Tulsa Local Pulse: Wrestling Champs, Women's Conference, and Spring Weather

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, March 8. We kick off with exciting sports action from right here in our city, where the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships wrapped up yesterday at the BOK Center. Oklahoma State dominated with titles from Casey Swiderski, Cam Steed, and Kaleb Larkin, sending eight wrestlers to the finals and punching tickets to the NCAAs. Coach David Taylor called it a strong showing after a 9-1 quarterfinal run, and fans packed the arena along Brady Street for the jungle ball energy. Shifting to community vibes, the Extraordinary Women conference drew huge crowds to the Mabee Center on Oral Roberts University campus over the weekend. Speakers like Kirk Cameron, Jennie Allen, and Riley Gaines inspired thousands on Friday and Saturday, with Anne Wilson closing in concert. We hear fewer than 400 tickets remain if you want in on future sessions. On the weather front, mild temps in the low 60s greet us today with partly cloudy skies and light winds off the Arkansas River, perfect for outdoor plans near Gathering Place. Expect the same tomorrow, no major disruptions. City Hall updates include smoother traffic flow decisions on Riverside Drive after recent council votes, easing your daily commutes. New business buzz: a fresh coffee spot opens tomorrow at 41st and Yale, while Drury Hotels expands with deals through mid-March. Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Tulsa Police noting one arrest near 71st and Sheridan for a minor theft, no widespread alerts. Looking ahead, Tulsa Oilers hit the road tonight against Allen Americans, and Connors State Cowboys play at NEO A&M's A&M Classic this week at ONEOK Field. Local schools shine too, with Connors State archery teams qualifying for state at their South Ranch. For a feel-good lift, volunteers rallied yesterday at LaFortune Park, planting over 200 trees to green our neighborhoods. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.