Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Tulsa animal shelters are using creative names this October for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month to help pets stand out so they can find forever homes; the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals said that memorable names like Flapjack catch potential adopters' attention.
FOX23's Ron Terrell interviewed actress Betty Gilpin and show creator Sterlin Harjo about season 2 of the Tulsa-shot series The Lowdown on FX.
The conversation, held on Friday, Oct. 16, provided insights into the upcoming season & its local production.
Tulsa job openings in health care and truck driving are at risk as local training struggles to match demand.
State workforce experts from Oklahoma Workforce Commission (OWC) demonstrated a new gap analysis tool on Thursday to help match employers with skilled workers for future opportunities.
Eric Casacuberta, who lost two friends to ALS, passed through Tulsa on Friday during his 2,448-mile Route 66 run to raise funds and awareness; he will complete the journey in January.
Claremore resident Naysa Bemies was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer after a routine mammogram, and her treatment may last five to 10 years.
Her twin sister, Nicki Tygart, a cancer survivor, supports her as an estate sale for funds is scheduled Oct. 22-24 at 221 E Patti Page Blvd.
The Social in Owasso is offering pink hair extensions for $40 donations to raise funds for LeAnne Taylor’s Race for the Cure team during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The salon has raised $3,000 so far and will continue selling until supplies run out.
New homeowner Steven Bianchi in Brookside faced a $366 water bill for 15,000 gallons used when his property was vacant, but after raising the issue with the Problem Solvers, the City of Tulsa’s review could not determine who was responsible and will not bill him.
The Banana Ball Championship League will return to Tulsa at ONEOK Field on July 23 and 24, 2027, with the Texas Tailgaters facing the Loco Beach Coconuts as part of their tour.
Tickets cost about $35 and lottery entry is open until Oct. 31.
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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