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Friday, October 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today, Tulsa Day Center is holding its Goody2Shoes drive — a shoe collection effort to mark World Homelessness Day — and asks visitors to drop off gently used tennis shoes at 415 West Archer Street. The center is especially looking for larger men's sizes 11 through 13 to help those who walk by keeping proper footwear on.  FOX 23
  • Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma said that Pope Leo XIV’s new apostolic exhortation 'I have loved you' reaffirmed its mission to aid poor families in 31 counties. Deacon David Hamel said the 100-page document is a call to care for both material and spiritual needs—reinforcing work that has helped the community since 1951.  2 News
  • Wheels and Thrills in Owasso will hold a fundraising event on Tuesday at 10637 North Garnett Road to help the family of late Tulsa firefighter Lt. Brian Bizzell, who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Sept. 30 — 30 percent of the day's sales and donations from a jar will support his family.  FOX 23

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Frontier Airlines is returning to Tulsa International Airport with an inaugural nonstop flight to Denver on Sunday — departing at 7:38 p.m. — and will launch service twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.  KTUL

CULTURE NEWS

  • The musical based on The Outsiders—tale of two gangs in 1960s Tulsa—premiered this week at the Tulsa Performing Art Center, and its creators thanked cast, production staff, and community leaders such as Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols for their support; the show runs until October 12.  FOX 23
  • Archaeologists will begin a new excavation phase at Oaklawn Cemetery on Monday to search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims as part of the Road to Repair initiative—city officials will hold a news conference at City Hall at noon and the cemetery will remain closed for four weeks for safety and preservation.  News On 6

EDUCATION NEWS

  • OSU Tulsa hosted an Orange Impact event today to celebrate the renovated wing in Main Hall—officials and students noted the update as a key milestone for campus improvements.  FOX 23

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Oklahoma and tribes clashed over hunting and fishing rights when state officials enforced license rules that tribes said violated treaty rights on reservation land. Tribal leaders from the Cherokee, Muscogee and Choctaw Nations argued that their traditional practices do not require state permits—state officials maintain that all hunters must follow the same rules.  News On 6
  • Tulsa councilors approved a new TIF district for the Riverline project, a joint effort with the Muscogee Nation that will cover 37 acres near 81st Street and Lewis Avenue and is estimated to cost between $200M and $300M — construction is set to begin by next summer.  KTUL
  • The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation said all state residents, including tribal members, must have a hunting and fishing license when off tribal trust lands—marking a change from past compacts that let tribes secure licenses for their members. Tribal leaders from the Muscogee Creek Nation and Cherokee Nation criticized the rule as not following federal law and undermining tribal rights.  2 News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Claremore and Pryor, both 5-0 overall and 2-0 in district play, met in the 101st Battle of Highway 20 rivalry game—an event over 100 years old—where they put their unbeaten records to the test in week 6 of the season.  News On 6
  • Oklahoma City Spark will host a youth softball clinic on Oct. 18 at Arrowhead Softball Complex in Broken Arrow – national champions and Olympians will lead infield and outfield sessions for players ages 6 to 18; the event costs $100 and includes autographs and optional merchandise.  News On 6

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Bash

    Enchantment — Time Range — Tulsa Botanic Garden — Cost — Dive into a magical Halloween wonderland with beloved fairy tales and fun activities for all ages.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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  • Skinnerfest by Red Dirt Relief Fund

    Noon-9:30 p.m. — The Sobo — $25 GA, $75 VIP — Celebrate Oklahoma music and support artists with a day of performances and a brunch buffet.

    Sun, 10/12/25

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  • EFO Annual Meeting & Trade Show

    9:30 AM - 6:00 PM — Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center — Check Official Website — Engage with industry leaders and explore innovative products at this premier trade show.

    Mon, 10/13/25

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  • Jonas Brothers Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets available — Experience the Jonas Brothers live in their unforgettable 'Five Albums. One Night' tour.

    Thu, 10/16/25

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  • Flavors of Fall Wine Experience

    7-8 p.m. — The Meat and Cheese Show — $50 for wine pairing — Savor a seven-course autumnal chef’s tasting menu with optional wine pairings in a communal setting.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • Crimson Love Concert

    8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets from $64 — Experience the energy and biggest hits of Crimson Love live in concert.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Nate Bargatze Live Performance

    7-8:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Tickets starting at $72 — Experience the comedic genius of Nate Bargatze as he takes the stage in Tulsa.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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  • Paul McCartney Concert

    6:00 – 9:30 p.m. — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of timeless songs and legendary performance with Paul McCartney.

    Wed, 10/22/25

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  • Christian Singles Fun Night

    6-8 p.m. — Andy B's — $20 for Non Hub Members — Speed around go-karts while fostering community among local Christian singles.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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