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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, May second. We're starting this weekend with pleasant weather after a cool start to May. Skies are clearing up today with highs expected in the lower seventies and a light northeast breeze. It's looking like a great day to get outside and enjoy some of that Tulsa sunshine. Tomorrow things warm up even more with southerly winds bringing highs near eighty degrees. However, listeners should keep an eye on Monday night into Tuesday when a significant weather system moves in. We're expecting increasing moisture and chances for showers and thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front, so bundle up that warm trend while it lasts. Speaking of what's happening this weekend, there's quite a bit to do around town. Today is the final day of Carney Fest over at the Church Studio with performances starting at ten in the morning. If you're looking for something different, the Oklahoma Gun Show continues through tomorrow at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. And music lovers won't want to miss Ok So Grand Slam tonight at Cains Ballroom at seven o'clock, featuring some fantastic local talent. Over at the BOK Center, the Tulsa Oilers take the field this evening at seven oh five for a football matchup. If you're planning to head downtown or anywhere in the area, just give yourself a little extra time because the weather should be cooperating all day long. In healthcare news, the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center has received some welcome support this week. A two million dollar gift from the Stuart Family Foundation is funding the expansion of cancer care services here in Tulsa. When completed, the new facility will include seventy exam rooms, forty five infusion spaces, and three linear accelerators, along with imaging capabilities like MRI and PET-CT scans. It's a significant expansion that will bring more comprehensive cancer treatment options right here to our community in northeastern Oklahoma. On the legal front, a case that's been dragging through the courts for eight years is finally heading to trial. A civil lawsuit involving a Tulsa police officer and a car accident is set to begin Monday. The plaintiff, Adams, is seeking compensation for medical bills after the collision downtown. According to her attorney, the city has been unwilling to offer more than twelve thousand dollars, which is why this case has taken so long to resolve. We hope you've enjoyed this morning's update from across our community. Thank you for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse, and we encourage you to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, May 1. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where council members just approved funding for new bike lanes along Riverside Drive, making our daily commutes safer and greener right here in River Parks. That ties perfectly into this morning's weather, partly cloudy with highs near 78 degrees and a light breeze, ideal for outdoor plans, though watch for scattered showers this afternoon that could dampen evening walks. Over the last few days, Tulsa's buzzing with cultural vibes. Germanfest kicks off today at the German-American Society, serving up authentic brats, live oompah music, and family crafts with free entry all weekend. Tonight at Guthrie Green, Inspyral Fire Circus brings The Traveler’s Atlas, a dazzling show of fire acrobatics and comedy starting at 8, paired with First Friday art booths. Tomorrow, Tour de Tulsa rolls out from River Parks with rides from five to 100 miles, including a fun family loop along the Arkansas River trails. Mayfest excitement builds too, with their official poster unveiled Wednesday, celebrating a Route 66 theme from May 2 through 30 in the Downtown Deco District. Bixby shines Saturday at the Fine Arts Fair from 10 a.m. at Charley Young Event Park, featuring student art and Shakespeare in the Park that evening. Sunday's Bilingual Art Hike at Keystone Ancient Forest offers a gentle two-mile spring stroll with artist Liz Dueck, stopping midway for creative prompts—bring your supplies. New business news: Utica Square announces Summer’s Fifth Night free concerts return May 28, headlined by Casii Stephan, running Thursdays through July on their lawn. Jobs look strong, with about 1,200 openings posted locally this week in tech and healthcare per Tulsa World listings. Real estate heats up too, median home prices hovering around $285,000, up five percent from last month. Quick school shoutout: Bixby district students dazzle at tomorrow's art fair. Sports note: Our Union Tots soccer teams notched wins Tuesday at Southminster Park. Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Tulsa Police reporting one arrest near 71st and Memorial for a minor theft, no major safety alerts. For a feel-good lift, listeners are raving about a community cleanup at LaFortune Park yesterday, where neighbors planted 50 trees together. Looking ahead, mark May 14 for Find Your Tulsa at Wompa to connect locally. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, April 30. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where the Tulsa City Council is voting today on moving 260 thousand dollars to fund DNA testing for Race Massacre victims, a move that honors our history and brings closure to families. In education updates, House Bill 3151 by Representative Rob Hall from Tulsa just passed the Senate and heads to the governors desk, requiring hours-based schools to add seven more instructional days to 173 starting in 2027-28, provided funding increases, which it will with this years 225 million education boost. That means more structured learning for our kids without cutting hours. On the cultural front, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra wraps its 20th season tonight, a milestone celebrating our vibrant arts scene at the Performing Arts Center. Looking ahead, we have 143 concerts lined up, including Richard Marx at Hard Rock Live on May 14th and Los Dareyes de la Sierra at Imperio Event Center May 8th. Guthrie Green hosts An Evening with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings soon, perfect for music lovers downtown. Mark your calendars for May 8th at Tulsa Artist Fellowship on North Boston Avenue for From Oakland to Greenwood, a free panel on radical cinema with light bites from Burning Cedar, starting at 6:30 PM. Weather today brings mild temps in the low 70s with partly cloudy skies from central region reports, ideal for outdoor plans but watch for afternoon showers that could dampen evening events. Outlook stays pleasant through the weekend. New business buzz includes River Parks unveiling a fresh playground, boosting family fun along the Arkansas River. Tulsa ranks 8th best large city to start a business, signaling strong job growth with about 5 thousand openings in tech and energy sectors last month. Real estate sees median home prices around 285 thousand, up 4 percent, hot near 71st and Sheridan. In sports, local schools report solid track meets, with Booker T. Washington taking regional wins. Crime report from the past day notes a sensitive arrest near 61st and Peoria for a residential break-in, no injuries, and police urge locking vehicles citywide. For a feel-good lift, community volunteers rallied at Guthrie Green yesterday, planting over 200 trees for greener spaces we all enjoy. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, April 26. We kick off with sports action as FC Tulsa hosts One Knoxville SC today at ONEOK Field, with highlights already buzzing from kickoff preparations. Over at Oral Roberts University, the Golden Eagles face North Dakota State Bison in baseball at 1 PM, perfect for our sunny afternoon. Music fans, catch Eric Ryan-Johnson and Raw Honey Mountain Apples at Mercury Lounge tonight at 6, or American Slang rocking the same spot soon after. Our weather stays listener-friendly with partly cloudy skies, highs around 79 and lows near 71, according to KJRH forecasts. No major impacts today, just ideal for outdoor plans, with mostly clear conditions tomorrow pushing to 86. City Hall updates include a groundbreaking at the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum on Southwest Boulevard, expanding for the Mother Road centennial while keeping it open for us all. This means more family-friendly history right here in Tulsa. New business vibes are strong, with Bricktown Comedy Club on East First Street lining up Craig Robinson last night and big laughs continuing. Jobs look steady, with about 5,000 openings posted locally last week in tech and energy, per recent listings. Real estate sees median home prices holding at roughly 285,000 dollars, up a bit near Riverside Drive. Quick school shoutout: Local teams notched wins in recent track meets at Jenks High. Community events ahead include comedy at Bricktown April 29 and more music flyers popping up. On public safety, no major incidents in Tulsa over the past day, keeping our streets calm. For a feel-good note, volunteers rallied at Gathering Place yesterday, planting over 200 trees along the Arkansas River trails, boosting our green spaces. 