🌱 2 Injured In NW Expressway Crash + Dog Attacks Deputy

Hey, Oklahoma City! Let's get this Saturday started. Here are the most important things going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Windy with some snow. High: 32 Low: 17.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Two people were taken to the hospital following an accident between a car and a motorcycle in Oklahoma City. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Thursday, when police and emergency crews were called to an accident along Northwest Expressway, near Council. Investigators say a white car pulled in front of a motorcycle while exiting the IHOP parking lot. The motorcycle hit the car, and the two people on the bike were taken to a local hospital for treatment. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. A dog attacked an Oklahoma County deputy during a traffic stop near Interstate 40 on Sunday. When a door to the driver's vehicle was opened, a dog jumped out attacked the deputy. Officers say they later discovered a video on the suspect's cellphone that showed the dog being trained how to fight. The deputy received a few stitches and is expected to fully recover. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department handed out fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need on Friday. The OKC Mobile Market made two stops at Oakridge Wellness & Learning Academy and South Rotary Park. The fresh produce was available to anyone, and proof of income or an ID was not required. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Guided Hike To Inspiration Or Canyon Spur At Oklahoma State Parks (10:00 AM)
• Workshop: All-Natural Henna At Myriad Botanical Gardens (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Xena, the top female of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s African painted dog pack, celebrated her 11th birthday on Friday. Happy birthday, Xena! (Facebook)
• The Midwest City Police Department will participate in the Special Olympics Oklahoma Polar Plunge after accepting OKC Police Department Chief Gourley’s challenge. (Facebook)
• "Do They Make a Sound?" by artist Jessica Lichtenstein is now on display at the Norick Art Center. Lichtenstein’s show uses the female body as a mechanism to explore deeper themes of power, female representation, and objectification. (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.