🌱Foxcroft Tenants File Lawsuit + Zoo Announces African Safari

Morning, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. Here's what's going on in Oklahoma City today.

First, today's weather:

Very cold; breezy in the a.m. High: 25 Low: 13.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Tenants at an Oklahoma City apartment complex filed a class-action lawsuit on Tuesday after living without heat for the entire month of September last year. The Foxcroft Apartments residents are suing the owners of the complex on six counts of violating the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. A spokesperson for the city said the owners have already been fined multiple times for failure to get an inspection permit for mechanical issues and failure to provide adequate heat.(KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. The Oklahoma City zoo has announced a new African Safari conservation travel program for Oklahomans to experience Africa’s wildlife migration. The 10-night deluxe tour through Tanzania will include tours through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Central Serengeti. The Zoo will host an informational meeting to learn more about the event on Jan. 19. (City-sentinel)
3. An Oklahoma City dessert business has reopened after several of its staff members contracted COVID-19. Katiebug's Sips and Sweets closed temporarily last week to sanitize the premises. The business reopened on Wednesday after ensuring all staff members were tested for the virus. (News On 6)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• 2022 Cattlemen's Congress At State Fair Park (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Oklahoma City Fire Department crews wrapped up two separate grass fires on Wednesday. With the high winds and dry vegetation, all it takes is a spark. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating birthdays this week for chimpanzees Kito and Ruben! Yesterday was Kito’s 35th birthday, and they are wishing a “belated” birthday to Ruben, who turned 10 on Jan. 2. (Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Police Department Homicide Unit investigators are asking for your help. Detectives are asking anyone who lives in the area of 64th Street and Villa Avenue to submit surveillance videos or photos of burglary suspects in that area from the past four weeks. (Facebook)

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

— 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.