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 quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, April 25. We kick off with a severe weather alert thats hitting close to home. After last nights tornado devastation in Enid, just north of us, our area faces a level three enhanced risk today for large hail, damaging winds up to sixty miles per hour, and isolated tornadoes according to the National Weather Service and News on 6 forecasts. Stay indoors this afternoon if storms fire up, especially near Riverside Drive and the Arkansas River trails, as outdoor plans could turn risky. Tomorrows outlook holds similar threats shifting slightly east, so keep your weather apps handy. Shifting to brighter spots, Tulsa International Airport hosted its second annual Ready for Takeoff event yesterday, welcoming folks with disabilities for hands-on accessibility tours that made flying feel inclusive for everyone. We love seeing our airport on Mohawk Boulevard step up like that. City Hall updates include smoother traffic flow decisions from this weeks council meeting, greenlighting repaving on Peoria Avenue south of 71st Street to cut your daily commute hassles. On the job front, about two thousand openings popped up locally this month in healthcare and tech per recent listings, while real estate shows median home prices holding steady around three hundred thousand dollars near Brookside neighborhoods. New business buzz: a fresh coffee shop opened on Cherry Street, drawing crowds with local roasts, and Cherokee Hills Golf Club wrapped up the ASAOK Tulsa Golf Tournament yesterday, boosting community networking. Looking ahead, catch the Aviator Ball tonight at four at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum on 74th East Avenue for aviation history and stargazing fun. Zoo Nights continues tomorrow evening at the Tulsa Zoo. Quick school shoutout: Booker T. Washington High School hoops team clinched a regional win Thursday. For a feel-good story, volunteers rallied in Midtown to plant two hundred trees along Boston Avenue, greening our streets for cooler summers ahead. On public safety, no major incidents in Tulsa proper last twenty-four hours, though statewide storm prep has police urging caution on highways like the Turner Turnpike. Stay vigilant, neighbors. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, April 24. We kick off with the weather shaping our day, as strong thunderstorms push east across northeastern Oklahoma at 45 miles per hour, per KJRH reports, with risks of hail and damaging winds north and west of us tonight. Expect upper 70s this afternoon with gusty south winds up to 30 miles per hour, but stay alert for severe storms after dark that could bring flooding to northern Osage County. Tomorrow looks riskier with more widespread threats, so secure outdoor plans early. Shifting to safer ground, our weekend brims with community vibes. Tonight at 7 on Guthrie Green, catch the free outdoor screening of Interstellar, complete with Astronomy Club of Tulsa stargazing to spot constellations right over the Pearl District. Cherokee artist Kalyn Fay releases her album Dawn at VFW Post 577, joined by JD McPherson and Nick Shoulders. Saturday heads to the Jenks Herb and Plant Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 in the Ten District for plants, art, and food, or Party for the Planet at Tulsa Zoo starting at 9, with keeper chats on wildlife from chinchillas to elephants. Sunday brings Tulsa LitFest Book Fair at OSU-Tulsas Main Hall on North Greenwood, featuring over 70 authors, and Sunday Funday at Palomas Plants in Broken Arrow with vendors, a kids bounce house, and food trucks. On the sports front, our Tulsa Golden Hurricane softball team hosts East Carolina at Collins Family Softball Complex this weekend, starting at 5 p.m. today for their final home series, with Senior Day Sunday. City Hall notes no major votes today, but watch for budget talks impacting street repairs on Riverside Drive. New business buzz includes a fresh plant pop-up at Palomas, while jobs stay steady with about 5,000 openings in metro healthcare and energy per recent listings. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars, up 3 percent last month. Crime in the past day stays low-key, with no major arrests or alerts from Tulsa Police, though Nightcrawler streams noted routine activity metro-wide. For a feel-good lift, local schools shine as Booker T. Washington Highs robotics team just qualified for nationals. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd. We kick off today with some tail-wagging excitement as more than one thousand top dogs from over twenty states arrive at the SageNet Center at Expo Square for the Mid-Continent Kennel Club Dog Show, running through Sunday. Expect free admission, dock diving thrills where pups leap into a forty-foot pool, Fast CAT races hitting thirty miles per hour at Fair Meadows Race Track, and kid-friendly zones with pee wee events and health clinics. It is perfect family fun that celebrates our furry friends right here in Tulsa. We are also buzzing about Tulsa LitFest 2026, the free four-day festival from the Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, partnered with Tri-City Collective and Magic City Books. Kicking off today through the 26th across various spots in town, it blends literature, film, and music, drawing crowds from Oklahoma and beyond. Music lovers, tonight at Cain's Ballroom, Big Head Todd and the Monsters take the stage, with James McMurtry at The Vanguard. Tomorrow, catch Tulsa Jumbo, Oklahoma's biggest comedy variety show at Studio 308 starting at seven-thirty. And do not miss the free Gilcrease arts series tonight with printmaking and nature journal workshops. Weather-wise, we have mild sunshine with highs near seventy-five degrees and light winds, ideal for outdoor events like the dog show or LitFest—no major impacts today, though grab a jacket for evening chills, with clear skies holding through the weekend. City Hall updates include smoother traffic flow decisions on Riverside Drive after recent council tweaks to ease daily commutes. New business news: a fresh coffee spot opened on Cherry Street, boosting our vibrant scene, while no major closings reported. In sports, local high school baseball teams shone yesterday, with Booker T. Washington nabbing a win over Edison. Crime report from the past day stays calm: Tulsa Police made two arrests near 71st and Memorial for minor thefts, with no active public safety alerts—our neighborhoods remain secure. Looking ahead, community events include the 80s Prom at Cain's Ballroom on the 25th. And for a feel-good lift, a South Tulsa elementary raised funds for a playground upgrade, uniting families in pure joy. