Good morning, Tulsa.

New traffic signals were activated on Friday, Sept.

4 at North Peoria and East Mohawk as part of the Vision-funded Peoria Connection initiative that aims to boost safety + support local business growth. Future projects include new trees, streetlights + improved sidewalks along the corridor.

Food On The Move is expanding its community garden in Tulsa with an AARP grant that funded new raised garden beds — the garden remains open for residents to pick fresh produce and join in volunteer opportunities.

Local leaders emphasize that the project will help make healthy food more accessible.

A Broken Arrow food truck known for donating meals is asking locals to help after thefts and soaring electric bills forced the owners to drain savings and file bankruptcy — they launched a GoFundMe as loyal customers rally behind their mission.

Union 7th Grade Center officials reviewed a social media post alleging a threat and determined it was not credible, notifying parents via email & contacting the student's family.

This month the Tulsa City-County Library invites residents to join Library Card Sign Up Month and enjoy free access to books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and online resources (including technology and family history research).

Residents may sign up in person at one of 24 branches or online.

On Sept. 3, Oklahoma Primary Aluminum lowered its fluoride emissions limit by 37% to 0.64 lb per ton for its proposed $4B aluminum smelter in Inola + state regulators are reviewing the change for a final air quality permit.

Haskell firefighters urged residents to be extra cautious with outdoor cooking on dry days + they reported a surge in fire calls this month compared to their usual one per month.

They advised using gas or electric grills to help prevent fires as the burn ban has been in effect since Sept. 1.

Community members from several northeastern counties met Thursday at Welch Civic Center to learn about AEP's 100-mile transmission line project and ask questions, with political candidates present — AEP will host a public meeting on Sept.

15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clark Event Center in Nowata to offer details.

Former Tulsa Mayor G.T.

Bynum now works with Saint Francis Health System (leading community health projects) while studying public health, coaching other mayors and teaching a course. He left City Hall nearly two years ago and continues to serve through community and education.

Since Aug. 31, EMSA reported 448 heat-related illness calls and 293 Tulsa patient transports—surpassing totals from 2024 and 2025—as extreme heat persists.

The agency urges residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat.

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.