# City Life: Oklahoma City

Updated Fri Nov 6, 6:30 PM Central. Most important first.

- [Former OKCPS employee faces arraignment on minor-related charge](/oklahoma-city/stories/ddfe91e3e8.md): A former Oklahoma City Public Schools employee accused of providing alcohol and marijuana to a minor is expected in court for arraignment. (FOX 25 KOKH, 2026-11-06 08:08 CST)
- [Firefighters respond to possible lightning strike at NW OKC home](/oklahoma-city/stories/6f22fba670.md): Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a possible lightning strike near a home and reminded residents to take thunderstorm precautions. (FOX 25 KOKH, 2026-11-05 15:06 CST)
- [Oklahoma Humane Society breaks ground on $40 million campus](/oklahoma-city/stories/18589c9685.md): The Oklahoma Humane Society broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5, on a $40 million, 53,000-square-foot campus at 4001 SW 15th St. (Oklahoma Gazette, 2026-11-05 13:53 CST)
- [Time capsule to be buried beneath Kicks 66 sculpture Nov. 12](/oklahoma-city/stories/c0b681fa5b.md): A time capsule marking Route 66's 100th anniversary will be buried beneath the Kicks 66 sculpture Thursday, Nov. 12, with a 9:30 a.m. dedication. (Oklahoma Gazette, 2026-11-05 12:00 CST)
- [Downtown in December marks 25th year with more than 30 events](/oklahoma-city/stories/001c83a3e1.md): Downtown in December celebrates its 25th year with more than 30 holiday events from November through January, organized by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. (Oklahoma Gazette, 2026-11-05 12:15 CST)
- [Oklahoma City adds new Route 66 shields](/oklahoma-city/stories/58ea62acff.md): Organizers said new custom Route 66 shields have been added in Oklahoma City, marking districts along former alignments of the highway. (FOX 25 KOKH, 2026-11-06 14:30 CST)
- [Phantom of the Opera runs two weeks at Civic Center](/oklahoma-city/stories/60e57d2729.md): Phantom of the Opera is running two weeks at the Civic Center Music Hall. KFOR went behind the scenes to see its costumes and a large prop. (KFOR 4 News (NBC), 2026-11-06 17:56 CST)
- [Thunder beat Cavaliers 124-116, sweeping two-game series](/oklahoma-city/stories/42d1210dd5.md): Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points as Oklahoma City beat Cleveland 124-116, completing a two-game sweep despite injuries to three starters. (News 9 KWTV (CBS), 2026-11-04 22:27 CST)
- [OKC artist Caroline Farris opens a show](/oklahoma-city/stories/8c44baa839.md): Oklahoma City artist Caroline Farris opened a show on the same day as a 66th anniversary celebration, KFOR reported. (KFOR 4 News (NBC), 2026-11-06 17:29 CST)
- [Lucas Ross named executive director of American Banjo Museum](/oklahoma-city/stories/33aeb73233.md): The American Banjo Museum in Bricktown named Lucas Ross executive director, effective Nov. 1, after Johnny Baier retired following 22 years as leader. (Oklahoma Gazette, 2026-11-03 16:15 CST)