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Here’s some good news…not as hot today. However, the feels like temp still near 100.
Not as hot today thanks to cloud cover and a cold front / outflow boundary moving south of OKC this afternoon. Temperatures will have a hard time rising and might only make upper 80s to lower 90s in OKC. You can expect 80s north and the real high heat more south across southern OK. However, the humidity is still very high so the feels like temps still near 100.
'Low Income Doesn't Mean Low Class': NW OKC Affordable Housing Complex To Receive $57 Million Renovation
A metro affordable housing complex could be getting some upgrades that residents claim are desperately needed. “It’s been a nightmare since I’ve been here,” Beth Garcia, a tenant at the Alora Apartments, said. “My whole kitchen was nothing but molded. I can’t use my dishwasher.”
Warmer Temperatures, Storm And Rain Chances This Week
Sunday will be cooler, but still warm as the OKC metro sizzles down a bit after chances of light to moderate showers throughout the day. The lows will come in right around the mid 70s, with the highs for Sunday only reaching the low 90s in most areas of the metro as temperatures cool down further going into the week.
Restaurant owners can get help from industry and business experts through ARPA funding. Here's how
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Former OU softball star Haley Lee, now with OKC Spark, embracing life as a pro
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Two OKC churches tackle Christian nationalism, condemn the ideology
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Oklahoma artist striving to break world record with art installation
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Discover the Best Seats at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers AAA affiliate team. The most sought after seats in a ballpark are behind the home plate, followed by art base line and third base line lower levels. The 12,000 seat stadium was constructed in 1998 of brick, and has a natural grass playing field.
OKC Thunder shows off NBA draftees Nikola Topic, Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell | 3 takeaways
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How does NiJaree Canady feel about playing for USA Softball? 'It’s a dream come true'
Devon Park is a familiar place for NiJaree Canady. Arguably the best pitcher in college softball, Canady has played at the Oklahoma City ballpark in the Women’s College World Series the past two years, dominating on the biggest stage while playing for Stanford. Now in the transfer portal, Canady was back in OKC this...
Finishing Touches Made To Substance Abuse Center Along Route 66
Finishing touches are being made at the new Saratoga Sober Center on Route 66. The facility will house people who are struggling with substance abuse but are ready to move forward. “We help people restore their lives, coming out of prison, coming out of drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness," Pastor Dixie...
OKC Thunder Tabbed as One of Seven Teams Paul George Could Sign With This Offseason
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PrideFest 1st day brings high energy to downtown OKC
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