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Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Person hospitalized after being hit by car overnight (koco.com) — Police say a person was hospitalized after being found lying in the street early Sunday morning in downtown Oklahoma City, near Oklahoma Avenue and Main Street, following a hit-and-run crash. The victim's condition remains unknown, and officers have not released any details about the driver as the investigation continues.
2. OKC 'Nimrods' star has time of his life in the Green Day road comedy (oklahoman.com) — An Oklahoma City actor, Kylr Coffman, is earning breakout buzz for his role in the Green Day-fueled road comedy "Nimrods," which was filmed largely around OKC. The production used both state and Oklahoma City film incentives and shot at local landmarks like Civic Center Music Hall, Tower Theatre, and Heritage Hills, showcasing the city as a stand-in for Kansas City and beyond.
3. Wings celebrates major expansions with new bike barn, residential living space (news9.com) — A nonprofit in Oklahoma City serving adults with developmental disabilities is expanding with a new community living home, a bike barn for adaptive bicycles, and a community commons space that can also be rented for events. Wings currently supports about 95 members and says these additions will help residents live more independently, stay active, and build friendships. The group also plans a public fall festival with a pumpkin patch, inflatables, and a petting zoo over the first three weekends in October.
4. He set out to lose weight. Now he's cleaning up Oklahoma, one walk at a time (koco.com) — An Oklahoma City man is turning his weight-loss walks into a mission to clean up local parks and neighborhoods by picking up trash. In just eight months, he's lost more than 100 pounds and cleared more than a dozen sites, often with help from his daughters and online community. His story highlights how small daily actions can improve both personal health and the city's environment.
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