Edmond’s planning commission signed off on a Whataburger site plan at the Covell exit, adding another national chain to a growing mix of restaurants and retail. The move follows years of public infrastructure investment to ready the interchange for more development.

Robinson Park has rebranded the west half of the former Chesapeake campus as The Peake and is marketing the 14‑building site for offices, retail and housing. The developer plans to preserve on‑site amenities while leasing and selling space.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled in favor of proceeding with a $1 billion entertainment district in Norman without a public vote, despite a petition against the funding plan.

New affordable housing development, Portland Place Apartments, opens in Oklahoma City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, exemplifying a successful public-private partnership effort.

City officials approved a sale contract for the long-vacant Roosevelt School, putting a developer on a timeline to begin construction by April 2027 and convert the landmark into apartments.

A city packet shared with council lays out seat counts, a recessed field and a revised budget for OKC’s new MAPS 4 stadium. The plan also sketches a 50‑acre entertainment district.

Oklahoma City Council approves the construction of the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, managed by Lingo Construction Services, with construction starting in spring and an expected opening in early 2028.

The Del City Police Department used Facebook to invite people to consider a law enforcement career in their recruitment post, highlighting benefits such as non-sick leave and encouraging certified officers to apply.

Oklahoma City officials remind residents of the ban on fireworks within city limits and stress safety, providing a hotline for reporting illegal fireworks use.

Yukon adjusts public services for New Year's Day, with closures and shifted trash pickup from January 1-4, 2026, as shared by the city government on social media.

Allegiant Airlines announces nonstop flights from Oklahoma City to Gulf Shores starting May 22, 2026, with fares from $49.

Norman, Oklahoma, began a new affordable housing project with community partners, emphasizing creating debt-free homes and addressing a 9,000-unit shortfall.

Tulsa launched "Safe Move Tulsa” to end street homelessness, housed 25 people, and plans to help 300+ in nine months, involving community partnerships and mixed funding sources.