Today
in Tulsa
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols urged residents to show compassion during the holidays while U.S. Senator James Lankford (with his wife Cindy) thanked service members and first responders for protecting the community during this season of reflection. KTUL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Chizel, a Tulsa glass shop known for its sand-carved designs, offers unique last-minute Christmas gifts as local shoppers look for special holiday finds. The shop is open until 6 p.m. today at 3310 S. Yale Ave and accepts custom orders for next year. News On 6
- ➤ Tulsa customers are rushing to send holiday packages as shipping companies finalize deadlines for guaranteed Christmas delivery. UPS Next Day Air is available until Dec. 23 (with 2nd Day Air ending Dec. 22 and FedEx services cutting off on Dec. 23 and 24). News On 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eclipse Theatre Collective will host a Daft Punk tribute concert called “Give Life Back To Music” on Dec. 31 at Theatre Tulsa Studios (5521 S. Peoria Ave), with doors opening at 9 p.m. and the show starting at 10:30 p.m. News On 6
- ➤ Route 66 is seeing a neon revival as local businesses update vintage signs. Ike’s Chili (located on 11th Street between Utica and Peoria) will install a double-sided sign next week while TulsaRama (a new attraction with a huge neon display) aims to spark area development. KTUL
- ➤ Tulsa earns recognition on the Wall Street Journal's list of top destinations for 2026 thanks to its Route 66 history—especially with the upcoming Centennial celebrations drawing visitors worldwide. Tourism officials encourage planning ahead to enjoy the city's cultural attractions. KTUL
- ➤ Rudisill Regional Library will host a Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner on Dec. 26 at its African American Resource Center to mark the first day of Kwanzaa and build community unity (Umoja). FOX 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Citizen Potawatomi Nation is offering scholarships to Tribal members enrolled in the University of Oklahoma's new CRNA program, launched in September, to support nursing education. The awards (up to $2,000 for full-time or $750 for part-time students) aim to ease rural healthcare shortages. KTUL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa officials advise residents on proper curbside recycling by following American Waste Control guidelines to avoid items like plastic-coated wrapping paper and string lights (referred to as 'tanglers'). The city urges community members to check accepted items lists during the holiday season to ensure recycling runs smoothly. News On 6
- ➤ State wildlife officials took emergency steps when a white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease near the border on Dec. 19, treating the case as if it were found locally. They will provide updates to hunters soon on how to detect and curb the disease. 2 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa County Commissioner Kelly Dunkerley said crews are using new equipment — including a brine machine — to treat roads ahead of winter as temperatures drop, and drivers are urged to allow extra space for large trucks working on icy conditions. News On 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than a dozen doctors are volunteering at a free Tulsa clinic today to provide care for uninsured and underinsured patients (this weekly service meets a vital community need). 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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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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Liz Carr Training Winter Musical Theater Concert
7-9 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Dine at Juniper before enjoying an enchanting winter musical theater concert.
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Hadestown Musical Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Tony Award-winning musical that reimagines the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice through captivating music.
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Tulsa Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s
6-8 p.m. — American Solera — Ticket required — Meet local singles for a fast-paced evening of potential romance and connection.
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71st Annual Tulsa Nationals – Open / Girls
All Day — The Pavilion — Registration Closed — Experience the excitement of youth wrestling at one of the premier tournaments in Tulsa.
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Tulsa Oilers vs. Allen Americans
7:05-9:05 p.m. — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience fast-paced action at High School Night as the Tulsa Oilers take on the Allen Americans.
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