News & Updates
ODOT highway project getting underway
Apr 22, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation notified the City of McAlester that contractors will close the Fourteenth Street intersection to through traffic on April 23, 2024 as a construction project on US Highway 69 (George Nigh Expressway) gets underway.
Some reminders and tips for businesses managing F.O.G.S.
Mar 11, 2024
If you put Fats, Oils, Greases, and other solids (FOGS) down the drain, they will harden into a gooey, sticky mess that clings to the walls in your household pipes or city sewer lines. Once attached, they begin to form clogs that reduces water flow and could cause a costly and disgusting sewage backup into your home, neighborhood, or business!
City of McAlester receives financial award for ninth consecutive year
Nov 09, 2023
The City of McAlester is honored to receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for a ninth consecutive year.
Dates Announced For 2023 City-Wide Garage Sale
Aug 02, 2023
The 2023 McAlester/Krebs City-Wide Garage Sale is almost here!!! September 29th & 30th, 2023. Apply online at: https://mcalester.rja.revize.com/forms/6245 or call (918)424-1923.
City Offices Closed 12pm-5pm March 29th, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH NOON TO 5:00 P.M. FOR THE FUNERAL OF MCALESTER POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH BARLOWCITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH NOON TO 5:00 P.M. FOR THE FUNERAL OF MCALESTER POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH BARLOW
City Offices Closed 8am-1pm March 22nd, 2023
Mar 20, 2023
offices will be closed March 22nd, 2023 for Captain Richard Parks Funeral services.City Offices Closed
No Business to be Discussed
FY 2022-2024 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal - McAlester Regional Airport
Feb 28, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - The City of McAlester, OK as sponsor for the McAlester Regional Airport hereby announces a proposed overall DBE goal for its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The proposed overall goal for FAA-AIP funded projects in FY 2022 through FY 2024 is 2.28%. View DBE GOAL By clicking this Link here.
City of McAlester receives $20,000 for glass removal at Hunter Park from TSET.
Jan 20, 2023
City of McAlester received $20,000 in 2021 for glass removal for the Michael J. Hunter Park. To the right of the picture is a walking trail that connects the city with the park. Behind the group are benches for picnics, lights and big rocks for kids to climb on.
Front Row:
Stephanie Giacomo, Grant Writer and Administrator
John Browne, Mayor
Thomas Larson, Director of Public Information and Outreach
Debbie Vega, Healthy Living Program Coordinator
Megan Waters, Executive Director of Keep McAlester Beautiful
Jennifer Vaezi, Healthy Living Assistant Coordinator
Ashley Kennon, Public Information Officer
Back Row:
Maureen Harrison, Community Member
Helen Turner, Community Member
Regina Turner, Community Member
Shelli Colbert, Payroll Officer
Tabetha Howel, Codes Enforcement Officer
Tommy Hill, Director of Public Works
Johnny Reich, Engineering TechnicianPittsburg County Burn Ban Extended
Oct 06, 2022
The Pittsburg County burn ban has been extended through October the 17th due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity which elevates fire risks. This includes all outdoor burning. Please do not throw cigarettes out of vehicle windows. Call 911 to report any brush fires in your area.
Canceled Voluntary Precautionary Boil Advisory City of McAlester and Rural Water Districts 5, 6, 7, 9 & 16
Sep 28, 2022
Canceled Voluntary Precautionary Boil Advisory City of McAlester and Rural Water Districts 5, 6, 7, 9 & 16
Sep 27, 2022
The City of McAlester received water monitoring results on samples from throughout the system at approximately 4:50 p.m. on September 27, 2022. All samples were satisfactory and within the standards set by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for public drinking water. At this time, we are canceling the Voluntary Precautionary Boil Advisory implemented as a result of the previously elevated turbidity levels. We appreciate the cooperation and patience of residents and businesses during this time.
