🌱 Tulsa-Based Crime Ring Busted + Afghan Refugees Come To Tulsa

Hey, people of Tulsa! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Tulsa Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A little snow at times. High: 32 Low: 19.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. 29 people have been charged in a multi-state theft ring based in Tulsa that cost stores more than $10 million dollars in losses. The U.S. Attorney's Office and Oklahoma Attorney Generals' office announced the charges on Thursday and say the thieves profited nearly $5 million dollars from stealing and selling stolen products. Authorities first began investigating the string of thefts in 2019. (News On 6)
2. Authorities have issued warrants for two suspects in the murder of a Tulsa man that occurred on Monday. Both 24-year-old Rashawn Graham and 21-year-old Lilie Crawford are wanted in connection to the death of 30-year-old Nickolas Norwood, who was found dead by a neighbor in his apartment on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the investigation into Norwood's death is ongoing. (News On 6)
3. Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma reported that 600 of the 800 Afghan refugees that were expected to come to Tulsa have arrived and settled into permanent homes. Deacon Kevin Sartorius said that the remaining 200 refugees are expected to arrive in the city in the next three to four weeks. The refugees will have to apply for citizenship within a certain time, but the Catholic charities will have immigration legal services available for them. (news9.com KWTV)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Tai Chi At Martial Zen (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City joined the LOCAL (Lift Oklahoma Communities, Agriculture, and Lifestyles) Coalition with several partners to encourage an increase in state funding for SNAP healthy foods incentives. (Facebook)
• See "Jitney," presented by Theatre North, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from Feb. 12-20! More information is available on the PAC website. (Facebook)
• What if your child had the chance to build mobile apps and learn 3D design in middle school? Learn about the options here in Tulsa through Tulsa Public Schools. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master's degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.