Good morning, Oklahoma City. I’m here with your fresh copy of the Oklahoma City Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.
But first, today’s weather:
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A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 86 Low: 65.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:
- Officials are investigating after a plane crashed in northwestern Oklahoma City on Sunday. The incident occurred near Sara Road and the Northwest Expressway around 12:45 p.m., and two people were on board the aircraft. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, but the accident’s cause is still under investigation. (news9.com KWTV)
- A new summer program offering free, family-friendly shows is coming to Oklahoma City libraries. “Neighborhood Arts” is a partnership between Arts Council OKC and the Metropolitan Library System. Shows will take place every day at 20 libraries across the metro region and will include everything from the Oklahoma Violin Ensemble to operatic performances. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
- A local animal shelter has closed temporarily due to a suspected outbreak of a canine upper respiratory infection. Oklahoma City’s animal welfare shelter superintendent announced in an email Monday that the shelter would be closed for at least 21 days in an attempt to limit the spread of infection to other dogs in the area. Shelter staff say nearly 130 dogs experienced symptoms, but no deaths have been reported. (Oklahoman.com)
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Today in Oklahoma City:
- Madagascar The Musical At Civic Center Music Hall (7:00 PM)
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From my notebook:
- The Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds drivers that the I-35/I-240 interchange improvement project begins this week. Travelers are encouraged to use I-40 as an alternate route or find additional options using the Drive Oklahoma app. (Oklahoma Department of Transportation via Facebook)
- The Oklahoma City Dodgers beat the Reno Aces at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in a 7-4 win on Sunday. Both Drew Avans and Jahmai Jones hit home runs. Click here to see the full game recap. (Oklahoma City Dodgers via Facebook)
- Summer hours will begin June 20 at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art! All summer long, the Museum will be open Tuesdays-Sundays, offering patrons more time to check out the “True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism” exhibit. (Oklahoma City Museum of Art via Facebook)
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That’s it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Nicole Fallon-Peek
About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.
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