🌱 1 Killed In Knife Fight Sunday + Annual Drag Show Returns To OU

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy, and nice. High: 74 Low: 59.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. One man is dead and another has been injured after a knife fight broke out in southeast Oklahoma City over the weekend. Police say 32-year-old Davion Moore and 46-year-old Shandale Cole were involved in the altercation that occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday night near Sunnylane Road. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to leave a tip for investigators by calling the homicide tip line at (405) 297-1200. (news9.com KWTV)
2. The annual Crimson & Queens drag show will return to the University of Oklahoma in person this week after going virtual last year due to the pandemic. The showcase takes place tomorrow, Apr. 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the McCasland Field house. Admission is free for students, and tickets for non-students can be purchased for $30 via the Gender + Equality Center’s website. (The Oklahoma Daily)
3. The 45th Annual Paseo Arts Festival is slated to take place next month in the Historic Paseo Arts District. Alongside a variety of live entertainers and 18 food and drink vendors, the festival will showcase artwork from over 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists. The festival will be held on Memorial Day Weekend and include continuous shuttle service to and from the free parking lot at First Christian Church. (City-sentinel)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Open Mic At Bricktown Comedy Club (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department is hiring 911 dispatchers and offering a $2,500 signing bonus. Apply online today! (Facebook)
• Northeast OKC Renaissance Inc. will hold the 7th Annual oNE OKC event from May 6–8. Don't miss live performances, scrumptious food, kids' activities, and more! (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Caring Vans will be providing vaccinations this week at locations throughout the metro areas. Click here for a complete schedule. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.