🌱 Hundreds Lose Power In Storm + TPS Cancels Classes This Week

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Snow, 1-2"; winds subsiding. High: 24 Low: 11.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Hundreds of homes were impacted by an early-morning power outage in Tulsa on Wednesday. According to the Public Service Company of Oklahoma, the winter storm resulted in more than 800 power outages across the metro area. More than 1,200 additional crew members from Delaware, Florida, and Alabama are traveling to Green County to help the company restore power. (News On 6)
2. Tulsa Public Schools officials announced in a press release Tuesday that all district schools and offices will be closed through tomorrow, Feb. 4. The closures were prompted by the forecasted winter storm and will not result in any changes to the school year calendar. The Midtown and West Tulsa Enrollment Expo that was originally planned for this weekend has also been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12. (Press Release Desk)
3. Work has paused on a project to remove the deteriorating light poles on the 21st Street bridge. The project is being halted temporarily due to inclement weather and will resume on Monday, Feb. 7. Traffic will be limited on 21st Street through next Friday, Feb. 11, as crews complete the project. (Press Release Desk)

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From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Botanic Garden will be closed today, Feb. 3, due to inclement weather. In the meantime, they've shared a Tree Fort snow day puzzle to enjoy! (Facebook)
• Fire investigators with the Tulsa Fire Department need your help identifying a man caught on video vandalizing a business and setting a fire in a dumpster. If you recognize the suspect, please contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. (Facebook)
• Winter weather will impact blood supply, and the Oklahoma Blood Institute of Tulsa needs your help to avoid a shortage. Donate today, Feb. 3, at the Owasso Family YMCA from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (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.