Today
in Tulsa
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa police warned residents tonight about a dangerous new fentanyl mix that includes medetomidine—an anesthetic 10 to 20 times stronger than xylazine and resistant to Narcan—that was linked to four cases in the past six weeks and has led officials to plan more aggressive airway management for overdoses. KTUL
- ➤ Xaviar Babudar, known as Chiefsaholic, was sentenced to 32 years in state prison after being found guilty of robbery with a firearm, masked assault and tampering with an electronic monitoring device during a December bank robbery in Bixby, and his state sentence will run concurrently with his federal term (he was previously sentenced to 17 years for bank robberies in seven states and will serve 17.5 years federally before finishing 14.5 years in Oklahoma). KTUL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa-born musician John Moreland said he no longer supports country singer Zach Bryan after his feature was removed from the album — The Great American Bar Scene — following an online dispute over Bryan's record deal. Bryan said he will re-release the track without Moreland, and Moreland said he will not work with him again in the future. 2 News
- ➤ A Tulsa nonprofit—Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness—is helping Indigenous families restore health by growing traditional foods and teaching community gardening. The group built raised garden beds and installed 20 food gardens in Native households—partnering with tribal seed banks and the Euchee Butterfly Farm. News On 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tulsa will begin work in June to repave and improve drainage at 91st and Riverside—eliminating a dip above a storm drain—to address safety concerns after two teens died in a fatal crash on Feb. 13. News On 6
- ➤ The Cherokee Nation held a foster care awareness event to recruit new foster families and honor families already caring for Cherokee children. The event is part of the Child Welfare Program’s effort to close the foster care gap—400 kids need care while only 70 homes are in place. KTUL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma softball got the No. 2 seed behind Texas A&M on May 12 and will host Boston, Cal, and Omaha in the Norman Regional (after winning four straight national titles) as pitcher Sam Landry said (she is focusing on mental preparation and trust in her coaches and her faith) ahead of the postseason run. News On 6
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Bixby Rotary BBQ & Blues Festival 2025
May 15-17 — Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum — Free entry — Savor delicious BBQ while enjoying live blues music in a beautiful park setting.
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Bingo Loco Event
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — $53 — Experience an exciting twist on bingo with live entertainment and fun in Tulsa's vibrant nightlife.
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Bertin and His Countess & Uriel Vasquez Concert
8 p.m. — Cypress Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in an electrifying night of tropical rhythms and unforgettable live music.
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Leon Bridges Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable evening with soulful melodies from Leon Bridges at the historic venue.
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Nightly Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Vanguard — Check for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying alt-pop vibes of Nightly, a trio taking the industry by storm.
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The Unlikely Candidates Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie rock vibes of The Unlikely Candidates in an all-ages setting.
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Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Arnie's Bar — Ticket required — Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a festive pub crawl featuring contests, prizes, and all-American fun.
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Tulsa Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s
3-5 p.m. — American Solera — Check site for ticket info — Engage in rapid-fire conversations with local singles to spark potential romance.
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Ryan Adams Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Catch Ryan Adams live in a stunning venue for an unforgettable night of music.
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Wicked Musical
May 28 – Jun 15 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the magic and music of the beloved Broadway sensation reimagining the untold stories of the witches of Oz.
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