🌱 Zoo Argument Leads To Chase, Shooting + Become A Reading Partner

Morning, people of Tulsa! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Tulsa Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 76 Low: 47.

Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. An argument in the parking lot of the Tulsa Zoo escalated to a car chase and shooting on Sunday night. Officials say the vehicles were traveling on U.S. 169 when a suspect in one of the cars began firing shots at another. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. (Tulsa World)
2. A child is recovering after being struck by a car while riding his bike over the weekend. The crash occurred outside an apartment complex near 51st Street and South Memorial Drive on Sunday evening. Tulsa police believe the incident was an accident and have not made any arrests. (news9.com KWTV)
3. A national non-profit organization that tutors children is looking for volunteers to help out in Tulsa schools next year. Reading Partners offers one-on-one mentoring to students who have fallen behind in their reading skills during the pandemic. Volunteer applications are open online now at the Reading Partners Tulsa website. (News On 6)

Today in Tulsa:

• Bootcamp With Tess And Chris At Guthrie Green (5:30 PM)
• Tuesday Open Mic At Gypsy Coffeehouse (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Shuffles - Tulsa Arts District (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The second enrollment window for Tulsa Public Schools is now open! If you missed the enrollment window in January or February, now is your opportunity to enroll. Start your application online today! (Facebook)
• Step into a summer of STEM! Registration for summer camp at Discovery Lab is now available for students from pre-K to 6th grade. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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.