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🌱 Patch AM: How a Walmart theft turned into a chase and grass fire

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Oklahoma City Patch calendar

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Good day Oklahoma City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Walmart theft turned into a chase and grass fire
  • Why is a hidden 100‑megawatt power plant coming to OKC?
  • Meet the downtown Oklahoma City barber giving free confidence boosts

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and remaining very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oklahoma City Walmart shoplifting case turns into police pursuit and grass fire after car stops (koco.com) — Police say two suspected shoplifters fled an Oklahoma City Walmart on Pennsylvania and Memorial, sparking a chase that ended near NE 122nd and Holmboe, where a grass fire broke out. One suspect was arrested, the other escaped, and firefighters quickly contained the blaze, but neighbors may have noticed heavy police and fire activity Tuesday evening.
   

2. Oklahoma City data center campus invests in off-grid power plant (kgou.org) — A major data center campus is building a 100‑megawatt off‑grid natural gas power plant in the heart of Oklahoma City, designed to be almost invisible from the street. State lawmakers are weighing how to regulate such behind‑the‑meter projects as companies seek to manage energy costs, water use and reliability while adding hundreds of local jobs.
   

3. Barber offers free haircuts in downtown Oklahoma City (news9.com) — In downtown Oklahoma City, a barber known as Wammy regularly sets up near the Embark bus station to offer free haircuts to people who could use a boost. He focuses on conversation, encouragement and confidence as much as the trim, aiming to make at least one person's day better every time he opens his chair.
   

4. Drug Church Announce November Mini-Tour Following Flyover Fest (themosh.net) — Post-hardcore band Drug Church will hit Oklahoma City on November 7 for Flyover Fest, kicking off a short mini-tour before heading to Wisconsin, Indiana, and New York. Local heavy-music fans get the first shot at seeing the band on this run, with tickets for all dates going on sale Friday, October 9, giving you time to plan your festival weekend.
   

5. Oklahoma universities highlight sexual assault resources amid Cornell University case (news9.com) — Oklahoma City's YWCA is urging local students and families to focus on survivor support and use free, confidential services in the wake of a high-profile Cornell University assault case. The piece details hotlines, advocacy programs, and campus resources at Oklahoma City University, UCO, OU, OSU, Tulsa, and Langston, emphasizing that survivors control how and whether they report incidents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Safe 😻.
    She walked in the house tonight a bit dirty and still wobbly from her ear infection but we're so grateful and are gonna try and make her wear a gps… (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Medium sized dog, build and coloring similar to a Beagle, found near SW 134th and Portland.
    Very friendly, let us pick them up. I have them safe in my backyard with food and water. Please contact if you are missing your dog! (Nextdoor Eagle Ridge South)
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Choctaw. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.

Ok Oklahoma City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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