Today
in Tulsa
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jacobs Bridge to Learning in Tulsa gives special needs children a chance to be celebrated by having them sign and mail birthday cards around the world—monthly parties also gather families to celebrate local birthdays and help kids feel included. News On 6
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Tulsa family remembered beloved Deacon Danny Brennan, who died Monday after his handcycle clipped a concrete pylon near Tulsa — friends and family gathered over the weekend in Broken Arrow — and his funeral will be held Monday at the Church of Saint Benedict. News On 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa-based Flintco Construction aided emergency crews after the Oklahoma City Bombing 30 years ago by providing lumber to board up windows near the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Senior Vice President Russ Peevey—celebrating 20 years with the firm—said the event deeply affected the community and that Flintco remains ready to support local projects from healthcare to education. 2 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa police said a driver hit a man and his dog near West 71st Street South and South Elwood Avenue around 1:20 p.m.—allegedly attempting to flee the scene but then colliding with another car that started a chain reaction, leaving the man in critical condition and killing the dog before officers cleared the area. FOX 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at Paycom Center, the Thunder host the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round playoffs at 12:00 PM on ABC—OKC swept the regular season series by nearly 19 points on average and is favored by 13 points while Memphis struggles with key injuries, including Ja Morant’s absence. This marks the teams’ fourth postseason meeting with the Thunder leading the all-time series 2–1. News On 6
- ➤ On April 19th, the Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team won its seventh national title at Dickies Arena—beating UCLA, Missouri, and Utah. Their win marks the third championship in four years and the 11th time they have reached the team finals in 12 years. News On 6
- ➤ On April 19th, newcomer Sam Jackson made his first game impact by scoring on an 81-yard punt return touchdown in the Cowboys' Orange-White game. The quarterbacks on both teams had mixed results as some completed passes while others threw errors—each play shaped the game's tough contest. News On 6
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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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Stag's Leap Winery Dinner at Polo Grill
6:22-9 p.m. — Polo Grill — Reservation required — Enjoy two evenings of exquisite wine and culinary pairings from Stag's Leap Winery and Polo Grill.
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Ashes & Diamonds Wine Dinner with Polo Grill
6:22-9 p.m. — Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano — Reservations required — Enjoy exquisite pairings at two consecutive wine dinners hosted by local favorites Ti Amo and Polo Grill.
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Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo
Apr 25-27 — Expo Square — Cost info not available — Discover great deals for your home and outdoor projects this spring.
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Santana Concert
8-11 p.m. — River Spirit Casino Resort — Tickets available from $110 — Experience the legendary Santana live in concert at one of Tulsa's premier venues.
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The Cher Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the lasting legacy of Cher, the unstoppable pop culture icon of six decades.
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Tulsa's April Book Club Meeting
Time TBD — Albert G's Bar-B-Q — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about the intriguing novel 'First Lie Wins' by Ashley Elston.
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John Calvin Abney Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Whittier Bar — $10.00 — Experience an evening of live music with John Calvin Abney and Magic Rockers of Texas.
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William Beckmann Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented William Beckmann.
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