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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Oklahoma City's transit ranked last—and what EMBARK says is changing
  • How Oklahoma City firefighters helped shape cutting-edge AI safety helmets

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 one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Heavy t-storms; breezy, humid, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, heavy showers; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oklahoma City public transit ranked last in recent report (kfor.com) — Oklahoma City's public transit system has been ranked last among the 50 largest U.S. cities, with riders citing long waits, breakdowns and lengthy trip times. EMBARK officials counter that recent expansions like night and Sunday service, the OKC Streetcar and RAPID NW, plus MAPS 4-funded upgrades and hundreds of new shelters, are gradually improving service.
   

• AI system mounted to helmet can help firefighters navigate through smoke (okcfox.com) — Oklahoma City firefighters are helping test a new AI and augmented-reality helmet system that lets crews see through smoke and share live views with commanders, potentially cutting rescue times in half. Demonstrated at the Oklahoma State Capitol, the technology was refined with major input from Oklahoma City Fire Department and is now being deployed nationwide to improve firefighter safety.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Alaska, a dog who went missing in Oklahoma City, OK, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 16 minutes. More details here https:… (Nextdoor Penn South)
  • She's home!!!
    Thank you for everyone who shared and reposted thank you!! (Nextdoor Belle Isle West)
  • Eurpac Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Brand Ambassador - Tinker AFB - P/T - 12-15 hrs per wk in Oklahoma City. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Choctaw, Oklahoma in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Del City

  • 9 Stories from this Week: Edmond 11-year-old charged, President Trump coming to Oklahoma (news9.com)

Bethany

  • OCU announces extending scholarship offer to Bethany students (kfor.com)
  • Bethany to host full-day Route 66 centennial festival Nov. 7 with markets, cars and more (okcfox.com)
  • Born 96 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Bakersfield Sound Pioneer Who Wrote Songs for Buck Owens and Merle Haggard (newsbreak.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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