🌱 Wyndham Hotel Climber Taken Into Custody + Mexican Consulate In OKC

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 79 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. The Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a rollover crash on Sunday on Northwest 16th Street and North MacArthur Boulevard. When EMS and other emergency crews responded to the scene, they found an unconscious person in the car. The driver was transported to the hospital to receive care for his injuries and is expected to be OK. No further information has been released about the incident at the time of writing. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. A man was taken into custody this weekend after climbing the Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City and trying to escape officers. On Saturday, the OKC Fire Department reportedly removed a man from the hotel as he climbed onto the roof of the Wyndham Grand Hotel on North Broadway. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident. (News On 6)
3. Governor Kevin Stitt was proud to celebrate the successful launch of the Mexican Consulate in Oklahoma City this past Saturday, fulfilling the promise he made to the community and the state of Oklahoma. Having the Consulate in Oklahoma City will provide easier services and support for Mexican nationals in the state as well as those seeking to travel into Mexico. The establishment of the Consulate is part of the state's efforts for stronger international relations. (KOKH FOX25)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Foster Child Advocacy Day At The Oklahoma State Capitol (8:30 AM)
• Family Game Night At Belle Isle Library (4:15 PM)
• Free Concert Series At Scissortail Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Oklahoma City Ballet congratulated its own James Klump, who was recently promoted to Corps de Ballet. Klump originally joined OKC Ballet back in 2020 as a trainee and was promoted to an apprentice in 2021. (Oklahoma City Ballet via Facebook)
• The OKC Dodgers' 10-game win streak came to a nerve-racking end this weekend as the team lost to Sugar Land in extra innings. The Dodgers are looking to start a new streak this week and continue their stellar play wrapping up the month of May. (Oklahoma City Dodgers via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.