Oklahoma City, OK news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Oklahoma City, OK on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Record heat today, then storms and a cold front. Also: A fire at a southeast OKC recycling plant sent a plume of black smoke into the air; OSSAA 3A softball quarterfinal is listed for Oct. 14, teams TBA, livestreamed. Weather: Expect partly cloudy skies, highs and temperatures between 72 and 85°F, winds up to 17 mph, and about 0.77 inches of rain.
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News & local government
- A chamber forum discussed conditions and moneymaking potential of the new jail.Oklahoma City Free Press
Safety & emergencies
- A fire at a southeast OKC recycling plant sent a plume of black smoke into the air.KOCO
- Turnstile paused its Oklahoma City show after a security guard appeared to hit a fan.Complex
Events & going out
- OSSAA 3A softball quarterfinal is listed for Oct. 14, teams TBA, livestreamed.NFHS Network
- Wings' popular fall festival returns, and the story explains how to support the nonprofit.KOCO
- Five OKC October events are listed, from Ghoul's Night to OK!toberfest.Kansas City Star
- A free music festival will benefit Oklahoma City youth services; no date is listed.OU Daily
Business & new openings
- New renderings show the interior of Oklahoma City's new NBA arena.The Oklahoman
- Brakes Plus opened a new state-of-the-art location in Oklahoma City.EIN Presswire
- News 9 maps where data centers are being built across Oklahoma.News 9
Jobs
Sports
- Geary Middle School plays Destiny Christian School in football on Oct. 20, livestreamed.NFHS Network
- Little Axe varsity football plays at Casady; no date is listed.MaxPreps
Culture & arts
Community & volunteering
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