🌱 Person Hit And Killed By Truck In OKC + Burn Ban Extended

Happy Tuesday, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on today in Oklahoma City.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 44 Low: 33.

Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. One person was killed after being hit by a truck in northeast Oklahoma City. Early Monday morning, authorities were called to N.E. 23rd and Coltrane where they found a pedestrian had been hit and killed by a large truck. The investigation is still ongoing. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. On Monday, the Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners heard from several representatives of property development firms about Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE). During the meeting, the Board approved the contract to formalize the establishment of the program in Oklahoma County. Additionally, Commissioners extended the ongoing burn ban in the county for another 14 days. Learn more about C-PACE in the link. (Oklahoma City Free Press)
3. Businesses in the area are looking to fill job openings throughout Oklahoma City. Patch and ZipRecruiter have compiled their weekly list of full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs in the area. To learn more, click the job titles in the link. (Oklahoma City Patch)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Community Engagement Team Meeting - Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday is Fan Movie Night with the Oklahoma City Dodgers! Make sure to RSVP and be one of the first in the ballpark before Opening Night and enjoy a fun night with the family watching Rookie of the Year. (Facebook)
• This week, the Wanda L. Bass School of Music - Oklahoma City University is launching its inaugural Salon Series. (Facebook)
• A former Oklahoma Christian Professor is speaking out about his dismissal. Check out Michael O'Keefe's statement at the link. (News On 6)

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— 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.