🌱 Officer Injured During Protest + Frontier Cancels Service

Happy Tuesday, Tulsa! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 34.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Several protestors have been arrested after an officer was injured during an altercation on Monday. Witnesses say the incident occurred when the officer approached several of the protestors about parking near the city courthouse. The protestors had rallied downtown in support of Leonard Peltier, who was found guilty of the first-degree murders of two FBI agents in 1975. (News On 6)
2. Frontier Airlines is discontinuing its service to Tulsa International Airport next month. A representative for the airport says Frontier's decision was based on the limited availability of aircraft. Nonstop service to Denver, where the carrier had previously provided service, will still be available through Southwest and United airlines. (kjrh.com)
3. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will perform at a historic Tulsa music venue this summer. Cain's Ballroom announced Monday that the rap group will perform Thursday, June 23. Tickets for the event will start at $33 and go on sale this Friday at the Cain's box office, online, or by phone. (News On 6)

Today in Tulsa:

• 2022 February Ideas & Insights At Bixby Chamber Of Commerce (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Fire Department mourns the passing of Ronney W. Surber, 67, who passed on Feb. 1, 2022. Ronney and his wife Patti were married for almost 50 years, and he retired from the Tulsa Fire Department in 2010 after 29 years of service. (Facebook)
• Did you enjoy the wildflower planting behind the Tulsa Botanic Garden's visitor center last year? New Seed Starting Online classes begin on Feb. 19 with a class on Pollinator and Wildflower Gardens. (Instagram)
• The Financial Crimes Unit of the Tulsa Police Department is requesting assistance identifying a person of interest who is suspected of using a stolen credit card at various locations within Tulsa. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.