Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Women at Tulsa County Jail are set to learn gardening skills on the grounds of the David L.
Moss Criminal Justice Center. The 'Fresh Starts for Tulsa' program will use garden produce in the facility's kitchen + donate extra to local food banks.
Tulsa Boys’ Home pairs vulnerable young men with horses in its Mañana Horsemanship Program to teach trust and responsibility.
Equine Specialist Johnny Clark and Program Manager Gage Fisher work with wild mustangs from Wyoming + new equine partners to help youth build confidence + life skills in the healing barn.
The documentary Route 66: The Main Street of America spotlights local history and personal stories with Oklahoma playing a key role along its journey from Chicago to Los Angeles (its rolling premiere is scheduled soon).
Chief Meteorologist Michael Seger captured a viral shot last Saturday night when a lightning bolt struck the Midcontinent Tower during a downtown thunderstorm, using his favorite Route 66 view.
He said his success came from being at the right spot at the right time.
The historic Blue Dome building in downtown Tulsa lit up Thursday night ahead of ongoing 918 Day celebrations and the Route 66 Centennial.
Renovation crews restored its exterior brick and stone while rewiring 48 lights to mark a milestone for this landmark.
State superintendent candidate Dr. Jennettie Marshall presented a six-point education plan focusing on teacher support, student well-being and data based decision making yesterday at a local event (aiming for faster school support) and will add monthly regional Zones of Continuity of Care before the November 3 election.
Green Country Habitat for Humanity expanded its Education Begins with Home program to help teachers from Tulsa Public Schools, Union Public Schools, and local charter schools with up to $50,000 toward home down payments.
A $1 million gift from the Zarrow Family Foundation supports the move to boost teacher retention.
Discovery Lab partners with OSU Medicine to bring back the Curiosity Clinic that offers hands-on science, medicine, and healthcare activities for young explorers until November — the exhibit has already engaged students from Tulsa Public Schools with interactive DNA experiments and teddy bear surgeries.
Today, Ascension St. John supports RG Foods, which runs a grocery store at the Phoenix at 36N housing development on North 36th Street + Peoria Avenue, to help curb food insecurity affecting one in seven residents.
Programs such as Double-Up Oklahoma boost fresh produce access for SNAP shoppers.
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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