9/11 Memorial Stair Climb + Will Rogers World Airport Expansion

Happy Monday, people of Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Oklahoma City police officers, firefighters and organizations honored 9/11 victims with a memorial stair climb on Saturday. Participants climbed up 110 flights — the same number of stories as the World Trade Center. The event paid tribute to the first responders and civilians who lost their lives in the terrorist attack. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. Will Rogers World Airport unveiled its latest expansion on Friday. The $87 million expansion adds more than 133,000 square feet to the airport terminal, as well as new concessions, amenities and retail stores. Mayor David Holt stated that the project is about improving the traveler experience and creating a memorable first impression of Oklahoma City. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. From September 14 through September 18, the Oklahoma History Center will be hosting the Mayan Art Exhibit and Guatemalan Cultural Celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month. (The City Sentinel)
4. The First Americans Museum, a center that shares the rich history of the First American Nations, is opening on September 18 in Oklahoma City. (Norman Transcript)
5. A "direct supervision" model for the Oklahoma County Detention Center has recently been approved – but is unlikely to be fully implemented due to staffing and layout concerns. (The City Sentinel)

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