🌱 4 OKC Men Caught 'Jackpotting' ATMs + Jail Bond Special Election

Morning, Oklahoma City! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Oklahoma City today.

First, today's weather:

Very windy; some sun, warm. High: 83 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. The U.S. Secret Service says that four Oklahoma City men have reportedly been "jackpotting" a metro ATM. This crime involves installing malware onto an ATM to force the machine to dispense cash. According to the Secret Service, customers' information is not at risk in the crime, but it does cost baking institutions millions of dollars in losses. Watch the video on News 9 to learn more. (News 9)
2. Oklahoma City voters will have a say in whether $260 million will be spent building a new jail during a special election set for Jun. 28. According to supporters, the bond proposal would fund the jail as well as mental health and court facilities. Additionally, supporters say it will not raise taxes. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. A fire near Northwest 16th and Rockwell consumed at least four condos on Wednesday. Three firefighters were also injured during the blaze. No residents were hurt, but several are now without a home. See photos of the fire at the link. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden at Metro Library Warr Acres Branch (All Day)
• Festival Of The Arts at Bicentennial Park (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department wants to know if you recognize this person who punched a 13-year-old at a mall in town. Watch the video to see footage of the perpetrator, and call the police if you have any information. (Facebook)
• Downtown OKC Partnership reminds the community about the OKC Memorial Marathon this weekend. Expect road closures at Scissortail Park for the Finish line Festival. (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.