Good morning, Tulsa.

Residents at Hewgley Terrace face limited mobility after both elevators unexpectedly stopped working during a planned modernization project; TK Elevator aims to restore service in about seven days + officials have implemented a fire watch and resident assistance to ensure safety.

Tulsa-area developers have listed Ultra Rad's Slide Hustle on Steam for wishlisting ahead of its anticipated August release (the indie puzzle game reflects real-world resale challenges) and plan to update the game after launch.

Tulsa City-County Library selected The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali for its 2026 One Book, One Tulsa program, and the author will discuss the novel on July 31.

Tulsa Community College will launch Oklahoma’s first online Associate of Science degree in data analytics this fall to meet rising employer demand; the program’s courses (covering data analysis, visualization, and statistical methods) prepare students for careers across local sectors and enrollment is now open.

The Broken Arrow Board of Education chose Steve Dunn as the new superintendent for Broken Arrow Public Schools; he will begin his role in the 2027-28 school year after current leader Chuck Perry completes his term.

Dunn brings 15+ years of local experience to the position.

Owasso Public Schools will extend the school day by one minute for the 2026-27 year to meet state law requiring 40 minutes of daily recess; elementary dismissal will shift to 3:46 p.m. while secondary ends at 2:46 p.m. (the change avoids extra instructional days).

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a nearly $44 million settlement with six poultry companies that ends a 21-year legal fight over poultry waste pollution in the Illinois River Watershed, with funds earmarked for water quality projects and new limits on poultry litter use.

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the State Department of Health warned retailers today that they may face legal action for selling kratom products with alkaloids above legal limits — stores must test products to protect public health following over 50 kratom-linked deaths since January 2025.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after donations dropped nearly 25% in June, leaving hospitals with 5,300 extra units a week.

Donors in Tulsa are urged to book appointments now to help avoid delays in lifesaving care (donations available July 13-31).

FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match

FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.

The Damn Quails Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience an evening of live music with The Damn Quails in Tulsa.

MIKE DADON x PWAP Live Concert

6:30 PM — The Boman — Tickets vary — Witness one of the summer's biggest independent shows featuring Mike DaDon and P-WOP with special guests.

Drew Dunn Live Comedy Show

6-9 p.m. — Tulsa Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Drew Dunn's stand-up performance.

Norma Jean & Upon A Burning Body

7 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Norma Jean and Upon A Burning Body live in Tulsa.

50 Years of Duckhorn Vineyards Dinner

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Summit — Reservations required — Celebrate half a century of fine wines with a delightful dinner event.

Oklahoma! Musical

July 24 – August 16 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical in a fresh production this summer.

Lexington SC vs FC Tulsa

7:30-8:30 p.m. — ONEOK Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch FC Tulsa take on Lexington SC in an exciting USL Championship match.

Tales of Vicious Mockery

6-9 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary at the door — Experience a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy show driven by audience choices and side-splitting adventure.

Benson Boone Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of pop music's biggest rising stars live in Tulsa this summer.

Mary Ryan Brown: Be Blessed Tour

7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy sharp Southern wit and relatable stories from up-and-coming comedian Mary Ryan Brown.