Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Tulsa.
The Common Good of Northwest Tulsa asks donors to provide solid red, white, or navy blue polo shirts plus backpacks for Tisdale Elementary students.
Items can be dropped off at The HUB, 19 South 49th West Avenue, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until August 13.
Owasso hosts Christmas in July’s free Elf Scavenger Hunt from July 23 to 25.
Participants can pick up a booklet at City Hall and visit local businesses to find hidden elves, earn cash prize drawings, and score a tote bag among the first 50.
City Lights Foundation celebrated its 13th annual Night Light Tulsa event on Thursday under the bridge at Maybelle Avenue and Archer Street in downtown Tulsa — a tradition that began when Sarah Grounds and her son started giving meals on his eighth birthday to help those in need.
A new study from the Gorospe Law Group analyzed five years of Tulsa crash data (2017-2021) and found that the intersection of East Admiral Place and South Memorial Drive had 63 crashes and one fatality, highlighting the need for extra caution at busy intersections.
Iris Rebeca Santillán of Iris Postres y Cocina Mexicana advanced her business using Kitchen 66’s Spanish-language incubator — El Programa de Lanzamiento — which taught her permits and marketing skills.
She now runs pop-ups and catering, and applications for the next cohort are open until Aug. 14.
Tulsa Native American Day is marking its 10th anniversary this fall (theme: 'Sovereign Roots, Shared Future') and is now accepting applications from Native artists, makers, vendors and community partners to join the celebration.
The University of Tulsa suspended the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Sigma for four years after a hazing investigation found degrading treatment, hateful speech, property damage, and dangerous alcohol activities.
The chapter appealed the decision on June 16.
Special Strong South Tulsa opened its first Tulsa-area adaptive fitness program location Thursday — offering personalized training for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other conditions, with certified coaches tailoring workouts to build strength and confidence.
The Eddie Sutton Foundation and Marcus Smart’s YounGameChanger Foundation donated a mobile gaming cart+ stocked with video games and tablets to Saint Francis Hospital’s pediatric oncology unit to help children cope with treatment.
The donation supports local efforts and aims to bring more resources to ease treatment challenges.
Ascension St. John celebrated its one-year anniversary as Tulsa’s first Level I trauma center, reporting rising trauma activations and providing 24/7 multispecialty care (verified by the American College of Surgeons) for patients with complex injuries.
EMSA issued its second Medical Heat Alert on Tuesday after responding to seven calls on Monday in Tulsa (three patients were transported to hospitals), and residents are urged to drink water and take breaks in the shade as dangerous heat continues.
Today, Tulsa launches an affordable housing initiative by offering five publicly owned sites, including two city properties and three former school sites, funded by a $47M voter-approved sales tax that supports a pipeline of over 2,200 homes.
Developers may choose plans — including townhomes — that suit each neighborhood.
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.
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.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Experience high-energy comedy from the newest SNL cast member.
Underoath Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Vanguard — Tickets starting at $123 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Underoath in Tulsa.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Premium seating available — Catch comedian Kam Patterson as he brings his sharp humor and high-energy performance to the stage.
David Jolly Live
6-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Tickets from $60 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian David Jolly in a vibrant venue.
John Caparulo Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known from Chelsea Lately and his stand-up specials.
John Caparulo Live Comedy Show
8:45-11:45 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Catch comedian John Caparulo, known for his hilarious performances and TV appearances, in a night of laughs.
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