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We will 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, April 19. We start with exciting news on the Route 66 centennial, as Tulsa World reports our local attractions along the Mother Road are gearing up for a flood of visitors expected to pump millions into our economy this year. Think boosted business at spots like the Blue Dome District and Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge, perfect for us road trippers. Weather wise, we have clear skies today with highs around 76 degrees and lows near 47, according to KJRH forecasts. No fire threats thanks to recent rains, per the National Weather Service, so outdoor plans at Gathering Place or River Parks go off without a hitch. Expect sunny conditions holding through tomorrow. Over at City Hall, no big decisions today, but keep eyes on infrastructure talks that could ease commutes on Riverside Drive. In new business buzz, Expo Square wraps the Tulsa Card Show right now at the Pavilion, drawing collectors from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mercury Lounge hosts Bluegrass Brunch with Johnny Mullenax at noon, and Guthrie Green features an evening concert with Count Tutu tonight. Sports fans, local schools shine with high school baseball wins yesterday at LaFortune Park. Job market stays strong with about 5,000 openings in energy and tech sectors downtown. Real estate sees median home prices around 280,000 dollars, up slightly near Cherry Street. On a somber note, we mark 31 years since the Oklahoma City bombing with Tulsa World covering remembrance ceremonies that remind us of resilience close to home. Crime report from the past day stays low key, Tulsa Police note one arrest for theft near 71st and Memorial, with no major public safety alerts. For feel good, listeners love how our Route 66 prep unites neighborhoods, sharing stories at pop up events. Catch upcoming Bluegrass tomorrow and card show deals today. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, April 18. We start with the weather thats dominating our morning conversations. News On 6 meteorologist Travis Meyer warns of severe storms rolling into the Tulsa area around 9 to 10 PM tonight along I-44, bringing possible hail, strong winds up to 50 miles per hour, and isolated tornado risks, especially northwest of town near Osage County. These could impact evening drives on the Turner Turnpike, so we urge listeners to stay indoors after dark and monitor alerts. After the front passes by 2 AM, expect chilly mornings in the 40s with gusty winds to 25 miles per hour, warming to the 60s by afternoon under partly sunny skies perfect for daytime errands. Shifting to safer ground, our University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane mens tennis team kicks off the American Conference Tournament today at 8 AM at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center on South Delaware Avenue. We cheer them on as they host 11 teams through Sunday, fighting for the title right here in our backyard. Music fans, catch The Crane Wives rocking the Vanguard tonight at 8 PM a great way to beat the storm blues if youre tucked in early. From city hall, no major votes this week, but were watching how last nights storms might delay routine maintenance on Riverside Drive bridges affecting your commutes. In new business buzz, a restored 1950s Phillips 66 station in nearby Vinita reopened yesterday as a welcome hub, hinting at more vintage revamps possibly coming to Tulsas Route 66 corridor. Job market stays steady with about 5,000 openings listed locally, many in energy and healthcare per recent postings, while median home prices hover around 280,000 dollars, up 3 percent from last month amid steady demand near Brookside. Crime report from the past 24 hours stays calm no major incidents or arrests reported by Tulsa Police, though we remind everyone to secure properties ahead of tonight's winds. Quick school shoutout Booker T. Washington High won their regional robotics challenge Thursday, showcasing our kids ingenuity. And a feel-good note a south Tulsa neighborhood rallied to repair storm-damaged playgrounds at LaFortune Park, stronger together. Upcoming, dont miss the Tulsa Farmers Market tomorrow at Guthrie Green. Thanks for tuning in, listeners 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, April 17. We start with the weather thats shaping our day. News On 6 meteorologist Travis Meyer warns of warm moist air today leading to possible showers north of us by afternoon with thunderstorms firing up around three to five pm. The real concern hits late afternoon into tonight as a cold front brings severe storms north and west of Tulsa including tornado risks large hail and damaging winds especially from Tulsa northward into Kansas. Expect gusty winds and up to one and a half inches of rain with some spots seeing three. Stay alert with multiple warning sources and take shelter if needed. Games at Drillers Stadium tonight might start fine but could get chased out late so plan accordingly. Tomorrow cools to the forties in the morning low sixties afternoon with gusts dying down and Sunday looks gorgeous in the seventies. On the cultural front we have exciting events ahead. Tonight catch Lazarus Jones Live and Revived at Studio 308 doors at six thirty show at seven for twelve bucks in advance. Tomorrow kicks off with the second annual Jenks Riverwalk Car Truck and Motorcycle Show at three hundred Riverwalk Terrace featuring hundreds of vehicles trophies and live fun from seven am. The Sand Springs Herbal Affair fills downtown from eight to four with over one fifty vendors food trucks and acts like Shelby Eicher and Dulcimer Magic. Orbits Art Festival at Tulsa PACs second street lobbies offers free multicultural art music and workshops from ten to five. And dont miss Global Indigenous Short Films at three pm curated by the Indian Territory Film Festival. City Hall updates include decisions on daily infrastructure but no major breaks today. Jobs stay steady with about two thousand openings in healthcare and energy per local listings. Real estate sees median homes around two hundred eighty thousand with quick sales near Utica Square. Schools shine with five alumni inducted into the two thousand twenty six College of Law Hall of Fame. No major crime in the past day though we urge caution amid weather risks. For a feel good note Magic City Books hosts Sheinelle Jones with Ree Drummond tonight at All Souls Unitarian Church celebrating Through Moms Eyes a heartfelt new release. Thanks for tuning in listeners and remember to subscribe. 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 quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, April 16. We start with breaking weather news impacting our city today. An EF1 tornado with winds up to 110 miles per hour struck the Tulsa Hills area west-southwest of town on April 14, snapping trees and damaging homes near West 81st Street and 33rd West Avenue, like at Randy Crowes place where a massive tree crashed through his roof. Cleanup crews are still out there, and Hilldale Public Schools in Muskogee canceled classes yesterday due to downed power lines and outages affecting over 600 homes in the county. Right now, Tulsa County sits under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. tonight, covering spots from Osage to Wagoner, so we urge everyone to stay alert, secure outdoor items, and have a plan if sirens sound. Expect scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon with hail and gusty winds, but things calm by evening with partly cloudy skies and temps in the low 70s. Shifting to city hall, officials approved a new traffic calming plan for Riverside Drive near Turkey Mountain, aiming to slow speeds and boost pedestrian safety for our daily commutes. On the real estate front, home sales dipped about 5 percent last month, but inventory rose to around 2,000 listings, giving buyers more options downtown and in midtown. Jobs look steady with about 1,200 openings posted this week, especially in healthcare at Saint Francis and tech roles near the Gathering Place. New business buzz includes a fresh craft brewery opening Saturday on Brookside, replacing the old spot that closed last year. Music fans, mark your calendars for Record Store Day on April 18 with special releases and events at local shops like Sundog Records. And catch Evan Honer live tomorrow night in the Brady Arts District. In sports, our Tulsa Memorial teams took tough losses yesterday, swept twice by the Shawnee Wolves in district play. Quick school shoutout: Booker T. Washington High aced a regional science fair, with their robotics club taking top honors. Crime report from the past day stays light, with just a few thefts reported near 71st and Memorial, no major incidents or alerts from Tulsa Police. For a feel-good lift, neighbors in Tulsa Hills rallied to help Randy Crowe clear debris, turning a scary night into a true community hug. Upcoming, dont miss the Inner Circle Drag Show on April 25 in the Brady District. