Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Iron Gate marked its seventh anniversary with a community meal + grocery pantry distribution at its Archer location in Tulsa.
Over 800 plates were served and about 100 families received groceries as the nonprofit continues its daily meal program.
Oklahoma fans remember Dolly Parton for her music and kind spirit as her Imagination Library (which mailed over 823,000 free books to children in 2025) continues to inspire.
Her legacy remains a treasured part of local culture.
Tulsa faced red-level air on Tuesday when a weather standstill let ozone and fine particle pollution build up to unhealthy levels.
Wind picked up Wednesday so the air dropped to yellow, and the DEQ advised people to take shelter indoors on bad air days.
Inola residents are disappointed after GOP runoff votes on Aug.
25 favored Mike Mazzei, whose campaign has not clarified his stance on a planned $4 billion aluminum smelter. The Rogers County Grassroots Coalition will file a grand jury petition today to review closed door deals related to the project.
Leasa Garrett, a home health nurse, was attacked by a Komondor on her first day in Delaware County and is now at a Tulsa hospital to recover from injuries that require a skin graft and wrist surgery (with operations scheduled for Friday and next week).
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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