Today
in Tulsa
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers can expect slower traffic today near Pine Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as utility crews replace a valve by closing lanes and opening fire hydrants that cause water to create slick spots during the morning commute. News On 6
- ➤ The 1256 Movement received a $50,000 donation from Transformation Church to repair homes damaged in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and it is reviewing over 250 applications as it works to help 1,256 families achieve home ownership by 2030. KTUL
- ➤ Tulsa Animal Services launched an online Lost Pet Map for residents to view real-time pet intakes and reported lost animals from the past 90 days (the free tool helps owners quickly reunite missing pets with families). News On 6
- ➤ Deputies in Tulsa County caught runaway kangaroo Martha Monday near 171st Street South and Lewis — the owner helped capture her and Martha is now safe heading home. FOX 23
- ➤ Tulsa Dream Center is accepting donated toys for its annual Christmas Mall, where families can shop for free, new gifts for children with no income requirements. Unopened toys can be dropped off at one of 50 locations until Wednesday + parents can register for as many kids as needed. FOX 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Composer Dustin Edward Howard returns for his annual live rescoring of the century-old silent film Häxan at Circle Cinema on Dec. 20 (8 p.m.). The Winter Solstice event features real-time music performed with drum machines, guitar, synthesizers and a nearly 100-year-old pipe organ. News On 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Utility companies say expanding power plants will help meet new data center demand once approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission + recent load forecasts guide these plans while local residents worry about rising electricity rates. 2 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Union High School started an Educational Leadership class that gives seniors hands-on teaching experience to help meet the state's teacher shortage. The class meets on Mondays and Fridays at school + on Tuesday through Thursday at eight district sites, and it partners with Northeastern State University for college credit. 2 News
- ➤ The Oneta Ridge Middle School secretary turned over 30 students’ drawings into crocheted hats (made with her own funds and time) for a unique wearable art project. The hats now brighten classrooms and hallways, delighting students and teachers alike. News On 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ventura Foods, LLC recalled thousands of gallons of salad dressings sold in Oklahoma after the FDA found black plastic (which may cause temporary health issues) in the products, and customers are urged to return or discard them for a refund. KTUL
- ➤ Twins Camden 'Cub' and Cole White return to Ascension Saint John Neonatal Intensive Care Unit today to thank nurses (who saved their lives after a nine-week premature birth); their visit aims to encourage families facing NICU challenges. FOX 23
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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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A Christmas Carol
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Dinner at Juniper before the show — Experience a classic holiday tale with a pre-show dining option.
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A Christmas Carol
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Dine at Juniper before enjoying this classic tale that comes to life on stage.
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Tulsa Ballet: The Nutcracker
2-3:30 p.m. — Chapman Music Hall at Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical holiday performance by Tulsa Ballet in this enchanting classic.
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A Christmas Carol Performance
2-5 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a classic tale of redemption with a festive twist at the PAC.
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A Christmas Carol
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Cost TBD — Enjoy a delightful evening of holiday spirit with a classic tale at the PAC after dining at Juniper.
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Kansas City Mavericks at Tulsa Oilers
7:05-8:35 p.m. — BOK Center — Check for tickets — Dine at PRHYME before enjoying a thrilling hockey match as the Tulsa Oilers take on the Mavericks.
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Candlelight: Queen Meets ABBA
6:30-7:45 p.m. — German American Society-Tulsa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting melodies of Queen and ABBA performed by Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting.
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Heath Owens Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Shrine — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Heath Owens and his band in an unforgettable night of live music.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at The Mayo
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — The Mayo Hotel — General Admission from $4.88 — Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with culinary delights and live music in Tulsa's most iconic venue.
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Frozen The Musical
Jan 9-25 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the captivating magic of Frozen in a dazzling stage adaptation for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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