Tulsa Homicide Investigation, Recycling Expansion, and Pets Clinic Highlights Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for March 11, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news from overnight. Tulsa Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in Wagoner County near Porter early this morning. Details are still emerging, but authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. In city news, the Tulsa City Council is set to vote today on a proposed ordinance that would expand the city's recycling program. If passed, it would introduce curbside composting services to select neighborhoods starting this summer. On the weather front, we're looking at a beautiful spring day ahead. Expect sunny skies with highs near 70 degrees. Perfect conditions for the free rabies and DAPPV clinic happening at Turner Park today from 10 AM to 2 PM. Tulsa Animal Services and the Tulsa SPCA are teaming up to offer these vaccinations to local dog owners. In business news, we're sad to report the closure of longtime Brookside favorite, Joe's Diner. After 30 years of serving up comfort food, the owners have decided to retire. However, there's good news for food lovers as a new farm-to-table restaurant, Green Acres, is set to open next month in the Brady Arts District. Sports fans, mark your calendars. The University of Tulsa's baseball team is kicking off a homestand today against Oral Roberts University at 3 PM. The Golden Hurricane is looking to avenge their extra-inning loss to ORU from last month. In real estate, Tulsa's market continues to heat up. The average home price in the metro area has climbed to $275,000, up 5% from this time last year. Realtors are reporting particularly high demand in the Midtown and Broken Arrow areas. On the job front, there's positive news. The Tulsa Regional Chamber announced that a major tech company is planning to open a customer service center downtown, potentially creating 500 new jobs over the next two years. Looking ahead to community events, don't forget about the St. Patrick's Day parade this Saturday in the Blue Dome District. The festivities kick off at noon, with live music, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. We're wrapping up with a heartwarming story from Union High School. The robotics team, known as the "Circuit Breakers," has qualified for the national championships after their innovative design won top honors at the state competition last weekend. In our daily crime report, police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a string of car break-ins near 71st and Yale. Residents are advised to keep valuables out of sight and ensure their vehicles are locked. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.