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in Tulsa
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local housing experts, including Tyler Parette from Housing Forward and officials from the Tulsa Day Center, held a panel and urged developers to build affordable homes to reduce homelessness in Tulsa. They noted that shelters are full—residents on low incomes struggle with rent as the city faces a need for 13,000 new housing units. 2 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa International Airport announced that Southwest Airlines started nonstop daily flights to Nashville on April 8th—yesterday—with a flight time of 1 hour 30 minutes. The airline and airport marked the launch with a live country music show that celebrated a new direct link between two music cities. News On 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 8th, 2025, Governor Kevin Stitt fired Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller after the March 14th wildfires revealed delays in deploying firefighting resources—he said the decision would improve future emergency responses. Lawmakers and firefighting officials criticized the move—arguing that Goeller’s decades of experience were crucial for handling large-scale crises and calling for reforms instead of blame. News On 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa's CrisisCare Center will lose its $1.7 million annual state funding on April 17—so it will seek new funding sources while the COPES program continues receiving support until June. 2 News
- ➤ On Tuesday, Hillcrest Medical Center unveiled a mobile experience that used advanced robotic systems to show patients new ways to diagnose and treat lung cancer—aiming to catch the disease early. Dr. Rachael Pattison said the center plans to shift diagnoses from later stages to Stage 1 over the next five years—helping more patients receive prompt care. FOX 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Hamilton (a US Paralympian who won silver in 2016) hosted a goalball clinic Tuesday at the center for individuals with physical challenges in midtown Tulsa. He taught blind or visually impaired players to track the noisy ball by sound and learn the game. FOX 23
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Hello, Dolly!
7 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of the iconic musical as Theatre Tulsa brings it to life in spring 2025.
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Poppa Foster Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Colony — Tickets available — Experience wild antics and original music from Tulsa's own Chris 'Poppa' Foster.
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Dinner Detective Show Tulsa
6-9 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa-Broken Arrow — $55.21 + taxes & fees — Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner that will keep you guessing who's the culprit.
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John Crist Live Comedy Show
Time TBA — The Tulsa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with laughter from social media sensation and comedian John Crist.
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Demetri Martin Live
6-9 p.m. — Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with standup comedian Demetri Martin, known for his unique style and witty observations.
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No Curfew & Olena Wine Tasting
5:30-7 p.m. — Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar — $5 entry — Sample four exquisite wines from No Curfew and Olena, including a Cabernet & Chardonnay.
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Dusty Slay Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Bricktown Comedy Club — 18+ Event — Enjoy an evening of laughter as Dusty Slay shares his unique Southern humor from the trailer park.
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Bloom on BLVD
4:00 PM – 1:30 AM — Wompa — Tickets on sale now — Experience a vibrant celebration of growth with music, art, and community connection.
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Magic City Books' Great Big Beautiful Release Event
9:15-11:00 p.m. — Magic City Books — $10 — Celebrate the release of Emily Henry's new book with mocktails, trivia, and a special discount on your purchase.
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Kansas City Mavericks at Tulsa Oilers - Round 1 Home Game 1
7:05-11:05 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience thrilling hockey action as the Mavericks take on the Oilers in the playoffs.
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