Good morning, Tulsa.

Oasis Fresh Market is holding a soft opening downtown from Sept.

21 — Sept. 24 as shoppers test the new store, and regular hours will resume Sept. 28 with a grand opening ribbon cutting set for Sept. 30.

On Saturday morning, Tulsa residents participated in the 918 Day Route 66 Passport Challenge—a four-hour tour of 13 stops that included the Route 66 Historical Village, Howard Park (future dinosaur site) and the Blue Dome—where visitors enjoyed local swag and voted on plaza improvements.

Diesel prices have hit a record high at $6.51 per gallon today after rising 3.9% from July to August.

The hike may soon affect Tulsa’s delivery and transportation services as higher fuel costs ripple through local businesses.

Tulsa Public Schools named 17 schools for possible closure or consolidation to address a $12M budget gap — all with enrollments below 400 — at a Monday night meeting.

The board will hold info sessions from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14 and vote on Oct. 19.

Tulsa recorded 35 summer days at or above 100° in 2026, including 9 triple-digit days this September + making it the hottest September on record by average temperature and tying a 1916 record.

Josey Hamilton, an 11-year-old Inola resident, spoke at a Sept.

14 public meeting to express concerns that a proposed aluminum smelter may harm her town and its animals. Inola extended its moratorium on primary aluminum smelting through April 7, 2027, and Josey plans to speak at future meetings as decision-makers review the issue.

Eastbound traffic moved to the new Haikey Creek Bridge Monday while westbound traffic stays on the old bridge as crews work nights Tuesday to Thursday.

Westbound drivers will switch to the new bridge Friday, with construction finishing by summer 2027 — motorists should allow extra travel time.

QuikTrip and United Way upgraded the Tulsa Police Academy on Sunday as part of its Day of Caring (work began Friday with cleaning and repairs that led to fresh paint, new cabinets, benches, and picnic tables).

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.