🌱 Juvenile Injured By Accidental Gun Shot + OKC Day Of Remembrance

Welcome back, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. These are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Windy; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. An Oklahoma City juvenile is in the hospital today after a gun was discharged in their home yesterday. According to police, although the juvenile first claimed that two individuals fled the scene, it has been confirmed that the story was fabricated. The juvenile was playing with the gun when it accidentally fired. (News On 6)
2. A federal mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of transit was struck down Monday. Will Rodgers World Airport has announced they will no longer require masks inside the airport. Travelers are still encouraged to know the policies of their respective airlines and destinations before traveling. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. Oklahoma City officials, survivors, and family members came together yesterday to remember the Oklahoma City bombing. The event took place 27 years ago yesterday and claimed the lives of 168 people. Family members of victims read the names of the 168 victims. Watch a video of the event at the link. (Oklahoman)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Festival of the Arts 2022 at Downtown Oklahoma City (11:00 AM)
• Chamber Networking Lunch at Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (11:30 AM)
• Moore Rotary Club Meeting at Moore Chamber of Commerce (11:45 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department wants your help identifying two suspects in shoplifting. Visit the post to see photos of the individuals. (Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden shared an adorable photo of prairie dogs snacking. Check it out! (Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Museum of Art posted in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Oklahoma City bombing on Apr. 19, 1995. The tragic events were memorialized in Cynthia Daignault's painting, Oklahoma. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.