🌱 IBC Bank Robber Still At Large + Pioneer Plaza Apartment Fire

Good day, people of Tulsa! Helen Eckhard here with your brand-new copy of the Tulsa Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; an afternoon shower. High: 67 Low: 46.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Police are investigating following a robbery at IBC Bank on Easy Skelly Drive on Thursday. Witnesses say the suspect handed tellers at the bank a note demanding money shortly before noon, then fled and jumped a fence into a nearby neighborhood. The suspect was believed to be wearing a light-colored ball cap, jacket, and khaki pants. (News On 6)
2. A man was arrested overnight Wednesday after he was spotted walking toward Tulsa International Airport with two hunting-style rifles. According to the Tulsa Police Department, the man did put down the weapons when confronted by officers but proceeded to resist their commands. The suspect was eventually taken into custody on multiple charges, including carrying a firearm while intoxicated. (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
3. Dozens of residents were displaced after a fire broke out at the Pioneer Plaza apartment building on Wednesday. Officials with the Tulsa Fire Department say the blaze began on the upper floors of the 11-story building and was quickly contained, but not before several units were damaged by smoke and water. At least one person at the scene was also transported to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. (News On 6)

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Today in Tulsa:

• The Great Tulsa Clean Up At Tulsa City Parks (8:00 AM)
• 2022 April Coffee & Commerce At Bixby Chamber Of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Student Art Exhibit At Operation Aware Of Oklahoma (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 2022 Richard Koenig Tulsa Opera Ball is tomorrow night, Apr. 2, at Southern Hills Country Club. The ball will feature the classic opening Waltz, opera numbers performed by talented Tulsa Opera Filstrup Resident Artists, and more! (Facebook)
• Safe Place Selfie Day is next Wednesday, Apr. 6! Don't forget to share pictures of you and your loved ones practicing your severe weather sheltering plan with the US National Weather Service of Tulsa. (Facebook)
• The deadline to apply for Tulsa Teacher Corps is Apr. 29! To learn more about this rigorous and supportive preparation program for aspiring teachers, visit the Tulsa Public Schools website. (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.