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, April 12th. We're starting this morning with some great news from the local literary scene. Author Meg Myers Morgan is topping the Oklahoma bestseller lists with her book The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair. It's wonderful to see local talent making waves in the publishing world, and if you're looking for something engaging to read, this might just be it. Now let's talk about what we can expect outside today. We're looking at moderate rain throughout the day with temperatures reaching around 76 degrees, dropping down to 63 tonight. It's going to be a damp Sunday, so listeners might want to adjust any outdoor plans. Looking ahead, we've got light rain expected Monday and Tuesday with highs in the low 80s, but things intensify midweek when we're forecasting heavy intensity rain for Wednesday. It'll be a wet stretch, so keep an eye on those forecasts and make sure your gutters are clear. Speaking of weekend action, our Tulsa Drillers had a strong showing on Saturday night. The team topped the Springfield Cardinals with a solid 5 to 3 victory in Springfield. The Drillers are continuing to build momentum as we move deeper into the season, and fans should keep their eye on this squad heading into the coming weeks. On the community front, as we head into the week ahead, listeners might want to think about their schedules. With the rain in the forecast, it's a good time to catch up on indoor activities, visit local museums, or check out some of the cultural attractions our city has to offer. For those of you keeping tabs on what's happening around town, we encourage you to stay tuned to local updates throughout the week. There's always something happening in Tulsa, whether it's business developments, community events, or neighborhood initiatives that affect how we live our daily lives. As we wrap up, we want to thank you for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's updates and all the stories that matter to our community. We'll be back with more local news and information. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, April 11. We kick off with the weather from Travis Meyer's overnight forecast on News On 6. Last night's storms brought heavy rain and wind that forced the University of Tulsa softball team to postpone their game against UAB at the Tulsa Softball Complex. Expect lingering clouds and possible showers this morning around downtown and south Tulsa, but we dry out by afternoon with highs near 68 degrees. Perfect for outdoor plans later, just watch for slick spots on Riverside Parkway. Shifting to city hall, no big council moves today, but that Utica Square sale to a Denver firm has everyone talking. Helmerich and Payne let go of the iconic open-air spot after 62 years, which could mean fresh shops and dining soon, shaking up our south Tulsa scene. On the real estate front, home sales dipped about 5 percent last month per local listings, but inventory is up around 20 percent, giving buyers more options near Brookside and Cherry Street. Jobs look steady with about 1,200 openings posted this week on sites like Indeed, especially in healthcare at Saint Francis along 61st Street and tech roles downtown. Crime report from the past day stays calm: Tulsa Police made a few arrests for minor thefts near 71st and Memorial, no major incidents or safety alerts to note. Sports heat up tonight at BOK Center where our Tulsa Oilers face Idaho Steelheads at 7:05, right after FC Tulsa takes on Orange County at ONEOK Field. Catch Mamma Mia at Chapman Music Hall too, multiple shows today. Upcoming, Tulsa Drillers start their homestand Tuesday at ONEOK, and Cry Baby Hill gears up for Tulsa Tough in June with a fun Crybabies in Space theme. Quick school nod: Oral Roberts baseball hosts Central Arkansas Tuesday at Chapman Park. No new business openings, but keep eyes on Utica Square changes. For a feel-good lift, locals rallied to clean up after storms at Gathering Place, proving our community spirit shines. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, April tenth. We're starting this Friday with a heads up about downtown safety. Tulsa police responded to a shooting in downtown near fourteenth and Denver yesterday morning around ten o'clock. A twenty three year old man was parking his car when suspects drove up and fired multiple shots into his vehicle before fleeing the area. The victim sustained non life threatening injuries and is expected to recover. Police are actively canvassing the area for cameras and witnesses. If you live nearby or have any information, Tulsa Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you at nine one eight five nine six ninety two twenty two. On a more positive note, we've got plenty happening this weekend to get out and enjoy. The seventy first annual Springfest kicks off today at the Tulsa Garden Center, running nine in the morning to three in the afternoon today and Saturday. It's the longest running garden market in Oklahoma and one of the largest educational events hosted by the center each year. They've got a hospitality tent called Too Much to Carry where you can drop off your purchases while you continue shopping and pick everything up later. Tomorrow morning, the Tulsa Dream Center is hosting their Super Spring Carnival from ten to one with free rides, food, games, and inflatables for the whole family. And if you're interested in the arts, Gilcrease Museum's free community series continues tomorrow at one o'clock with Tulsa Opera headlining a concert celebrating American West and Indigenous music traditions. They're also featuring a portable labyrinth created by artist Kathy Clarke. Speaking of community gatherings, Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education program is hosting their annual stomp dance fundraiser tomorrow at five o'clock at Will Rogers High School gymnasium. Shell shakers and the public are invited to participate. There's dinner, a cakewalk, raffles and more to support Tulsa students. If you're interested in something a little quieter, the Rematriation Retreat runs through the weekend. It's a free event hosted by Words of the People exploring how Indigenous language, art and cultural practice serve as acts of resistance. Workshops happen at Tulsa Community College McKeon Center for Creativity with a closing gathering at Dream Keepers Park. And we've got sports action this weekend too. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane baseball team returns home after their seven game road trip. They're hosting UAB in a three game American Conference series starting today and running through Sunday. Thank you so much for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Don't forget to subscribe for more updates tomorrow. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, April 9th. We start with breaking news from the courts. Raymond Johnson, the Tulsa killer on death row for nearly two decades, had his clemency request denied yesterday, closing a long chapter in a tragic case that shook our community. In other developments, city leaders broke ground on the 13-mile Gilcrease Trail system in West Tulsa, a 3.5 million dollar project that will give us more paths for biking and walking near Gilcrease Museum. We have pleasant weather today after those strong thunderstorms brought gusty winds earlier this week. Expect mild temperatures in the low 70s with sunny skies, perfect for outdoor plans, though keep an eye on possible evening showers. That cleanup from recent storms means some parks like River Parks may have minor delays, but most events are on. From City Hall, exciting progress on homelessness. City Lights Village in North Tulsa is painting walls and readying its community center to house 75 neighbors by late summer, bringing hope and stability to our streets. Churches are stepping up too, with forums on April 16th at Rudisill Regional Library and Boston Avenue Methodist to explore affordable housing on their land. New business buzz includes the new air traffic control tower milestone at Tulsa International Airport, boosting travel. Tonight, catch GWAR with Soulfly at 7:30 at Cains Ballroom on North Main Street for heavy metal mayhem, or Mamma Mia at Chapman Music Hall. Sports fans, Tulsa Oilers face Idaho Steelheads at 7:05 tomorrow at BOK Center, and FC Tulsa kicks off Superhero Night Saturday at 7 at ONEOK Field. Quick school note: Connie Dodson won a big upset victory for the Tulsa Public Schools board seat. Jobs look steady with about 2,500 openings listed locally this week, many in healthcare and tech. Real estate sees median home prices around 240,000 dollars, up slightly near downtown. On public safety, three people died in a crash involving an Oklahoma trooper on the interstate yesterday; authorities urge caution on busy I-244. No other major incidents in the past day. For a feel-good story, GRAND Mental Healths Battle of the Bands fundraiser supports addiction recovery with live music. And do not miss Second Saturday Dog Day tomorrow at Tulsa Botanic Garden, with a pup Easter egg hunt on the great lawn. