🌱 Elderly Woman Leads Police Chase + Annual Rain Barrel Event

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

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 73 Low: 41.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. An elderly woman is in custody following a slow-speed chase with police early Monday morning. Officers spotted the woman driving very slowly on northbound Highway 75 around 6 a.m. and attempted to perform a traffic stop, but the driver would not pull over. The woman is in custody, but police say she is unlikely to face charges in the case, in which speeds never exceeded 35 miles per hour. (KTUL)
2. The City of Tulsa is once again partnering with Upcycle for its annual Rain Barrel Event. During the event, the nation's largest manufacturer of upcycled rain barrels, will offer rain barrels at a discounted rate to help Tulsans harvest rainwater and lower their water bills. Each barrel will cost around $60 and will include a mosquito screen, overflow spigot, and linking capability. (KOKI FOX 23)
3. A family-owned bike shop and service center is opening a new coffee shop and bakery. Owners of Mother Road Motorsports say the new restaurant, Gears and Grinds, will cater to Route 66 travelers and anyone else wanting to "talk shop." The shop also plans to play host to an antique bike show and the Tulsa Vespa Club meetings this spring and summer. (tulsapeople.com)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Spark Golf At Mohawk Park Golf Course (5:30 PM)
• City Council Meeting At City Of Broken Arrow (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Drop your kids off for a STEAM play-in at the Discovery Lab's new exhibit hall. The exploring, tinkering of tools, and fun activities will begin after dinner is served. Register today! (Facebook)
• The Ten Tenors are performing their "Love Is In The Air" tour tonight. Don't miss this incredible performance at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center! (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.