Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Good morning, Tulsa.
On Friday, KIPP Tulsa students and Williams workers helped beautify Woodward Park for TAUW's Student Day of Caring; over 380 students from six schools took part in the project.
Williams has worked with KIPP Tulsa since 2008+ donates over $1 million each year and its employees served as chaperones during the event.
Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity known as the Tuesday Morning Miracle Workers celebrated building their 100th home yesterday when a local family received the keys at a dedication ceremony.
The group has built two homes each year since 1996 and said they will continue building houses as long as families need them.
The Tulsa Urban Ag Coalition and the City of Tulsa toured Robison Ranch in Bixby on Friday to explore ways to build a local food system that can support the community during emergencies—officials and local growers say buying local produce from CSAs or the Tulsa Farmer’s Market can help fight food insecurity and improve community health.
The Mid-Continent Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show began on April 25 at Expo Square's SageNet Center and will run until April 27.
Organizers said the free event features top canines from over 20 states and offers activities like dock diving & conformation shows for family fun.
Today, Father John Grant of Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Tulsa explained that Pope Francis’ funeral is being held at the Vatican with live coverage at 3 a.m.—after which Catholics worldwide will observe nine days of prayer before the Cardinals begin selecting a new Pope.
He noted that the conclave to choose the new Pope is expected to start around May 6.
Arvest Bank customers are experiencing login issues and some transactions are affected—teams are working to restore digital access.
Branch locations and ATMs remain open—customers can still complete many banking tasks in person.
Tulsa County Alternative Court Programs hosted a graduation ceremony for about 30 Drug, DUI and Veterans Treatment Court participants last Friday—marking a key milestone in their recovery.
The graduates shared how the program helped them build a new foundation for life—encouraging others to seek help.
Local nonprofits hosted the End the STIgma block party today to give free STI testing & education to young people, joining forces with community partners to address Oklahoma's high STI rates.
Berryhill High School seniors Rhiauna Switzer and Abigail Panak became the first girls team to win the high school state championship on Lake Murray after six years of competing, finishing with a 27-pound bag of fish.
Switzer will continue her fishing career with a full-ride scholarship to Murray State while Panak joins the Rogers State University track team—marking a historic close to their high school journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Airetech Corporation Open House
3-9 p.m. — Airetech's New Tulsa Location — Free refreshments — Explore the latest innovations and connect with industry leaders at Airetech's grand opening.
Carney Fest
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Cain's Ballroom — Ticket required — Celebrate local culture with food, art, and music at the vibrant Carney Fest.
TAT Spring Fever Triathlon
7:45-11:00 a.m. — Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center — Registration fee varies — Kick off the triathlon season with an event suitable for all levels of racers.
Save Ferris Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of high-energy ska-punk with Save Ferris, a beloved band from the '90s.
G-Eazy Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — $38 — Catch G-Eazy live on stage with an electric performance in Tulsa.
Beth Hart Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw and emotional performance of Beth Hart, a true artist of the music industry.
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