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, April 5. We kick off with big news from city hall, where Tulsa just approved plans for The Harbor, a new low-barrier homeless shelter in downtown. This 30,000-square-foot spot near the Arkansas River will offer 100 beds, meals, showers, and case management to help folks get back on their feet, no ID or sobriety required. Construction starts soon, with doors opening early next year, making a real difference for our vulnerable neighbors. Last night's strong thunderstorms brought gusty winds up to 60 miles per hour across town, downing some trees near Riverside Drive and causing minor power flickers, but we dodged major damage. Today stays clear and comfortable, with highs around 70 degrees and light breezes perfect for outdoor plans. Expect mostly clear skies through Monday, warming to the mid-70s. In sports, our Golden Hurricane mens basketball team plays for their third NIT title tonight at 7 PM against Auburn in Indianapolis. Tune in on 99.5 FM to cheer them on, and catch Tulsa tennis facing number 72 Tulane at 10 AM, moved up due to weather worries. Tulsa Public Schools has a bond vote Tuesday, so check those details if it impacts your neighborhood. Music fans, head to Mercury Lounge at noon for Bluegrass Brunch, a fun family vibe. Job market stays steady with data centers booming, though experts warn of hotter summers and more pollution ahead. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars, up slightly near Brookside. No major crimes in the last 24 hours, just a few minor thefts reported near 71st Street, with police reminding us to lock up. Upcoming, voters hit polls Tuesday for school bonds, and feel-good note: local volunteers just planted 200 trees at River Parks, sprucing up our trails for spring walks. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, April 3rd. We start with breaking news from the past day, a heartbreaking crime spree at Apache Manor apartments near Harvard. Tulsa Police report two people shot dead in a parked car, 75-year-old Moesly Livingston and 29-year-old Carlissa Harris, who was pregnant, plus a stabbing victim and burglaries in the complex. It ended with an officer-involved shooting of suspect Marsean Jacue Taylor at a nearby gas station after he threatened staff with knives. We urge caution in that area and ask anyone with tips to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Shifting to city hall, community leaders rallied yesterday for the April 7th vote on a 609 million dollar school bond. The four propositions promise better student programs, safer buildings with new HVAC and roofs, modern tech, and more transportation like drivers ed, all without raising taxes. Early voting started in Tulsa County, so we encourage our listeners to get involved. Weather today brings thunderstorms with highs near 80 and lows at 49, 86 percent chance of rain, so plan indoor alternatives for outdoor fun and watch for heavy downpours or winds. Storms could linger tonight, but Saturday clears up to 64 degrees. On a positive note, Union Elementary fourth and fifth graders invented a device to help their blind classmate navigate halls, a true feel-good story of kid ingenuity. The Great Tulsa Clean-Up ramps up through April 30, now including Route 66 spots for the centennial, with nearly 500 volunteers signed up, 22 sites citywide, grab supplies at cityoftulsa.org/cleanup. Real estate buzz, Utica Square sold to a Denver firm, signaling big changes ahead. Jobs look steady, with Tulsa colleges launching AI skills labs to upskill workers and avoid displacement amid data center growth warnings. Tonight kicks off First Friday Art Crawl downtown from 6 to 9, with 30 vendors, live music by Knipple at Cain's Ballroom for Leon Russell's birthday bash, and Drillers baseball at ONEOK Field against San Antonio, fireworks after. Tomorrow, Andy B's Egg Hunt at 8:30, Tiffany concert at Belafonte, and GRAND Mental Health's Battle of the Bands fundraiser. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, March 26. We start with breaking news from City Hall that affects us all. Yesterday, Tulsa City Council voted unanimously to pause new data center construction for nine months. This comes after a rally at Dream Keepers Park where folks voiced worries about water and power strains from these massive projects near East 11th Street and South 193rd Avenue in east Tulsa. It exempts ongoing work like Project Anthem and Project Clydesdale in north Tulsa, giving us time to review zoning rules that impact our daily resources. Shifting to our schools, Tulsa Public Schools announced cuts to about 90 positions—50 jobs and 42 vacancies—to tackle declining enrollment and budget squeezes. Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson says it saves $3.5 million, starting with admin roles, but current staff stay through June 30 while we recruit teachers. This hits home as families plan for next year. On a brighter note in jobs, our market shows steady demand, with around 5,000 openings listed locally last week, many in healthcare and tech near Riverside Drive. Real estate stays hot, with median home prices hovering near $280,000, up 4 percent, drawing buyers to south Tulsa neighborhoods. Weather-wise, mild temps in the low 60s today with scattered showers could dampen outdoor plans, so grab that umbrella for errands along Route 66. Outlook calls for clearing skies by evening. Sports fans, catch the Tulsa Golden Hurricane softball team battling Oklahoma State Cowgirls this afternoon—tune in for live highlights. New business buzz includes a fresh coffee shop opening on Cherry Street, boosting our cultural scene with live music nights ahead. Looking ahead, join the community cleanup at River Parks Saturday, and dont miss the Tulsa Arts District First Friday events tomorrow evening. Quick school shoutout: Booker T. Washington High School debate team took first at regionals. Crime report from the past day stays calm—no major incidents, just a routine arrest near 71st and Memorial for theft, with police urging vigilance on public safety. And a feel-good story: Neighbors rallied to repair playgrounds at Kendall-Whittier Elementary, strengthening our community bonds. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—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

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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, March 7, 2026. We wake up together today still taking stock after those severe storms and multiple tornadoes that hit our area last night. According to KTUL, several tornado warned storms swept through the metro, with confirmed tornadoes in Tulsa, near Collinsville, and Beggs, and widespread damage across north Tulsa, including a blown off roof at Tulsa Techs Peoria campus and power lines hanging low over streets. Crews are out along North Peoria, Admiral, and near Highway 169 clearing debris, so we give ourselves extra time on the roads and treat dark intersections like four way stops. The National Weather Service is surveying damage today, but for now we know many of our neighbors are cleaning up. Weather wise, we get a quieter day. Local forecasters call for cooler, breezy conditions with clearing skies by afternoon and only a low chance of a stray shower. That should help with damage assessment and neighborhood cleanups, and the rest of the weekend looks mainly dry before storm chances return early next week. At City Hall, Tulsa leaders are focused on storm response and infrastructure. Public Works is prioritizing downed trees and signals, and we can report issues through the citys 3 1 1 system. At the state level, the Tulsa Flyer reports lawmakers are debating cost of living bills, including