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🌱 Patch AM: Recognize this man who casually entered a Tulsa home on Christmas?

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What's up Tulsa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Recognize this man who casually entered a Tulsa home on Christmas?
  • Why a North Tulsa dream home suddenly lost its water supply
  • What Tulsa police want you to do before New Year’s Eve

Also on today's calendar: KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Tulsa.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tulsa police search for man who walked into occupied home on Christmas morning (ktul.com) — Tulsa police are asking residents to help identify a man who walked into an occupied home near Pine and Main on Christmas morning, wandered around, and left with a beer. No one was hurt, but officers warn such encounters can quickly turn dangerous and urge anyone recognizing the suspect from released photos to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers anonymously.
   

2. New home, no water: Tulsan's mysterious fight to get water back on (kjrh.com) — A North Tulsa homeowner near Booker T. Washington High School has gone more than two weeks without water after city crews shut off service and flagged unpermitted use from a neighboring lot’s meter. He disputes responsibility for costly rerouting work, while the City of Tulsa says repairs are needed and is working with him on a solution.
   

3. Tulsa police urge responsible New Year celebrations, emphasize planning for safety (ktul.com) — Tulsa police are asking residents to ring in the New Year safely, with plans for sober rides, secure homes, and locked vehicles. Officers remind everyone that fireworks are illegal inside Tulsa city limits and urge neighbors to look out for each other, report suspicious activity, and be mindful of sleeping children and families overnight.
   

4. 'An example': A look back at Vision 2025 heading into 2026 (kjrh.com) — Voters’ 2003 Vision 2025 penny sales tax is still reshaping Tulsa, from the BOK Center and Arkansas River corridor to the USA BMX headquarters and Route 66 projects. As remaining funds help prepare for Route 66’s 2026 centennial, city leaders say the program shows how Tulsans’ long-term investments can drive economic growth and keep the city competitive.
   

5. NBC Anchor Reveals Big Change After Becoming 'a Bit More Absent' From TV Lately (popculture.com) — Tulsa news fans may remember John Hayes from his time anchoring at KTUL, where he covered major stories involving Tulsa Public Schools and the death of Owasso teen Nex Benedict. He’s now moving off-air into an Executive Producer role at Oklahoma City’s KFOR, while also planning a new digital project that will keep him telling stories statewide.
   

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  • Lost Cat at Woodland Oaks Apartments.
    Seems like a house cat for how friendly and eager she was to get into a warm place. Looks healthy and super sweet. (Nextdoor Woodlawn Oaks)
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Ok Tulsa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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