eGolden Gloves Debut, School Lockdown, Mayfest Wrap-up, and Weekend Events - Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, May 16, 2025

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, May 16, 2025. Today marks an exciting milestone for boxing enthusiasts as the inaugural eGoldenGloves National Championship kicks off at the Arvest Convention Center, running alongside the 102nd annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. This first-of-its-kind event allows virtual reality boxers to compete for recognition in the Golden Gloves of America archives. The action begins at 5 p.m., with competitors battling for national championship belts, medals, and cash prizes. In city news, the Tulsa City Council is preparing for their upcoming meeting where they'll continue discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Plan recently presented by the Mayor. The council is also reviewing the annual assessment roll for Kendall Whittier Improvement District, with a public hearing scheduled for June 11. Our congressional representatives have been making headlines this week. In a rare joint interview on Wednesday, Oklahoma's all-Republican delegation shared their thoughts on President Trump's second term policies, with Senator Markwayne Mullin highlighting opportunities to "make some real big differences in the country right now." Public safety alert: Tulsa Police are investigating reports of gunfire that briefly put local schools on lockdown yesterday. Schools have since resumed normal operations. Additionally, a Tulsa man was arrested after allegedly stabbing an officer in the face, according to reports from local authorities. Looking at events around town, the Tulsa International Mayfest wrapped up earlier this week, bringing arts, music, and festival food to downtown. For those looking for weekend activities, Girls Day Out takes place tomorrow at Central Park Hall in the Tulsa Expo Square from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's a perfect opportunity to shop for everything from handmade jewelry to home decor while socializing with friends. Also continuing through today at the Philbrook Museum of Art is the "Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations" workshop, which has been running since May 1. In transportation news, travelers should be aware that a semi-truck crash on Tuesday caused significant delays on the Will Rogers Turnpike when it collided with a toll sign. The incident required hours of cleanup and repairs. For anyone heading out today, expect warm temperatures reaching into the high 80s with similar conditions continuing into tomorrow, though we'll see a slight cooling on Saturday with highs around 84. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.