$15,000 Scam + Downed Power Line

Happy Wednesday, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Oklahoma City today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Authorities in Oklahoma City are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a scam that took $15,000 from a woman. Investigators say a 71-year-old woman was shopping at the Walmart near I-40 and MacArthur Blvd. in Oklahoma City when she was approached by a man who claimed to be the store manager. The man was able to convince the victim to withdraw $15,000 from her account (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. On Tuesday, a State Supreme Court referee heard arguments from the state department of education and an attorney representing the Western Heights School District. The district was taken over by the state back in July, and a district judge already ordered the school board to acknowledge the state's authority back in August. The school board is now trying to appeal that decision. (FOX 25)
3. More than 7,000 customers lost power in Northwest Oklahoma City due to a downed power line. (news9.com KWTV)
4. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City City Council officially approved the MAPS 4 implementation plan for infrastructure. (news9.com KWTV)
5. Oklahoma COVID-19 hospitalizations seem to be leveling off according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. (U.S. News & World Report)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• JobNewsUSA.com Oklahoma City Job Fair - 100s of Jobs in Multiple Industries! (10:00 AM)
• BBB Ambassador Coffee Networking - Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Plug into Your Partnership - Del City Chamber of Commerce (2:00 PM)
• Happy Hour Networking Event - Moore Chamber of Commerce (4:30 PM)
• Yoga in the Park with OKC Beautiful - Oklahoma City Beautiful (6:00 PM)
• EPIC Charter & Blended Board Meetings (6:30 PM)
• Lyric's MASTERCLASS - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (7:30 PM)

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