🌱 Urban Chickens, Quails Approved + Burn Ban Extended 14 Days

Get on up, Oklahoma City! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Oklahoma City today.

First, today's weather:

Windy with an icy mix, 1-3". High: 25 Low: 13.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. One suspect is in custody following an hours-long standoff with police in northwest Oklahoma City on Tuesday morning. The incident began around 11 p.m. on Monday evening when police say the suspect shot his dog while holding a family member hostage. Law enforcement took the suspect into custody around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday without injuries to anyone involved. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. The Oklahoma City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that will allow residents to raise up to a total of six chickens or quails in their backyard. The vote in favor of urban chickens and quails follows more than seven years of debate and will require animal owners to follow strict guidelines. The new ordinance goes into effect on Mar. 4. (Press Release Desk)
3. Oklahoma County Commissioners extended the county's burn ban by 14 days in a vote on Monday. According to the director of the Oklahoma County Office of Emergency Management, the burn ban is still needed due to dry conditions and high fire danger. Outdoor cooking is still allowed under the burn ban with the use of an approved cooking appliance. (KOCO Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Antique Doll Exhibit At Oklahoma Historical Society (12:00 AM)
• Ambassador's Social At Moore Chamber Of Commerce (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City University's Wanda L. Bass School of Music has once again been recognized as one of the top ten Musical Theater programs in the country! This ranking is based on the number of alumni performing on Broadway. (Facebook)
• There's nothing more romantic than a date night at the Oklahoma City Ballet! Give the gift of an experience for your sweetheart with tickets for "Made in the U.S.A." on Valentine's Day weekend. (Facebook)
• February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and this year, Oklahoma City Philharmonic and hip-hop artist Jabee are partnering on two powerful new videos! Look for more info coming soon. (Facebook)

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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.