supply. Under the ordinance, addresses ending in an odd number – 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 – may use outdoor sprinklers on odd-numbered calendar […]
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OKC tourism reaches record $4.8 billion economic impact
Oklahoma City welcomed 25 million visitors in 2025, generating a record $4.8 billion in economic impact across the metro, according to a new Tourism Economics study. Visitor spending grew 3.5 percent, averaging $7.9 million per day. Of the city’s 25 million visitors, 16.5 million were day-trippers and 8.4 million stayed overnight. Overnight visitors accounted for […]
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Despite overwhelming public opposition, Oklahoma City Council passes Flock extension
With a 5-3 vote, Oklahoma City Council decided to renew its contract with Flock Safety to operate their controversial Automatic License Plate Reader cameras for a third consecutive year. Mayor David Holt voted “yes” on the renewal, as did council members Katrina Avers, Bradley Carter, Todd Stone and Matthew Hinkle. Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher […]
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OKC Streetcar fares are now permanently free
The OKC Streetcar is officially free to ride. The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) adopted a resolution Aug. 7 eliminating fares on the OKC Streetcar and establishing permanent zero-fare service. EMBARK launched a free-fare pilot program in January to determine whether eliminating the cost of riding would increase streetcar use. According to a […]
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City seeks public input on Downtown OKC Strategic Plan
Oklahoma City officials are asking residents, business owners and visitors to help shape the future of downtown by participating in a public survey for the Downtown Oklahoma City Strategic Plan. The long-range planning effort will guide future decisions involving Downtown and Bricktown, including land use, transportation, housing, public spaces, infrastructure and private development. City planners […]