Tulsa Local Pulse: Business Owners Protest ICE, Arrests in Homicide, Tulsa Oilers and Women's Basketball Updates

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, January 31. We kick off with some solidarity in our community as local business owners join a national protest against ICE investments. At Community Craft and Meadow Market Books on Cherry Street, owners like Mary Perisho and Melodie Coulter closed for sales but opened doors for crafting and sign-making, turning shops into hubs for community organizing. Magic City Books donates twenty percent of proceeds through Sunday to the YWCA Immigrant and Refugee program, while Bend Mercantile downtown gives baristas time off to protest, creating safe spaces for us all. Shifting to public safety, Tulsa Police report two arrests in a twenty twenty-five homicide near fiftieth Street North and North Boulder Avenue. Detectives nabbed Darren Allen and Edward Lane for first-degree murder in the death of Marvin Arnett, with the investigation ongoing. We appreciate their work keeping our streets secure. On sports, our Tulsa Oilers grabbed a point in last night's two-to-one overtime loss to the Idaho Steelheads at the BOK Center, thanks to Tanner Faith's first pro goal. They face off again tonight at seven oh five. Women's basketball has Tulsa hosting Memphis at two this afternoon at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Legends Day, riding a strong streak. City updates include Tulsa County securing eight million dollars to rebuild Garnett Road and tackle flooding, easing our daily commutes. After frigid weather shut some spots, new businesses like Meadow Market reschedule grand openings to February. Job market stays steady with lawmakers eyeing insurance relief and caregiver benefits amid state welfare reviews. Weather-wise, we shake off recent freezes with mild temps in the upper forties today, low wind, perfect for events. Expect partly cloudy skies turning cooler overnight. Upcoming, register now for free Tulsa Police motorcycle skills courses in March, and catch community engagements in February. Local schools note freshmen stars like Dora Toman leading Tulsa women's hoops. For a feel-good note, police joined the MLK parade in Greenwood despite the cold, marching with firefighters under the theme New Day, Same Dream. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.