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🌱 Body Found In Springdale Park + Free BBQ Dinners For Christmas

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Tulsa.


First, today's weather:

Sunny and not as cool. High: 59 Low: 31.


Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

  1. Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered at Springdale Park near North Lewis Avenue and East Pine Street on Monday morning. Authorities say it is unclear what led to the victim's death, but they believe extreme cold temperatures may have played a role. Investigators have not released the man's identity but say his family has been notified. (News On 6)
  2. A barbecue restaurant in north Tulsa is offering free Christmas dinners to homebound locals. Stutts House of Bar-B-Que is providing the meals, which volunteers will deliver at no charge to homes across the area on Christmas day. Local residents must call before Thursday, Dec. 23, to reserve a meal through the program. (KTUL)
  3. A WinCo Foods security guard was stabbed during a fight with a customer early Monday morning. The incident occurred at the supermarket's 71st Street location, where authorities say a man stabbed the guard with a screwdriver for unknown reasons. The security guard will need to get his tetanus shot but is expected to recover. (KOKI FOX 23)

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Today in Tulsa:

  • City Council Meeting At City of Broken Arrow Council Chambers(6:30 PM)
  • Municipal Authority Meeting At City of Broken Arrow Council Chambers(6:30 PM)
  • Economic Development Authority Meeting At City of Broken Arrow Council Chambers (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Burglary detectives with the Tulsa Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying a burglar who has been caught on several home surveillance cameras in the area near 51st Street. (Facebook)
  • The Tulsa Botanic Garden is offering holiday train rides for kids every night this week until Dec. 23. (Facebook)
  • Tulsa Public Schools will be closed for two weeks for winter break. Classes will resume on Jan. 4. (Facebook)

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Katarina Betterton

About me: Katarina loves to read and write. Her hobbies include cooking her grandmother's recipes, learning new languages, and crafting. She and her husband live with their mutt, Ledger, and Shiba Inu, Mikasa, who are both way too cute for their own good.

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