Today
in Tulsa
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Salvation Army finished its annual Red Kettle Drive after receiving over $35,000 in gold and silver coins mixed with loose change from anonymous donors; the coins will help provide a thousand meals and fill over 240 beds at its Center of Hope (supporting a $650K goal). News On 6
- ➤ Local nonprofit CASA is seeking at least 10 volunteers to help advocate for abused children. Applicants must be 21 and pass background checks, with training starting in January 2026 and case assignments beginning in March across Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, and McIntosh counties. 2 News
- ➤ Volunteers at Saint Francis hospital spread Christmas cheer today by playing carols on a newly loaned piano in the main lobby — brightening the day for patients and visitors. FOX 23
- ➤ City Compassion, a Bartlesville nonprofit, is handing out free produce today in Tulsa following a donation from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (supplies may be limited). FOX 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa business Put A Bow On It helps busy families wrap their gifts with care during the holiday season. Owners Jessica Gross and Janna Lemons offer pickup or drop-off services and share creative wrapping tips to ease last-minute stress. News On 6
- ➤ Salt and Soul (which began as an online marketplace during the pandemic) closed its Coweta storefront Tuesday evening as owner Nichole Pittman hosted a Pay What You Can Day to thank local customers and vendors (unsold items will be donated to nonprofits for Christmas). FOX 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kolbi Jordan, an American Idol contestant, made her national television debut with the new single 'Waiting' on local TV today in Tulsa. The R&B singer blends gospel roots with modern sound and will release more original music in 2026. News On 6
- ➤ The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa received over a $1M grant for a 5,000 sqft expansion building and 2,000 sqft plaza with a 34 ft glass wall (its key feature) near the Route 66 gas pump; groundbreaking begins in January and the project will finish by fall. FOX 23
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa International Airport is seeing more crowds today as AAA estimates nearly 52 million people will fly nationwide from now until New Year’s Day and advises travelers to arrive early + plan for delays. News On 6
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Facing rising holiday expenses, many Oklahoma families resort to payday loans to cover costs but risk debt spirals from 204% interest plus extra fees, while state lawmakers say the system favors lenders and note Oklahoma has the highest payday store density; proposals to lower rates have so far failed. KTUL
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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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