Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Tulsa.
🏘️ Community
A Tulsa nonprofit celebrated 31 women who graduated from the Pets Helping People career training program Monday night, which prepares women with criminal records for dog grooming careers.
More than 400 women have joined since 2010 (with a 95% graduation rate).
🚧 Accidents
Tulsa Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire near East 25th Street and South Harvard Avenue today and found light smoke with residents safely evacuating.
Firefighters contained the blaze — removing a damaged vent hood and unplugging the range to prevent hazards while urging residents to follow cooking safety tips.
🎭 Culture
Country singer Riley Green will perform his 'That's Just Me Tour' at Tulsa's BOK Center on May 20, 2027.
The Back 40 Duck Club presale opens today at 10 a.m. while public ticket sales start Friday, Oct. 2.
On Monday at River Spirit Casino, the Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame inducted leaders in education and culture.
Cherokee Nation Councilor Joe Deere and Fred Mendoza highlighted shared commitment between tribal and Hispanic communities as honorees including David Hill were recognized for their contributions.
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony at River Spirit Casino, honoring leaders in education and culture.
Cherokee Nation Councilor Joe Deere (noting a shared legacy) and Oklahoma Hispanic Institute CEO Fred Mendoza praised ties between tribal and Hispanic communities.
Gilcrease Museum will reopen in March as a new $140.9 million facility that blends its historic building with a research center and 460 acres for self-guided trails.
Officials said 14 galleries will share cultural stories from the Americas and more opening weekend details will follow.
🎓 Education
Oklahoma teachers can sign up for free STEM workshops with classroom kits from ODOT’s outreach program this school year & the program uses transportation concepts to bring science and engineering lessons to the classroom.
Workshops may also include field trips and guest sessions at partner schools.
Tulsa City-County Library is offering a free, confidential adult literacy program for those who struggle with reading tasks at local branches.
The program meets once a week for anyone 16 or older.
🏛️ Government
Glenpool’s new wastewater facility now uses an SBR system that boosts treatment capacity to 3 million gallons per day as the city begins decommissioning the lagoon, which may cause temporary odor + truck traffic.
Commissioning tests will finish in late Oct and city staff will take over operations then.
📰 Lifestyle
Family farms in Green Country offer eight fall corn maze attractions with hayrides and pumpkin patches for all ages; sites from Tulsa’s Pumpkin Town Farms to Muskogee’s Castle of Muskogee operate during fall weekends and select weekdays.
Visitors should check schedules and ticket details (fares vary) before traveling.
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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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