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in Tulsa
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit City Lights Foundation helps Tulsans find housing and keep it by preventing evictions through landlord—tenant mediation and affordable payment plans. In the last six months, the program prevented 17 evictions and moved six people into stable homes. KTUL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said US-62 in Muskogee County between West 33rd and West 43rd streets was closed after a crash that claimed two lives. KTUL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two suspects were arrested late Saturday in east Tulsa after they robbed victims at gunpoint near Highway 169 — officers located their Nissan on 129th East Avenue and recovered three semi-automatic pistols, an AK-style pistol, and cash matching the stolen amount. KTUL
- ➤ Tulsa police launched a homicide investigation after a woman found a man's body with signs of blood near a trail by 900 N. Greenwood Avenue Sunday morning—shell casings were found on the site and the victim's identity remains unreleased. News On 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds joined ACTION's workshop at Fellowship Lutheran Church on Sunday—this event explained the immigrant experience and debunked common myths while urging attendees to write letters to lawmakers. The next session is set for September 20 at Church of Saint Mary's. FOX 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local college players and NFL rookies shone in preseason games as Bixby and OSU standout Brennan Presley gained 164 receiving yards for the Rams and OU’s Drake Stoops scored a touchdown, while Claremore native Quentin Skinner recorded 116 yards and a touchdown for the Jets. The final roster cutdown will occur Tuesday, August 26 at 4 p.m. ET (Ollie Gordon II also posted notable numbers for the Dolphins). News On 6
- ➤ Big 12 football kicks off this week with all 16 teams playing, including Oklahoma State, which is set to host UT Martin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28—part of a schedule that features five Power 4 matchups and a new TNT Sports game on Saturday. The season marks Big 12's 30th year—highlighting a notable class of returning quarterbacks. News On 6
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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.
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Toadies Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience a night of electrifying rock with the legendary 1990s grunge band Toadies.
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Concert
8-10 p.m. — River Spirit Casino Resort — Ticket Info Unknown — Experience the classic rock sounds of the legendary Bachman-Turner Overdrive live in Tulsa.
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Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market 2025
8 a.m. — Expo Square — Free entry — Explore the vibrant world of alternative culture and unique finds at this eclectic punk rock market.
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Tulsa Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills — Free entry — Meet face to face with local and Fortune 500 employers to explore exciting job opportunities.
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DisruptHR Tulsa
4:30-8 p.m. — The Summit — Networking event — Shake up the traditional HR scene with innovative ideas and engaging talks.
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Neurodivergent Social Gathering
7-9 p.m. — Tails & Ales — Free for humans; $10 per dog ($5 for five or more) — A welcoming space for neurodivergent adults to connect and relax.
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Tulsa Reggae JamDown 2025
3-9 p.m. — Wompa — Free venue parking — Celebrate the return of reggae with legendary band Third World headlining the festival.
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Weird Al Yankovic Live
7:30-9 p.m. — The Tulsa Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with music, humor, and Weird Al's iconic parodies.
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Jordy Searcy Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intimate evening of soulful melodies and engaging storytelling with emerging artist Jordy Searcy.
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Trapt Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — The Shrine — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of rock with the band best known for its hit 'Headstrong'.
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