🌱 Drive-A-Hero Campaign + Anti-Semitic Flyers Going Around OKC

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Oklahoma City and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thundershower. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Oklahoma Disabled American Veterans is partnering with VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System to create the Drive-A-Hero Campaign, which provides transportation for Oklahoma veterans who are unable to transport themselves for their medical needs. The organization is currently looking for volunteers with a valid driver's license who will be dispatched by the Oklahoma City VA Hospital or the Comanche County Hospital to work four to eight-hour shifts; communities that need drivers include Oklahoma City, Lawton, and Ardmore. Training will be provided for these volunteers on Jun. 13 at the Embassy Suites Northwest in Oklahoma City at 1:00 p.m. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. Oklahoma City officers arrested a suspect on charges of sexual assault and kidnapping a 17-year-old. On Friday afternoon near South Walker Avenue, the victim and the male suspect went into a convenience store; when the man turned away, the victim mouthed "help me" to the store clerk. The clerk, Nikki Williams, was able to hide the victim in the back and call 911; the suspect attempted to flee from the scene, but officers spotted him and arrested him near the store. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. Many Oklahoma City residents have been opening their mailboxes or going onto their lawns to see anti-Semitic flyers on their properties. Many flyers have been found in brown paper bags with dried corn to keep the hate mail from flying away. While the issue has been presented to local law enforcement, there is not much that can be done from a legal standpoint, aside from monitoring the situation and remaining informed. The Jewish Federation requests that anyone who receives these flyers continues to report it to law enforcement. (KOKH FOX25)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Kenny Pitts At Bandee's Barbecue (6:30 PM)
• Karaoke At Sunset Patio Bar (10:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In the past, the Oklahoma City Police Department and dispatchers have received 911 calls to request a ride rather than address real-life emergencies. A friendly reminder that 911 is to be used for emergencies and should be taken seriously; if you need a ride, you can use a ride-share app, a taxi, or contact an acquaintance. (Oklahoma City Police Department via Facebook)
• At this point in the year 2023, Oklahoma City Firefighters have responded to around 1,000 attempted suicides in the city. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call 988 or click the link here for assistance. (Oklahoma City Fire Department via Facebook)
• Join the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum at StellaNova next Tuesday for Better Conversations for Teens: Life Balance, a special event for teens trying to find that middle ground in life. Registration and additional information can be found online. (Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.