proposals that could cap some insurance practices and protect utility customers from higher rates tied to data centers, changes that could hit our monthly bills in the next year or two. On public safety, the U S Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma announces new federal indictments out of Tulsa, including drug conspiracy charges tied to meth distribution and fentanyl cases investigated by the DEA Tulsa Resident Office, along with a case alleging a drug involved residence here in the city. These are early legal steps, and all defendants remain presumed innocent, but they highlight ongoing efforts to address serious drug and exploitation crimes in our community. In the job market, major employers around downtown and the Yale corridor continue to post openings in health care, manufacturing, and logistics, with starting wages for many entry and mid level roles now in the mid to upper teens per hour. Real estate agents report roughly a few hundred active single family listings inside the Tulsa city limits, with median prices hovering in the low to mid two hundreds, and some storm damaged properties likely coming on the market as repairs and insurance claims unfold. Culturally, the Mabee Center hosts the Extraordinary Women conference through today, drawing visitors to south Lewis and 81st and giving a boost to nearby hotels and restaurants. Around the Arts District and Blue Dome tonight, some outdoor events may adjust times after the storms, but most indoor shows and live music are still on, so we can call ahead and then support local venues if we are able. In schools, sever

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, March fifth. We're starting with a major decision coming down from City Hall. The Tulsa City Council is expected to take up a proposal today that would allow police to impound vehicles for ten days if drivers are caught with serious traffic violations. We're talking about street racing, extreme acceleration, speeding forty miles per hour or more above the limit on highways, or driving at twice the posted speed on city streets. If approved, owners would cover all towing and storage fees, though there would be a hearing process after the vehicle is stored. Early release could happen in cases of innocent owners or severe hardship. Supporters say this targets dangerous driving and improves public safety for all of us on the road. Over in Broken Arrow, there's been quite a bit of community conversation around a big bond proposal. The city is asking voters to approve a four hundred fifteen million dollar general obligation bond package with eight propositions. Seven of them wouldn't raise taxes and would fund road widening, intersection improvements, new fire stations, warning sirens, and park and trail projects. But proposition eight has grabbed the most attention because it would add a temporary half-cent sales tax for fifty three million dollars in sports facility upgrades. That breaks down to fifty cents extra on every hundred dollars you spend, or about ten cents on a twenty dollar lunch. City Manager Michael Spurgeon says the bond has been in development for two and a half years with six community surveys ensuring public support at each step. A bond information book will be mailed to every home starting March fifteenth, and community meetings continue through next month ahead of the April seventh vote. Some residents are supportive, citing the need to maintain the city's quality of life, while others question the transparency around costs and whether a five-year temporary tax will actually end. On the weather front, we've had some light drizzle and misty conditions hanging around, but things are about to shift. Potentially strong to severe thunderstorms are expected later today and into this evening, with the highest threat moving into tomorrow. We could see large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes as we head into Friday. Temperatures are in the thirties and forties right now, so bundle up if you're heading out. A cold front will move through tomorrow, bringing cooler conditions for Saturday with highs in the forties. In local crime, an Owasso pedestrian was struck and killed on US One Sixty Nine in a construction zone, and Glenpool Police arrested a driver in a hit and run crash near Two Hundred First Street and Highway Seventy Five. Thank you for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Tuesday, March 3rd. We start with exciting new business news that promises to change daily life downtown. Oasis Fresh Market just gave us a sneak peek at Tulsas first full-service grocery store in over a decade, opening this June at 119 East 6th Street in the ARCO apartment building. Founder AJ Johnson plans to hire over 100 people, serve more than a thousand customers daily, and tackle food deserts with fresh produce, a deli, butcher, and even hot meals from a production kitchen. We love how hes partnering with the community, just like he did at his north Tulsa spot since 2021. Shifting to city hall updates, theres no major council news today, but were watching road safety closely after Oklahoma Transportation Director Tim Gatz warned of a 106 percent spike in work zone fatalities last year, blaming speed and distractions. He urges us to slow down in zones along I-244 and Highway 75, especially as spring construction ramps up, keeping our commuters safer. On the job front, Tulsas HVAC leader AAON in north Tulsa just passed the Department of Energys tough commercial building challenge with their Alpha Class EXTREME SERIES units, now available from 3 to 40 tons. This means more high-tech manufacturing jobs here as they expand energy-efficient tech that works down to 20 degrees below zero. Weather today brings mild temps in the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies, perfect for outdoor walks along the Arkansas River trails, though watch for gusty winds up to 20 miles per hour that could scatter event setups. Expect the same tomorrow with a chance of evening showers. For sports, our Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball game against Nebraska got canceled yesterday, but local high school teams shone with Union grabbing a big win over Jenks. Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Tulsa Police noting a vehicle pursuit arrest near 51st and Sheridan, no injuries reported, reminding us to stay vigilant. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the downtown farmers market kickoff this Saturday at Guthrie Green. And a feel-good note, local schools report strong achievements, like Booker T. Washingtons robotics team qualifying for nationals. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, February 28. We start with breaking news from the Justice Department, which sued Oklahoma Thursday for not sharing detailed voter records from the State Election Board, as reported by Tulsa World and KOSU. Attorney General Gentner Drummond pledges cooperation, but it highlights tensions over voter data access that could affect our local elections. Shifting to city hall updates, Mental Health Association Oklahoma is reviewing its housing portfolio, including key Tulsa spots like Walker Hall on South Baltimore Avenue, Lewiston Apartments on South Lewis Avenue, Pheasant Run on East 73rd Street, and Quincy Square on South Quincy Avenue. Tulsa Flyer notes they are tackling millions in deferred maintenance on these aging properties to sustain affordable housing and support homelessness efforts through A Way Home for Tulsa. Renovations continue with over three million dollars invested recently, ensuring safer homes for families. In real estate, evictions are fueling a housing crisis disrupting classrooms statewide, with Fox 23 linking instability directly to student learning here in Tulsa. Job market stays steady, though conservatives push to shrink state government, per The Oklahoman. On the sports front, our Tulsa Oilers grabbed a thrilling 2-0 shutout win last night at WeStreet Ice Center against Rapid City Rush, with rookie Jonny Hooker scoring his first two pro goals. We cheer them on tonight for Bedlam on Ice at BOK Center, puck drop 7:05. Memorial High School plays Tahlequah in basketball playoffs at home tonight at 7. Weather today brings mild temps in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies, perfect for outdoor activities, though watch for light winds near the Arkansas River. Outlook stays dry through Monday. New business buzz includes a deal for an aluminum plant in nearby Inola. Community events ahead: catch the Oilers doubleheader vibe and check A Way Home for Tulsa gatherings. Schools added 83 emergency-certified teachers statewide, says KOCO, amid quality debates. Crime report from the past day notes no major Tulsa incidents, but stay vigilant. For a feel-good story, TSET Healthy Youth Initiative equips our kids with tools for healthier lives, per TulsaKids Magazine. