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Greetings Oklahoma City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did OKC dig its massive downtown tunnel network in just a year?
- Want rare access to clean up the Oklahoma River this January?
- Could your car keep driving while you’re asleep at the wheel?
Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oklahoma Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 59, low: 34.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. How OKC built an extensive underground tunnel system in the 1970s (oklahoman.com) — Downtown Oklahoma City’s familiar underground tunnels began with a bold 1973 plan to link major buildings and the Myriad Convention Center in climate-controlled comfort. Civic leaders, the chamber of commerce, and Mayor Patience Latting pushed the Metro Concourse from contract to groundbreaking to completion in just over a year, creating what was then touted as the world’s largest pedestrian tunnel system. 
2. Volunteers needed for OK River trash pick up (kfor.com) — Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program is recruiting volunteers to help remove trash from the Oklahoma River on Jan. 10 from 9–11 a.m. Participants will get rare access near Western Avenue’s lowered drainage basin, plus training, gear, and hot drinks while helping keep a key local waterway clean.
3. OHP highlights dangers of driving while tired (okcfox.com) — State troopers based in Oklahoma City are warning drivers about the dangers of drowsy driving after stopping a man who apparently fell asleep behind the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. OHP says the car’s lane-assist likely kept it moving at 40 mph while the driver slept, and they’re urging residents to treat fatigue as seriously as drunk driving.
4. Richard Glossip's attorney optimistic about potential release based on 2023 agreement (koco.com) — A long-running Oklahoma County murder case with major ties to Oklahoma City is moving toward a pivotal February hearing that could free former death row inmate Richard Glossip. His attorney says a 2023 agreement with the state—trading a reduced charge for time served—should be enforced, with a bond hearing and key testimony from the attorney general expected next month.
5. Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for Dec. 29, 2025 (oklahoman.com) — Oklahoma City lottery players can now check the official winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America, Pick 3, Lucky for Life, and Cash 5 from the Dec. 29 drawings. Winners are reminded they can mail signed tickets and claim forms directly to the Oklahoma Lottery’s Oklahoma City P.O. Box for prize processing, including optional direct deposit with proper bank documentation.
📸 Around Oklahoma City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City
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★ Featured events ★
- Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show
Bennett Event Center, 3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City
12:00 pm
Friday January 23
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Other local events
- CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - New Year's
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon - New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster's Oklahoma City , 5501 N May Ave , Oklahoma City
9:00 am - 9th Boys Basketball @ Southmoore
Southmoore High School , 2901 S Santa Fe Ave , Moore
6:00 pm - Membership Luncheon
Life.Church Yukon , 1101 E Main St , Yukon
11:30 am - Community Coffee - Yukon Public Schools
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 600 Maple Ave. , Oklahoma City
8:00 am - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Oklahoma City, OK
Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City One Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102
7:00 pm - Swimming Meet #7- Norman Aquatic Center
Westwood Family Aquatic Center , 1017 Fairway Dr , Norman
5:30 pm - Mozart's Rivals: Race To The Top
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bethany Book Club
Bethany Library - Metropolitan Library System , 6700 NW 35th St , Bethany
11:00 am - Early NYE DATE NIGHT! *FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST
Painting with a Twist , 9217 N Pennsylvania Ave , The Village
4:00 pm - Vision Screening: Tulsa (Woodward Building) - FREE
Epic Schools , 3810 S 103rd E Ave , Tulsa
10:00 am - MS Girls Basketball @ HOME vs. Bridge Creek
Bethany Public Schools Bethany, OK 73008
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
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- 5 Costly Mistakes Oklahoma City Landlords Should Avoid in 2025 —OKC Patch Read on Patch
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- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09666) - 1654 S Choctaw Road in Choctaw. Apply here.
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