Good morning, Tulsa.

Inola Hay Day will celebrate its 66th year on Friday, Sept.

11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3110 South 4230 Road in Inola. The free event features live music, vendors, a kids zone and traditional hay bale toss and skillet throw in honor of Route 66’s centennial.

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma is recruiting volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for foster children, aiming to add 26 new members by the end of 2026.

Interested applicants must complete 30 hours of training (and pass a background check) before being assigned a case in local counties.

A photography exhibit by Ray Neal, titled My Town, is on display at NSU-Broken Arrow through Sept.

30. The show offers fresh aerial views of local landmarks and weather events for visitors to enjoy.

Crews are setting up Jolly Lane, the annual drive-through Christmas light show, at Admiral Twin Drive-In and will open it around Thanksgiving after the drive-in continues to screen movies through Halloween — high temperatures speed up work this year.

Diesel prices in Oklahoma hit a record high of $5.45 per gallon, raising costs for local drivers and school bus fleets.

AAA reported the national diesel average reached $5.90 while gas prices remain lower, leaving residents facing tighter budgets.

PSO customers have seen steep electric bills while the commission reviews a rate case; an interim increase was applied on July 1 and a final decision has not been announced.

Ratepayers may send written comments as the commission considers evidence from 40 witnesses.

The Tulsa County Board of Commissioners has extended the burn ban through Sept.

21 because fire chiefs report continued extreme fire danger, and the ban exempts gas and electric grills on nonflammable surfaces and industrial welding on nonflammable surfaces.

Tulsa Fire Department marks 10 years of its Mobile Integrated Healthcare program (911 use dropped 74% among clients in 2025) and will hold an event Monday, Sept.

14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Double Shot Coffee for locals to learn more.

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.