🌱 Stabbing Near South High Avenue + Vaccine Mandate Protest

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Windy and cooler. High: 59 Low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. A person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being stabbed Tuesday morning in southeast Oklahoma City, according to police. Authorities told KOCO 5 that someone cut the victim's throat in the 800 block of Southeast 42nd Street, near South High Avenue and Southeast 44th Street. Police have not taken anyone into custody at this time. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. Hundreds of people rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday to take a stance against a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The group Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights organized the event. A person who attended the rally told KOCO 5 he wants lawmakers to pass bills stopping vaccine mandates. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. Work begins on a pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway. (Press Release Desk)
4. The Devon Ice Rink returns for its 10th season. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
5. A fired OKC officer acquitted of domestic abuse charges is back in jail. (News On 6)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Tony Hillerman: A Life book signing with author James McGrath Morris (12:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Moore Fit Body Boot Camp (12:30 PM)
• You Can Be a Master Franchise Owner (1:00 PM)
• Plug into Your Partnership - Del City Chamber of Commerce (2:00 PM)
• Virtual EPIC College Fair - Epic Blended Learning Charter (2:00 PM)
• Happy Hour Networking Event - Moore Chamber of Commerce (4:30 PM)
• Lyric's A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (7:30 PM)
• eSports - Final Cloud 9 Training Rocket League Varsity (8:00 PM)

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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.