Increased COVID Deaths + Assault Suspect + Student Mask Mandate

Welcome to the debut edition of the Tulsa Daily, your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town!

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. Hillcrest Hospital South recently added a temporary morgue trailer to handle the increased number of deaths in the Tulsa area. This increase is largely caused by COVID-19 and is straining the resources of local funeral homes and hospitals. (news9.com KWTV)
2. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is searching for at least one suspect in an assault that occurred near West 56th street north and Osage Drive on Tuesday morning. Witnesses reported seeing a gray SUV chasing a 40-year-old man through the yard of his home before being beaten by the driver. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where he was taken into surgery. (news9.com KWTV)
3. Tulsa Public Schools released new mask requirements for students and has partnered with Saint Francis to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for students ages 12 and older. (Press Release Desk)
4. Tulsa Performing Arts Center is requiring masks for all 2021 events. (KTUL)
5. Watch Sally The Pregnant White Rhino get an ultrasound at the Tulsa Zoo. (News On 6)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Networking Coffee with Bixby Metro Chamber Ambassadors Fall 2021 (8:30 AM)
• Owasso Economic Development Authority (10:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting: Code Ninjas - Bixby Chamber of Commerce (4:30 PM)
• After Five - Salsa Night featuring Latin Mojo (5:00 PM)
• Tulsa City-County Library presents Chapters featuring author Mateo Askaripour (7:00 PM)

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