🌱 Ex-Fire Captain Pleads Guilty + Recycling Contamination

Morning, Tulsa! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 72 Low: 47.

Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. A former Tulsa Fire Department Captain pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to robbing two banks in Green Country. Jerry Brown was arrested for the robberies of the banks in Skiatook and Sperry back in 2020. Investigators say Brown stole more than $300,000 during the robberies and used part of the money to pay off debts owed by his contracting business. (News On 6)
2. City officials have expressed concern over the number of contaminated items being left in curbside recycling containers. Josh Noel, a community involvement coordinator with the City of Tulsa, says the items include "any type of hard, ridged plastics" such as plastic hangers and plastic bags. Noel added that the presence of contaminated items can pose a danger to employees and urged residents to go online to see the full list of recyclable items. (KTUL)
3. A band from Tulsa performed at South By Southwest this year after competing against groups around the nation for the coveted spot. The band, Bandelier, began in Tulsa and is made up of six core members who play the music that member Rusty Rowe described as folk-rock with "a cinematic feel." The band wrapped up its two-day gig in Austin this week and has also been booked to play Mayfest and Guthrie Green. (News On 6)

Today in Tulsa:

• Spring Fishing Classic At Broken Arrow Bass Pro (All Day)
• Community Yoga At The Studio (8:00 AM)
• Parent's Night Out At R.C. Dickenson Family YMCA (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Enjoy a warm and intimate concert with the award-winning ATOS Trio, presented by Chamber Music Tulsa. See these talented musicians at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from Mar. 25-27. (Facebook)
• Interested in taking a self-defense class? The Tulsa Police Community Engagement Unit is offering a free class for women on Apr. 4 called "Empower." Register online today. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.