🌱 Medical Heat Alert In OKC + Camping World RVs Robbed For Parts

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with partial sunshine. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. A Medical Heat Alert was issued for the Oklahoma City area on Wednesday night. The first alert of the year was issued by EMSA after medics responded to a series of five heat-related illness calls in just 24 hours. Residents of the area are reminded to drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and keep a charged cell phone with them at all times when outdoors. (KOKH FOX25)
2. Police are investigating after more than a dozen RVs at an Oklahoma City dealership were targeted for parts. The incident occurred on Jun. 13, when officials say thieves cut through the chain-linked fence at Camping World and stole catalytic converters and other valuable parts from several vehicles. The thefts totaled thousands of dollars in merchandise. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. An Oklahoma City bakery known for its cakes and doughnuts will close permanently on Jul. 8. Brown's Bakery made the announcement Wednesday, citing owner Billy R. Brown's retirement. The bakery has served the Oklahoma City area for 77 years. (Subscription: Oklahoman.com)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

Friday, June 23

• 2023 OKC PRIDEFEST At Scissortail Park (5:00 PM)
• Ooey Gooey Krafty Kids Art Night At Artsy Rose Academy (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of cats and dogs are still waiting to be adopted from Oklahoma City shelters. Click the link to meet Rosie, Bailey, and the other pets still searching for their forever homes. (Oklahoma City Patch)
• The Oklahoma Department of Transportation expects traffic on roadways to increase as summer travel begins this week. Remember: Never drive distracted and always wear your seatbelt. (Oklahoma Department of Transportation via Facebook)
• Water4 has released the 2022 Impact Report, celebrating a total of 260,342 people impacted by safe water last year. Click here to read the complete report. (Water4 via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.