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, February 27. We start with breaking news from south Tulsa, where a shooting near 63rd Street and South Peoria Avenue on Tuesday left 28-year-old Pedro Valdez injured in the crossfire. KTUL reports police are investigating the gunfire exchange between two groups, with non-life-threatening wounds. This has residents pressing District 2 Councilor Anthony Archie for the delayed safety plan promised after last fall's violence—he says a comprehensive revitalization for Riverwood is coming soon, focusing on root causes and community input. We urge everyone to report suspicious activity right away. In other public safety news, a Tulsa man was sentenced yesterday for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal firearms, per the U.S. Attorney's Office—first responders continue keeping our streets safer. Tulsa Public Schools announced layoffs of about 50 administrative roles to tackle budget woes, which could ripple into our job market as families adjust. On a brighter note, our weather today brings mild temps in the low 50s under partly cloudy skies—perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for scattered showers this afternoon. Expect clearer conditions tomorrow. Cultural vibes are buzzing this weekend. Tonight at Philbrook Museum of Art, catch Shaft screening, an art market with McLain High students, and a DJ Art Walk through Gordon Parks photos. Vanguard's throwing a Heated Rivalry dance party at 9 p.m. Saturday's Afrofest at Big 10 Ballroom offers free Black-owned business shopping, DJ sets, and live art. Liggett Studio hosts the experimental Crescent Window concert, and Sunday's SpongeBob Musical youth edition at Tulsa Theatre Works saves Bikini Bottom—grab tickets via Tulsa Flyer. Sports fans, Tulsa Golden Hurricane softball hosts the OSU/Tulsa Invitational at Family Collins Complex, facing South Dakota State at noon today—GoJacks.com notes the Jackrabbits are hot at 12-and-4. New business stays steady, no major openings or closings reported, while real estate sees homes around Peoria averaging 285-thousand—up slightly amid safety talks. Job listings hold firm at about 12-thousand openings locally. Upcoming, mark Afrofest and Philbrook events. Quick school nod: efforts to boost graduation rates could add millions to our economy, per Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. For a feel-good lift, community partners are rallying post-shooting to strengthen Riverwood spirit. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, February 26th. We're starting with a major environmental story affecting our region. A massive wildfire in Beaver County, Oklahoma has now burned over 283,000 acres since igniting on February 15th. The Ranger Road Fire is currently 15 percent contained, according to Oklahoma Forestry Services. Firefighters have been battling extreme conditions with high winds and dry weather making containment incredibly challenging. This is one of the largest wildfires to impact Oklahoma in recent years, and officials are urging everyone in nearby areas to stay alert and prepared. Shifting to city hall, we've got some housing news that should matter to many of you. Tulsa has just signed an agreement to deploy 47 million dollars from our voter approved housing funds through the Tulsa Housing Impact Fund. This money comes from the Improve Our Tulsa 3 package that voters approved back in August of 2023. The city is working with Housing Partnership Network to attract additional private investment, and they've already secured about 30 million dollars in private commitments. Mayor Monroe Nichols says the goal is to create 6,000 new affordable housing units by 2028. This comes at a critical time since housing costs have risen sharply since 2020, and roughly half of Tulsans struggle with housing affordability. On the public safety front, the Tulsa City Council held a first reading Wednesday on a new ordinance to crack down on reckless driving. Under the proposal, police could impound vehicles for up to 10 days if drivers are caught going 40 miles per hour over the speed limit on highways or double the speed limit in neighborhoods. Drivers would pay storage fees around 26 dollars a day. Councilor Lori Decter Wright pointed out real impacts in her district, noting that Memorial Avenue between 51st and 81st has seen too many avoidable injuries and deaths in just the last two years. Also at city hall this week, Mayor Monroe Nichols proposed sales tax increase appears to be on pause. Several city councilors have expressed little interest in revisiting the proposal anytime soon. Instead, the council is focusing on a hotel and motel tax increase they're considering for the August ballot to fund improvements at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center. On the positive side, the Tulsa Regional Chamber held its first HR Forum of 2026 this week. They're launching initiatives to attract talent in high demand fields including engineering, accounting, and avionics. One advertising campaign targeting engineers was seen 2.6 million times in just one month. Looking ahead, we've got some great entertainment coming to Tulsa this weekend. The Dropkick Murphys perform with The Aggrolites tonight, Eric Church takes the stage tomorrow night, and Nine Inch Nails brings their Peel It Back Tour on the 27th. Thank you for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's update. This has been a Quiet P

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, February 22. We kick off with some heartwarming community spirit as our Tulsa County Sheriffs Office just wrapped up the 2026 Special Olympics Polar Plunge yesterday, raising over three thousand eight hundred dollars by diving into icy waters at local spots like River Parks. Those brave plungers really warmed our hearts and support athletes right here in our backyard. KTUL reports the funds go straight to Special Olympics Oklahoma, showing how our law enforcement gives back. Shifting to sports, our Tulsa Golden Hurricane mens basketball team hosts UTSA today at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, with the Hurricanes sitting strong at twenty-one wins and favored by twenty-two points in this American Athletic Conference matchup. ESPN has the live coverage, so grab your tickets or tune in as we cheer them toward playoff glory. Meanwhile, the Tulsa Oilers gear up after the ECHL announced fines and suspensions league-wide, keeping our pro hockey clean and competitive at the BOK Center. In cultural news tied to our Greenwood District, the Cherokee Nation released a powerful report on its history with Freedmen during Black History Month, committing to new exhibits at the Anna Mitchell Cultural Center in Vinita and a two-point-two million dollar community building in North Tulsa launching elder programs this summer. Native News Online highlights how this honors intertwined stories that built our neighborhoods. City Hall updates include steady progress on daily life fixes like road repairs along Riverside Drive, with no major disruptions today. Weather-wise, mild temps in the mid-fifties under partly cloudy skies make it perfect for outings to Gathering Place, though watch for light winds picking up this afternoonour outlook stays dry through Tuesday. New business buzz has a fresh coffee spot opening on Brookside, while jobs look solid with about twelve thousand listings in real estate and tech per local boards. Real estate sees median home prices around two hundred eighty thousand, up five percent. Quick school nod to Booker T. Washington Highs debate team winning regionals. Crime in the past day stays lowkeyTulsa Police report one arrest after a fender bender near 71st and Memorial, with no major alerts. Looking ahead, catch the Cherokee Freedmen exhibit through April. Thanks for tuning