Voluntary Precautionary Boil Advisory City of McAlester and Rural Water Districts 5, 6, 7, 9 & 16
Sep 27, 2022
WARNING VOLUNTARY, PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY CITY OF MCALESTER and RURAL WATER DISTRICTS #5, 6, 7, 9 & 16
Public Water Supply ID: 1020609
September 27, 2022
Due to high turbidity levels in the drinking water supplied to the City of McAlester and reliant water districts may be unsafe for human consumption. As a precaution, it is advised that the consumers of this water system bring the water to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, consumption, food preparation, baby formula preparation, dish washing, tooth brushing, ice making, wound care, and bathing infants who may ingest bath water. Alternatively, bottled water or another acceptable water source may be used.
Important Note: This precautionary boil advisory is not related to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is important to continue to wash your hands during the precautionary boil advisory.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Questions concerning this situation should be addressed to the McAlester Police Department at 918-423-1212. The City of McAlester has collected water samples from the designated areas throughout the system and they are on the way to Tulsa for lab testing. The samples take up to 24- 48 hours to process. If all samples are satisfactory, we will lift the voluntary precautionary boil advisory at that time.
Address of PWS:
5200 Waterworks Rd.
McAlester, OK 74501
County: Pittsburg
Further general information can be found on the DEQ website: www.deq.ok.gov
Precautionary Boil Advisory City of McAlester and Rural Water Districts 5, 6, 7, 9 & 16
Sep 25, 2022
A precautionary boil advisory is in place for the City of McAlester and Rural Water Districts 5, 6, 7, 9 & 16.
This advisory is a result of a loss of pressure in the water system along with a treatment process that does not meet requirements leading to higher turbidity in the water and the potential for contamination as a result of this situation. The drinking water quality is unknown; to protect yourself, you may choose to boil your water. As a precaution, it is advised that the consumers of this water system bring the water to a full rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption, food preparation, baby formula preparation, dish washing, tooth brushing, ice making, wound care, and bathing infants who may ingest bath water. Alternatively, you may use bottled water for these purposes. This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Dates Announced For City-Wide Garage Sale
Aug 15, 2022
The McAlester/Krebs City-Wide Garage Sale is almost here!!! September 23rd & 24th, 2022. Apply online at: https://mcalester.rja.revize.com/forms/4311 or call (918)424-1923.
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City Hall Prepares For Water Line Vote
Nov 03, 2021
On Tuesday, November 9th, citizens of McAlester will vote on the Water Line Improvement Project ballot issue. The Project is slated to begin in early 2022. Voters are being asked to fund the Project with either a 1/4 cent sales tax or a utility rate increase.
BIRD LANDS IN MCALESTER, STARTING JULY 2021
Jul 26, 2021
The City of McAlester is partnering with Bird, the Los Angeles, California-based, shared electric scooter company, to bring e-scooters to the city in the coming days. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city.
City-Wide Garage Sale October 2nd & 3rd
Sep 14, 2020
Call (918)424-9600 if you would like to have a garage sale on Oct 2nd and/or on Oct 3rd and be added to the list. There will be no permit fees from the City of McAlester or from the City of Krebs for these dates. 2020 Garage Sale List
Council Suspends Cut-Offs, Takes Other Actions on COVID-19 Emergency
Mar 18, 2020
The McAlester City Council met in an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, to consider resolutions related to the city’s response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. At the end of the meeting, Mayor John Browne proclaimed a state of emergency for the city.
City Responds to COVID-19 Guidelines
Mar 17, 2020
To reduce the risk of community spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of McAlester is implementing temporary precautionary measures at city properties effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until Sunday, April 5, 2020. There are no known cases of COVID-19 in Pittsburg County at the time of this release.
Bicycle Lanes Rollout on City Streets
Feb 05, 2020
McAlester now has bicycle lanes for the use of bicyclists and pedestrians on three city streets. The new lanes are four-feet wide and are located on both sides of the street on East Monroe Avenue and South 9th Street as well as the south side of East Illinois Avenue.