Tulsa Local Pulse: Gray Skies, Job Growth, and Weekend Arts

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for today. We wake up to a gray and wet start across Tulsa. News On 6 and KJRH meteorologists say scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder move through most of the day, with highs in the upper 70s and a muggy feel. That rain may slow us down on the Broken Arrow Expressway and I 44, and outdoor plans around Gathering Place or LaFortune Park may need a backup plan. The good news is storms stay below severe levels, and by Sunday we see more dry breaks with warmer temps into the low 80s. From city hall, we keep our eye on budget talks that shape our daily life. Councilors are working on adjustments for street repairs and public safety, and there is ongoing discussion about funding for road work along Yale and Memorial, plus support for bus service on Peoria. These choices affect how we get to work, how long we sit in traffic, and how quickly first responders reach us. On the job front, local recruiters report Tulsa metro unemployment hovering around 4 percent, with health care, logistics, and aerospace still hiring. Major employers near the airport and along Highway 169 are posting dozens of openings in maintenance, nursing support, and warehouse work, many starting near 18 to 20 dollars an hour. In real estate, area Realtors say we sit on roughly 2 thousand active listings, with a typical Tulsa home now around the mid 200 thousand dollar range. Homes near midtown, Cherry Street, and around Brookside still move quickly, while newer builds near Owasso and Bixby draw families looking for space and newer schools. Culturally, we have a busy weekend despite the rain. The Mecum auto auction continues at the SageNet Center at Expo Square, bringing classic car fans to 21st and Yale. Downtown, live music fills the Arts District tonight, with local bands playing small stages near Cain’s Ballroom and along Main Street. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center hosts evening shows that give us an indoor option if storms linger. For schools, several Tulsa Public Schools and Union seniors are being recognized this week for state academic awards and scholarship signings, along with strong performances from spring sports teams wrapping up their seasons. On the crime front, Tulsa police report a fairly routine overnight period, with a few arrests on DUI and property crimes, and ongoing investigations into recent burglaries near 11th Street and Lewis. Officers ask us to keep cars locked and porch lights on, especially with rainy weather reducing visibility. A small feel good note to end on. Volunteers along the Arkansas River trail organize a cleanup this morning, rain ponchos and all, showing again how our community steps up to keep our shared spaces welcoming. Thanks for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss our local check in. 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 quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta