Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Tulsa.
A rare German-made Grob Egret arrived this afternoon at Riverside Airport for a two-month period of modifications and flight testing.
Tulsa crews at Red Man Aviation will update its avionics and remove equipment to prepare the aircraft for high-altitude research flights over the region.
Animal Aid of Tulsa is asking for donations + foster families after five 17-week-old puppies abandoned outside its thrift store escaped their carrier in the parking lot; the shelter is already over capacity and seeks anyone with details on the suspect car.
Webco Industries announced plans to expand its operations at Port Muskogee Industrial Park by upgrading facilities and adding up to 10 new jobs in six months (leveraging the region’s multimodal transport network).
Yesterday, Matt Hiller, co-owner of the Castle of Muskogee, spoke with FOX23 about the spooky season events at this historic site.
The castle will host themed experiences for visitors this fall — a special treat for locals — inviting community members to enjoy festive activities.
Parents will share concerns about a plan to close or consolidate 17 schools today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the TPS Parent Resource Center (with a Spanish virtual option) as measures to cut $12 million in budget are considered.
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is accepting applications for the 2027 Academic All-State class from public school seniors.
Applicants must submit an essay and two recommendation letters by 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, with honorees celebrated on May 8 at the National Cowboy + Western Heritage Museum.
Discovery Lab hosted the 2News Weather Team to demonstrate weather phenomena using liquid nitrogen as part of its public education program.
Claire Young (assistant education director) explained how a balloon shrank and a weak indoor tornado formed, engaging visitors in hands-on science.
Since Aug. 6, 2025, Tulsa’s Safe Move Tulsa initiative has helped 725 people transition from homelessness by closing 12 long-term encampments and removing nearly 200 tons of trash (following state efforts under Operation SAFE last year).
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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