🌱 2 Arrests In String Of Arsons + Free LeAnn Rimes Concert In May

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Two arrests have been made in connection with a string of arsons that wreaked havoc on Southwest Oklahoma City in February. Investigators say suspects Jonathan Wise and Christopher Holden are responsible for setting a total of one dozen fires across the metro area. Both men were arrested on Apr. 17 after witnesses allegedly saw them setting fire to a home near Southwest 52nd Street. (news9.com KWTV)
2. A partial lineup for this year's free summer concert series at Scissortail Park has been announced. The park will host its series opener on Sunday, May 8, featuring up-and-coming singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah. On Saturday, May 21, multi-platinum artist LeAnn Rimes will take the stage at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn downtown. Both concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. (City-sentinel)
3. A Caddo County murder suspect jumped into a canal and attempted to swim away to evade Oklahoma City police. According to Oklahoma City Police Department Capt. Valerie Littlejohn, officers ended up on the suspect's trail on Wednesday. The yet-unnamed suspect jumped into a canal to escape but was eventually captured by authorities. (KFOR)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Festival Of The Arts 2022 At Downtown Oklahoma City (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Dodgers offense continued to roll Tuesday night, with ten runs and a season-high 18 hits during their 10-4 win in Sacramento! (Facebook)
• Need help enrolling your student in person? Join the Oklahoma City Public Schools family engagement team for a special Parent University night on Apr. 26 or Apr. 30! (Facebook)

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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.