Today
in Tulsa
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa volunteers are preparing to depart for Texas soon to help clean up the Sandy Creek area after central Texas floods caused major damage. They plan to cover a 19-mile stretch using heavy equipment—starting with the repair of damaged bridges—as part of the disaster response effort. 2 News
- ➤ Affair of the Heart, Oklahoma's largest craft and shopping show, began July 11 and will run until July 13 at SageNet Center in Tulsa. The event features over 250 local vendors — including artists, boutique owners and crafters — selling handmade items at set hours while tickets cost $12 for all three days. News On 6
- ➤ Magic City Books in downtown Tulsa is donating 25% of its online and in-store sales this weekend to The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to help with Texas flood relief. Executive director Jenna Akuma (the bookstore spokesperson) said the funds will support short-term emergency grants and long-term rebuilding efforts for affected residents. FOX 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Lattie died in a crash on June 4th at 4 a.m. on Highway 75 in Glenpool when driver Jeremiah Thompson struck his car (Thompson faces felony charges for failing to stop after an accident and is set to return to court on July 30th), and his family remembers him as a man full of heart and grit. 2 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lee Calhoun Phillips pleaded guilty in federal court on July 7 for a 2023 hit-and-run that left Tulsa cyclist William Clark injured on Highway 16 near Haskell—his sentencing is expected in the next few months. 2 News
- ➤ A woman charged with murdering her roommate in 2020 was found guilty in Wisconsin for attempting to poison neighbors with ricin in 2014—Wagoner County investigators found castor beans, a ricin recipe, and a white substance later confirmed by the FBI. News On 6
- ➤ A 14-year-old is in custody after breaking into a Tulsa home near East 51st Street and County Line Road and stabbing the homeowner—on Friday, July 11th at 3:59 p.m.—while the victim recovers from severe injuries and neighbors report feeling unsafe. News On 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa Public Schools juniors and seniors are invited to earn college credits in a new free personal finance course offered by the University of Oklahoma — the course, 'The 9 Things Every College Student Needs to Know About Money,' will be held in person at OU-Tulsa on future fall Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Students must meet Concurrent Enrollment requirements and be on track to graduate. KTUL
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Slow Burn Sundays at Brut Hotel
5-7 p.m. — Brut Hotel — Free entry — Experience soulful tunes by Tulsa's The Gremlins in a relaxing outdoor setting.
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DCI: Drum Corps International
8-9:30 p.m. — Memorial Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Experience an inspiring evening of music and visual performance from talented youth.
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Tickets required — Experience the rich legacy of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils in an unforgettable night of music.
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Slow Burn Sundays at Brut Hotel
5-7 p.m. — Brut Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy soulful sounds from The Gremlins on the back lawn during a summer concert series.
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Stone Cold and the Jackal Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with Stone Cold and the Jackal at Tulsa's premier comedy venue.
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Springfield Cardinals vs Tulsa Drillers
1-4 p.m. — ONEOK Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Springfield Cardinals and Tulsa Drillers.
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Sawyer Brown Live Concert
8-11 PM — Osage Casino Hotel — Ticket information not provided — Experience an unforgettable evening of country music with the iconic group Sawyer Brown.
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America in Concert
7 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the legendary rock band America live with their signature blend of melodic pop-rock and folk-inspired jazz.
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Joe Pera Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of offbeat humor and clever storytelling with comedian Joe Pera.
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Summer Wine Dinner at Vintage Wine Bar
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vintage Wine Bar — $85 + tax + gratuity — Experience a delightful 5-course dinner with curated wine pairings in a cozy setting.
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