🌱 Discovery Lab Opens + Vape Store Robbed Of Thousands

Up and at 'em, Tulsa! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Very cold with clouds and sun. High: 38 Low: 16.

Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. Tulsa's new Discovery Lab opened to the public on Monday after being under construction since early 2020. The museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. at its location at 3123 South Riverside Drive. The new 57,000 square-foot museum includes 20,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and programming space. (KRMG)
2. Owners of a Tulsa vape shop say three people burglarized their store, making off with several thousand dollars worth of products. The owners of Burn Culture Vape and CBD say they believe three boys smashed in the store's front window and stole various “delta 8” products. The store has released the surveillance video in hopes someone will recognize the suspects. (KTUL)
3. The Tulsa Fire Department responded to a fire at the City of Tulsa Mulch Pit on North 145th East Avenue and East Apache Street on Monday. According to officials at the site, the fire burned through a semi-truck but did not cause any injuries. The cause is of the fire is currently under investigation. (KOKI FOX 23)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Tulsa Education Expo - Tulsa Marriot Southern Hills (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Oilers celebrated a victory over the Newfoundland Growlers in a 5-1 game on Sunday. (Instagram)
• Have a passion for events? The Tulsa Botanic Garden is looking for an Events and Hospitality Assistant! More information and details on how to apply are available on the Garden website. (Facebook)
• Enrollment for Tulsa Public Schools is open for the 2022-2023 school year! The district is hosting a second enrollment information session to learn about student enrollment and get information about programs available for your child. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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.