Tulsa Tech Boom, Homeless Support, and Crime Updates - Tulsa Local Pulse for January 12, 2025

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, January 12, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days. Tulsa police are investigating the city's second homicide of 2025, which occurred near 1st and Utica in midtown Tulsa. A body was found in a field with numerous injuries, and police are still working to determine the cause of death and identify a suspect[5]. Moving on to the job market, Tulsa's tech scene is booming. The city has been designated as an official Tech Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, with a projection of 56,000 new tech jobs over the next decade. These jobs are expected to have an average salary of $67,000, which is well above the local average. Major projects like an AI Center of Excellence and advanced testing facilities are driving this growth, with a focus on autonomous systems and AI development[2]. In real estate news, the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met on January 8 to discuss several rezoning requests. One notable request was from Tekton Homes, LLC, to rezone a property east of the northeast corner of East 4th Place and South Harvard Avenue from RS-3 to RM-2[3]. From city hall, efforts are underway to get homeless individuals in from the cold. The health department is also urging safety as respiratory illnesses spike, offering prevention resources to the public[1]. Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today, with temperatures expected to stay in the mid-30s. We're advising everyone to bundle up and stay warm, especially if you're planning on being outdoors. In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we do want to remind everyone that the Tulsa City-County Library system is always a great resource, offering not just books but also meeting rooms and community programs. The library is encouraging literacy programs and library card sign-ups, with a focus on improving adult literacy levels[4]. Looking ahead to the next few days, we have several community events coming up. Unfortunately, we don't have specific details on these events at this time, but we'll be sure to keep you updated. In local school news, we don't have any major achievements or sports results to report today. However, we do want to give a shout-out to all the hardworking students and teachers in our community. In a feel-good community story, local organizations are working together to provide support to those in need, including the homeless and those struggling with literacy. Finally, in today's crime report, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and aware of their surroundings. In addition to the homicide investigation near 1st and Utica, police are also investigating an incident where a man was arrested for allegedly waving a green Glock at a family near 15th and Yale[1]. 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.