Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Concerns over parked vehicles near a south Tulsa sober living home prompted a neighbor to call for improved safety as cars block driver visibility.
Nu Fresh Start owner Doug Sizemore set a new one-vehicle rule and offered a one-week rent credit while city officials review code records.
PSO linemen in Catoosa are battling the summer heat while wearing thick protective gear that many compare to a sauna suit.
Lineman Trevor Gilroy (with four years at PSO) stressed hydration as essential to keep power on during storms.
HF Sinclair will test emergency alarms at its Tulsa refinery on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon — an exercise for emergency plan validation — and nearby residents may hear alarm tones as employees gather along the fenceline.
Jennifer Hastings had her stolen horses, Rainy and Hope, returned after buyers at a Cleburne auction discovered they were stolen — damage to her Sand Springs fence in May prompted help from authorities and social media, leading to their recovery and plans for improved streetlights.
Broken Arrow is launching a gold-lid bin program today to reward 100 top recyclers among 40,000 residents, aiming to reduce contamination and lower sorting fees - recycling educators will deliver the bins and explain the program at residents' homes.
A heat dome has kept it very hot and dry, causing a fast-developing drought that is making it harder for crops and raising water bills.
Tulsa County is under a Burn Ban from Sept. 3 to Sept. 8 — the ban may extend until heavy rain eases the conditions.
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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