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1. 2 dead and one injured following shooting at Tulsa tow company (kjrh.com) — Two people were killed and another wounded after an exchange of gunfire at Mikes Towing on North Garnett Road in Tulsa, where police say a group tried to reclaim a repossessed vehicle. Investigators report that one person in the group and the tow company owner both suffered fatal gunshot wounds, while the vehicle's owner was hospitalized as detectives continue probing what happened.
2. Tulsa Honor Academy begins renovation of former Jones Elementary (tulsaworld.com) — Tulsa Honor Academy is transforming the former Jones Elementary building into its first elementary school, bringing students back to the 71st East Avenue campus within about a year. The charter network bought the site from Tulsa Public Schools and has now kicked off renovations, celebrated by students, staff, and neighbors who hope to see the playground full again.
3. Researchers from TU, Gilcrease collecting oral history from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (newson6.com) — Researchers from the University of Tulsa and Gilcrease Museum are gathering new oral histories about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, especially stories passed down through white and Native families. The team is asking Tulsa-area residents to share memories or artifacts, even anonymously, to deepen understanding of what different communities know and remember about the massacre and its legacy.
4. Employees at Tulsa towing company heartbroken after their bosses are murdered at work (newson6.com) — A Tulsa towing company is reeling after owners Mike and Mary Moore were fatally shot during a dispute over a repossessed vehicle near Pine and Garnett. Tulsa police say a customer opened fire after an argument turned violent, and employees are now mourning the couple's generosity and warning about the dangers tow truck workers face every day.
5. Tulsa Hopes to Become 'The Drone Capital of the World' (dronelife.com) — Tulsa leaders and industry partners are working to transform the city into a national hub for drones, leveraging local aerospace strengths and new testing sites like Skyway Range. Recent moves by international companies such as MANNA, WindShape, and High Lander could bring hundreds of jobs and new training opportunities for Tulsa-area students and workers.
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