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Weather

Public Service Company of Oklahoma Sends Winter Weather Safety Reminders

It didn’t get cold enough for Monday’s rain to turn into snow but there’s still a chance this week. Winter weather is here and PSO has some advice.

• Potential Power Problems: PSO says it is monitoring the potential for winter weather across our area this week. The company said “We know you depend on us for power and we take that responsibility very seriously. If your power goes out, we are ready to restore it safely and quickly.” Here’s 4 steps to restore your power.

• Weather Warning: In an e-mail sent to customers, PSO listed ways to prepare for Mother Nature’s negativity throughout winter. It says to have flashlights, batteries, water, blankets and medication on hand and don’t forget to download their app. We are a BIG fan of Meteorologist Travis Meyer’s very important tip: prepare the sleds!

See all of PSO’s storm preparedness stats HERE.

Community

Tulsa Botanic Garden Plants Plans For New Project

Talk about planting a seed! Construction on the Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum is underway with plans for 100+ trees.

• Sow Me a Story: Tulsa Botanic Garden planners hope the new arboretum will be the perfect place to gather on the greens with family and friends. The two acre project will include a mix of trees, shrubs, pathways, an entry donor plaza, and meandering walkways leading to a pavilion with a water curtain fountain.

• Seed to Shrub: Plantings in the arboretum have been designed to provide year-round dramatic seasonal color and habitat for birds. 30,000 daffodils will be planted for early spring blooms. Cherry Bost gave the lead gift for the arboretum in memory of her late husband, Jim Bost.

Read more about the project and see the renderings HERE.

Event

The Chili Bowl Nationals are Racing into Tulsa With Expected $30M+ in Revenue

You may be in the mood for some chili with this cold weather but we’ve got a different bowl for you to consider, the mini race car kind. It’s Chili Bowl time!

• Buckle Up: Visit the SageNet Center in Tulsa for mini car racing like you’ve never seen it before. With 373 entries from across 40 states and 5 countries, it makes this year the second highest entered Chili Bowl Nationals yet.

• Revved for Racing: The event is fun for spectators of all ages and you’ll want to check out the 13 year old who’s getting behind the wheel. The talent racing includes NASCAR drivers, IndyCar drivers and even your local dirt bike racer. The event’s green light flashed January 8th and turns red on January 13th.

Plan your day at Tulsa’s Chili Bowl Nationals HERE.

Development

Tulsa Police Department Breaks Ground on New Helicopter Hangar

Tulsa, we are clear to fly with a new pad that will help keep us safe. The new helicopter hangar at TPD is under construction.

• Infrared Intel: TPD uses its helicopters to track trouble on the ground with infrared body heat technology. The new hangar will sit by the Tulsa Police Academy. This $5.6M pad will have room for 3 helicopters, landing zone, taxiway, training, and mechanic shop all on site.

• Chopper Cost: Pad project completion is slated for May of 2025. Most of the money for the upgrade is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act and private donations, the Hardesty Family Foundation and Chapman Foundation. TPD says the hangar will sustain the department for at least 20 years.

Watch the progress fly HERE.

Event

Tulsa’s Gathering Place Plans for New Display of Iconic Sports Memorabilia

As if gathering at our favorite place didn’t have enough to offer, now we can score some sights on some super cool sports memorabilia.

• Please May I Have Your Autograph: We can always count on slides, screams and swings at the Gathering Place, but now we can take in a nearly 300-piece collection of autographed sports memorabilia. The Scott Carter Heroes Collection will be on display in the ONEOK Boathouse starting Saturday January 13th.

• Take Me Out: The collection features autographed jerseys, balls, bats, boxing gloves, and more sports gear from sports legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Baker Mayfield, and Tiger Woods. The display dedicated to Scott Carter a 13-year-old boy from Tulsa who died from bone cancer runs through March 31st.

Make plans to visit art in the park HERE.

In other news

• 📚 Chapter 2024: Resolved to read more? The Tulsa City-County Library is ramping up the reading in the new year with reading programs for all ages.

• 🥳 Loving on Leia: The Tulsa Zoo didn’t monkey around when they fed Leia the chimpanzee a very special snack for her 25th birthday.

• 🏆 I’d Like to Thank…: Members of the Osage Nation are proud to say “That’s our girl up there” after Lily Gladstone won Best Actress for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon.

• 🎸 Concert Connection: The City of Broken Arrow is holding a public meeting to discuss a TIF district to help fund its large new upcoming outdoor amphitheater.

• 🏋🏻‍♀️ The Great Weight: A Tulsa trainer who works with people who have autism is adding some pounds to his efforts with a fundraiser happening Saturday.

• 🍝 Menu for Memory: It wouldn’t be a grand opening without a fundraiser at downtown Tulsa’s latest new restaurant, Isla’s Kitchen. They report raising $24K for the Alzheimer’s Association!

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