Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.

We start today with breaking news from overnight. A man is recovering at the hospital after a shooting just after midnight near 51st Street North and Hartford Avenue. Tulsa police are investigating, and while details are still emerging, neighbors in the area are urged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity they might have seen. In a separate incident, officers responded to a tense standoff last night at an apartment near 51st and Yale. Police say a man fired pepper balls at his girlfriend inside the apartment before law enforcement arrived. Fortunately, the woman got out safely. The suspect has been taken into custody, and no serious injuries have been reported in that standoff. We’ll provide more updates as the investigations continue.

Turning to weather, we’re waking up to warm spring temperatures, with highs today in the mid-seventies. We do expect thunderstorms to roll through the area later tonight, so if you have outdoor plans, it’s wise to keep an umbrella handy and check for any updates, especially as storms could be strong at times. The rest of the week follows a similar story, with rain chances continuing and highs staying in the low seventies.

Now, in community and city hall news, Tulsa’s City Council is still grappling with resident concerns over property disputes, especially following a decision last week affecting homeowners in midtown who say the city wouldn’t compromise on planned utility easements. Meanwhile, expect delays on westbound I-44 at South Peoria as ODOT narrows lanes for urgent bridge maintenance. Traffic is heavier than usual, so give yourself extra time if your morning commute takes you through that corridor.

On the local business front, several new restaurants are set to open along Cherry Street this week, including a much-anticipated fusion spot aiming to bring more foot traffic and job opportunities to the district. Elsewhere, applications are up for seasonal positions at local parks and venues, with about 200 jobs currently listed on major job boards for the Tulsa metro.

For real estate, home sales remain steady, with around 150 homes moving this past week—most clustered near Riverside and in the Union School District area. Realtors say buyers are still finding value despite higher interest rates.

School news brings a mix of pride and concern. Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington High School celebrated a big win at this weekend’s state robotics competition, while in another school, a local mother is demanding action after her son was allegedly put in a chokehold by a school officer. The district is reviewing safety protocols in response.

In sports, we’re all watching the Oklahoma City Thunder as they gear up for game two against the Memphis Grizzlies. Locally, several Tulsa high school baseball teams advance to regional playoffs this week.

Before we go, a quick feel-good story. Over the weekend, Tulsa rescue crews safely brought home a group of four-wheeler riders stranded on an Arkansas River sandbar near Highway 51. Their quick thinking and teamwork made for grateful reunions and a reminder of the strength in our community.

This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.