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Hi there, Oklahoma City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you know Oklahoma City invented this everyday street annoyance?
  • Why Oklahoma City’s 2006 drive-by murders still matter in 2025
  • Did your ticket match these Oklahoma Lottery numbers?

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Decreasing clouds and breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Things Oklahoma Did First That Most People Don't Know (klaw.com) — You might be surprised how often Oklahoma City shows up in the history of American “firsts,” from installing the nation’s first parking meter back in 1935 to helping launch the beloved corn dog at the State Fair of Oklahoma. This feature walks through several quirky, pride-worthy milestones tied to the city and the state, including innovations in oil and deep Native American roots.
   

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2. Drummond opposes clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson in 2006 killings (okcfox.com) — A high-profile death penalty case tied to Oklahoma City streets is moving forward as Attorney General Gentner Drummond urges the state Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for inmate Kendrick Simpson. Simpson was convicted in the 2006 drive-by killings of two men after following them through city streets, with a clemency hearing set for Jan. 15 and an execution date in February.
   

3. Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for Dec. 20, 2025 (oklahoman.com) — If you play the Oklahoma Lottery in Oklahoma City, here are the latest winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America, and other draw games from Dec. 20, plus clear instructions on how to mail winning tickets to the Oklahoma City claims office. Residents can use this address for prize claims and direct deposit processing.
   

4. New House committee report highlights increasing terrorism threat in US (okcfox.com) — A new U.S. House Homeland Security Committee report warns of rising terrorism threats nationwide and cites dozens of recent cases, including one involving an Afghan national living in Oklahoma City who pleaded guilty to ISIS-related charges. The report, sharply critical of current federal border and vetting policies, highlights how both foreign-inspired and domestic plots are being tracked across at least 25 states.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Tony Roberts
    Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 Kings Of Leon Ln, Oklahoma City
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    Wednesday December 24
  • CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - CHRISTMAS
    Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon
    • Wednesday December 31
  • CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - New Year's
    Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon

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