🌱 Storm Leaves 8,000 Without Power + Metro Schools Closed Today

Happy Friday, people of Oklahoma City! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Very cold with periods of sun. High: 32 Low: 13.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Galloping lines caused by the ongoing winter storms left more than 8,000 OG&E customers without power on Wednesday night. More than 6,000 homes across the metro area lost service due to a single, large outage, and crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. As inclement weather continues, OG&E officials are reminding community members to stay away from downed power lines. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. Several school districts across the Oklahoma City metro area have altered their schedules this week to accommodate Wednesday's winter storm. The Edmond, El Reno, Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, and Tuttle districts have all declared snow days today, Feb. 4. Mustang and Oklahoma City Public Schools officials also announced that meal services will not be available during the closure. (news9.com KWTV)
3. A unicorn was spotted shoveling snow in a Yukon neighborhood on Thursday. In a video captured by neighbors, an individual dressed in a unicorn costume can be seen clearing snow from a sidewalk in front of an Oklahoma City home. The rare glimpse of the magical creature has been shared widely online. (KOCO Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Morning Buzz At Norman Regional Moore Conference Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Kudos to Oklahoma City Philharmonic board member Dr. Mautra Staley Jones! Jones was just appointed President of Oklahoma City Community College. (Facebook)
• Check out the Chicken N Pickle event to help support the Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City! The restaurant will donate 10% of all food and drink purchases to the Pet Food Pantry during this limited promotion. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! Oklahoma City Public Schools Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. Students whose families are invested in their academic progress are more likely to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.