Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Billy and Tina, two Asian elephants that arrived from Los Angeles in May, are now in quarantine at Tulsa Zoo as they adjust to their new home—visitors will see them by mid-June.
A Tulsa grocery store, Oasis Fresh Market, launched Oasis Summer Cafe to offer free breakfast and lunch to children in need this summer.
The program started Monday, June 2 and will run through Aug. 8 at the market on N. Peoria Ave.—providing meals when school programs are not in session.
Tulsa police said on June 1 that a man named Parker Grayson Brown was killed after ambushing officers near Eisenhower International School, and he was due in court on June 11 for a DUI arrest while he had faced charges in 2016 (including an attempted arson incident).
Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler requested that Judge Sharon Holmes be recused from the murder trial of Noe Cruz after she held a private conversation with the defendant and relaxed his house arrest conditions—raising concerns about the trial's fairness.
On Sunday evening, Tulsa police responded to a shooting near 56th and Harvard and encountered an armed suspect who ambushed officers and fired at nearby pedestrians—after a short chase, officers returned fire and fatally shot the suspect while one jogger received medical aid.
The Better Business Bureau warned Tulsa residents to ignore fake Apple billing texts that claim an iCloud account was used for an unauthorized California charge and urge a call for help—residents are told to log into their accounts or forward the texts as spam—scammers aim to steal personal information.
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the Greenwood Trust to invest $105M in North Tulsa by funding affordable housing, historic preservation, and education projects.
Seth Bryant, a descendant of a Tulsa Race Massacre victim, said the plan—overdue for change—offers a chance to bring justice and improve life in the Greenwood community.
The city hosted the Crybaby Climb relay event with first responders at Crybaby Hill—kicking off the Tulsa Tough bike race, with official races set to begin on June 6 at around 4 p.m. Residents said they are excited for the upcoming event that promotes healthy living.
Wicked
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Discover the untold story of the Wicked Witch and her complex friendship with Glinda the Good.
Jackopierce Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Shrine — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 35 years of music with the beloved duo Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce.
Wicked (Touring)
2-5 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Delve into the untold story of the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this captivating Broadway production.
Dan Maguire Live Performance
1-5 p.m. — McNellie's — Check their site for entry cost — Enjoy an eclectic sound and original tunes from a captivating performer who knows how to engage the crowd.
Wicked Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz and what made them who they are.
Wicked
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Pinky Patel Live Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bricktown Comedy Club — Tickets vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian and viral sensation Pinky Patel.
Wicked
8 p.m.–12 a.m. — Chapman Music Hall — Check event page for pricing — Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this celebrated musical.
Tulsa Nostalgia Con
10 AM – 5 PM — Gateway Tulsa Event Center — Cost info not specified — Explore vintage treasures from various eras at this unique convention.
Wicked
6:30 PM — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this acclaimed musical.
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