Oklahoma City, OK news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, October 16, 2026: New federal grant aids OKC youth mental health. Also: OK History Center exhibit displays previously lost Route 66 photographs from regional archives; Daniel Pae steps down as executive director of Greater OKC Asian Chamber. Weather: Expect mostly clear skies with temperatures in the 50s and winds up to 21 mph today.

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Headlines

OK History Center exhibit displays previously lost Route 66 photographs from regional archives.KFOR · Oct 16, 1:06 PM

Business & new openings

Cardinal Pools of Oklahoma expands pool maintenance services to serve more customers.Carroll County Mirror-Democrat · Oct 16, 11:17 AM

Health & care

Oklahoma City and OKCPS schools receive $11.5 million federal grant for youth mental health.The Journal Record · Oct 16, 10:10 AM

Sports

Mount St. Mary faces Victory Christian in OSSAA 4A volleyball semifinals today.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 1:13 PM

Community & volunteering

Daniel Pae steps down as executive director of Greater OKC Asian Chamber.The Journal Record · Oct 16, 6:06 PM

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