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Good morning Sand Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Sand Springs police responded after an apprentice officer's arrest
  • How a fatal Sand Springs blast is reshaping Oklahoma marijuana rules
  • Man's bond revoked in deadly Sand Springs explosion case, officials say

Also on today's calendar: Owasso at Sand Springs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Sand Springs apprentice officer arrested (keystonegusher.com) — Sand Springs residents are learning that a recently hired apprentice police officer was fired and arrested after a Tulsa investigation into serious kidnapping and sexual assault allegations. Local police leaders stress the incident is isolated, outline their screening process, and emphasize their commitment to integrity and public trust as the former officer awaits court proceedings in Tulsa County.
   

• Oklahoma attorney says legal marijuana businesses impacted by slow approval process, strict enforcement (kjrh.com) — A recent deadly explosion at a Sand Springs marijuana processing facility has intensified scrutiny of Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry, especially how strictly rules are enforced. A Tulsa attorney says slow state approvals and harsh penalties for minor paperwork errors are pushing some compliant businesses toward closure, even as voters expected safe, regulated access to medical cannabis.
   

• Headlines: Teen pregnancy cuts, OKC water levels & Greenwood Film Festival (kosu.org) — Among statewide headlines, one key update for Sand Springs residents is that bonds were revoked for a man held in connection with a fatal local explosion, keeping him in custody. The roundup also highlights issues like Oklahoma City's water concerns, mental health funding cuts, and the Greenwood Film Festival in Tulsa, offering a snapshot of broader state news.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CB Freight, Inc. posted a job opening for Expedited - Account Manager - Days in Sapulpa. Apply here.
  • Kendall Vegetation Services posted a job opening for Climber: Sapulpa, OK in Sapulpa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sand Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sapulpa

  • The 39th Annual Sapulpa Arts Show & Sale returns to the Blowout this weekend (sapulpatimes.com)
  • Sapulpa Schools says no students onboard bus involved in accident on Tuesday morning (sapulpatimes.com)
  • Sandites learning fast after championship season (keystonegusher.com)

Tulsa

  • Tulsa Public Schools seeks community input on cuts to address $12M budget deficit (kjrh.com)
  • Have you seen The Cave House of Tulsa? Here's what to know about the tourist attraction (ktul.com)
  • East Tulsan helps people understand and manage their emotions (tulsaflyer.org)

Ok Sand Springs! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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