Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Tulsa.
More than 650 Tulsans have moved out of homelessness through Safe Move Tulsa (a citywide effort partnering with nonprofits) as the program reaches half its goal of housing 1,300 people by the end of 2026.
Tulsa-area first responders from fire and police departments climbed 110 flights of stairs at First Place Tower on Friday to honor fallen heroes on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
They carried full gear and took breaks to refuel with water and Gatorade.
State officials and families remember seven Oklahomans killed in the Sept.
11 attacks at the Pentagon and World Trade Center, including Tulsa native Jayesh (Jay) Shah. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the events, and communities across Oklahoma honor their memory.
Kids and families can join free scouting activities including archery, rockets and racing at the Jack Graves Scout Reservation today (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), offering hands-on fun for all ages.
Broken Arrow chaplain Scott Keele is showcasing an exhibit of 9/11 photos and mementos at the Broken Arrow Museum now, offering a way for younger generations to learn about the courage of first responders.
As the nation marks 25 years since Sept.
11, News on 6 reviews its 2001 archive to recall the Oklahoma Spirit Fence, where thousands left support (toys, cards, and prayers) for families affected by the attacks, highlighting Tulsa's unity and personal survival stories.
Diesel prices in Tulsa area hit record highs yesterday, with one local farmer paying $215 for 38 gallons, forcing him and other farmers to absorb steep fuel costs or pass them on to customers.
Tulsa Tech students built a tribute wall yesterday to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The Masonry program, led by instructor Chauncey Kila, commemorated Flight 93, the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon to honor victims and first responders.
Veteran Matthew (Whiz) Buckley recalled how Sept.
11 changed his life from preparing to fly a commercial plane to defending airspace, prompting him to found the No Fallen Heroes Foundation to help veterans, first responders and survivors heal using alternative therapies.
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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