Good morning, Oklahoma!
Here’s what you need to know today:
🌞 Temperature check: A chilly morning should turn into a sunny 60 degrees by the afternoon, according to Accuweather. Wind gusts could reach up to 20 mph. We’re in for warmer weather starting Tuesday.
📅 Today in History: In 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which paved the way for the relocation and internment of people of Japanese ancestry, including U.S.-born citizens.
News you can use 📰
- 🎠Mark your calendars for Shakespeare in the Park
- 🥪 Order up gourmet grilled cheese from this Moore restaurant
- 🥎 OU softball kept winning with a weekend sweep in the Cowgirl Challenge
If you only read one thing today:
If OKC’s new NBA arena goes over budget, who foots the bill?
Construction for professional arenas and stadiums routinely costs millions more than original estimates due to inflation, construction delays and design changes. Under the city’s current negotiation with OKC Thunder owners, taxpayers could be on the hook.