🌱 Access To Biomarker Testing Improves + New Pedestrian Bridge In OKC

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a new law in Oklahoma aimed at increasing access to medical biomarker tests for a larger number of residents. Findings indicate that a significant number of oncology providers, 66 percent consider insurance coverage as a substantial or moderate obstacle to appropriate biomarker testing for patients. Improved access to such testing enables doctors to make more informed decisions regarding treatment plans, ensuring patients receive the most effective and necessary interventions while avoiding unnecessary procedures. (KFOR 4)
2. On Monday, Jun. 5 in northwest Oklahoma, two individuals were arrested after police discovered 36 dogs locked in the back of a U-Haul truck. The overhead door lock had to be cut by the Oklahoma Police Department to enter the vehicle. After successfully entering the vehicle, it was determined the temperature in the cargo area had surpassed 100 degrees. Suspects Dexter and Linda Manuel were both arrested on the scene and booked for 36 animal cruelty complaints. (News 9)
3. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday to debut a new 121-foot pedestrian bridge over Northwest Expressway near West Wilshire Boulevard. The bridge was designed to represent the city, as well as classic cars from the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. (News 9)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

Thursday, June 8

• Women's Business & Self Improvement Meetup At The Walker Building (5:00 PM)
• Music Over Midtown At O Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Jul. 29, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is inviting educators throughout the city to join them in a hybrid professional development workshop that will be held in the newest exhibition "True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism." The goal is to help teachers bring more museum resources into classrooms - click here if you're interested in signing up. (Oklahoma City Museum of Art via Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Ballet is currently hiring for a full-time Production Manager. If you're interested in learning more about the position and filling out an application, click here. (Oklahoma City Ballet via Facebook)
• Over the weekend, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OKCU collaborated with Student Affairs, Spectrum, and OCU Outlaws to actively take part in Pride on 39th. Learn more about participating in other parades here. (Oklahoma City University via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.