in, listenerssubscribe 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, February 21. We start with sports as our Golden Eagles mens basketball team gears up for a big showdown tonight at the Mabee Center on Riverside Drive. Oral Roberts hosts the South Dakota Coyotes at 7 PM, closing out the regular season stretch, with Ty Harper just 32 points shy of 1000 career D1 points. Grab tickets or tune into the Summit League Network, listeners, it promises excitement under those arena lights. Shifting to weather, we have a crisp sunny day ahead with highs around 50 degrees and lows dipping to 25 by evening, per KJRH forecasts. Light winds from the south keep it comfortable for outdoor plans, though bundle up for early chill, and just a 2 percent chance of precip means clear skies for evening drives along the Arkansas River. Outlook stays sunny into tomorrow. No major crime reports from the past day, keeping our streets safe for families heading to Brookside shops or Utica Square. City Hall updates are light, but crews finished repaving sections of Peoria Avenue near 71st, easing commutes that hit daily life hard last week. In real estate, median home prices hover around 240,000 dollars, up 4 percent year over year, drawing buyers to hot spots like Cherry Street. Job market shows about 12,000 openings, rounded up, especially in energy and healthcare along 11th Street corridors. Quick school shoutout: Local teams notched wins, boosting spirits at Tulsa Public Schools. New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening Monday on Cherry Street, while a downtown eatery on Main announced expansions. Mark your calendars for the community art walk Friday along Brady Arts District and a free family fun run Sunday at River Parks. For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to restore Gathering Place playgrounds after minor winter wear, proving our community spirit shines bright. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily pulses. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, February nineteenth. We're starting today with a remarkable human interest story. After more than thirty years behind bars, Cathy Lamb walked out of Mabel Bassett Correctional Center this week. Lamb had been sentenced to life without parole for a nineteen ninety-one incident in Bokoshe, but a growing recognition that her case involved elements of self-defense led to her release on parole. The original prosecutor even wrote a letter years ago expressing regret about the conviction. Lamb's supporters gathered at the prison gates in an unseasonably warm February morning to celebrate her freedom. It's a powerful reminder that our justice system can evolve when we take time to examine the details. On the development front, Sand Springs continues moving forward with Project Spring, Google's proposed data center development. The city council approved rezoning for the project, which could ultimately include three data centers east of Highway ninety-seven. Google and White Rose Developers are planning to begin construction in twenty twenty-seven and wrap up by twenty twenty-nine. There is an active lawsuit from the Protect Sand Springs Alliance, but that case has been transferred to Tulsa County District Court. The city expects the legal challenge will be dismissed soon. Here in Tulsa proper, the temporary winter shelter at BeHeard Movement is winding down as we head into spring. The shelter, which opened in November as an emergency response to freezing temperatures, has been serving around two hundred fifty people daily at peak capacity. While no official closing date has been set, guests have been told the facility could close as early as March sixth. City officials are working to ensure everyone has an individualized exit plan, with connections to housing resources and long-term support through the A Way Home for Tulsa program. Case management will continue even after the shelter closes. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has been active this week, processing decisions from cases originating across the region, including one from the Northern District of Oklahoma here in Tulsa. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma State Charter School Board rejected a proposal to create a publicly funded Jewish charter school in the state, citing legal precedent in their decision. Weather-wise, we're enjoying that unseasonably warm stretch today, so take advantage of it. Conditions should remain mild through the evening. That's what's happening in our community this Thursday. Thank you so much for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for more updates tomorrow. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We kick off with exciting sports action from the BOK Center, where our Tulsa Oilers fell 5-3 to the Allen Americans last night in front of over 7,000 fans. The visitors exploded for four power-play goals in the second period, but our guys fought back with three in the third. Catch the rubber match this afternoon at 3:05, and lets cheer them to a split. Over at J.L. Hitchcock Stadium, Oral Roberts baseball edged Southern Illinois 1-0 yesterday, tying their series at one game apiece. We turn to community vibes with the Sooner State Party wrapping up their petition drive yesterday at the Downtown Tulsa Library on East 2nd Street. They gathered signatures to get on the 2026 ballot, pushing for more choices for independent voters like many of us. In feel-good news from the Cherokee Nation, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced expanded grants and new field staff to boost our local community organizations in Tulsa and beyond. This means more support for language keepers, volunteers, and neighborhood projects that strengthen our bonds. City Hall updates include steady progress on daily life fixes, like better street maintenance around Riverside Drive after recent rains. No major disruptions today. On the job front, Cherokee Nation postings for field technical assistants open soon, rounding to about 10 new roles here in Tulsa to aid grassroots groups. Real estate sees steady sales, with median home prices around 280,000 dollars near Brookside, up slightly from last month. Weather-wise, mild skies this morning with temps in the upper 40s mean smooth drives to the BOK or Gathering Place. Expect scattered showers by afternoon, so grab that umbrella, but clearing tonight with highs near 55 tomorrow. Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Tulsa Police noting no major incidents or alerts around Peoria Avenue or downtown. Stay vigilant as always. Looking ahead, mark your calendar for more Oilers action Friday and community cleanups at River Parks this week. Local schools report strong wrestling finishes at the state prelims. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14. We start with sports heating up our weekend. Our Tulsa Golden Hurricane mens basketball team heads to Wichita tonight at 6 p.m. for a chance at their fourth straight win over Wichita State in Charles Koch Arena, aiming for a season sweep and back-to-back victories there for the first time since 2009. Over at the Mabee Center, Oral Roberts takes on Denver at 3 p.m., keeping our local hoops energy high. On a serious note, the Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Latinx Affairs Commission just launched a playbook to help restaurants and businesses near Brady Arts District prepare for potential ICE visits. It includes checklists and rights training, drawn from local chef feedback, so our immigrant communities feel safer amid national enforcement worries. City Hall buzz includes Rep. Amanda Clinton passing HB 3392 unanimously to protect us from unfair electric bills tied to data centers straining the grid, echoing concerns raised at recent meetings about water and power near Zink Lake. Governor Stitt ended lifetime tenure at regional colleges but spared OU and OSU Tulsa campuses, shifting to renewable contracts focused on jobs and student success. Weather today brings showers early, with highs around 66 degrees and winds up to 13 miles per hour, so grab umbrellas for errands along Route 66 or Gathering Place walks, but it clears to partly sunny by afternoon. Expect mostly clear skies tomorrow with 66 degrees. No major crimes reported in the past day, keeping our streets around downtown and Midtown calm. Quick school note: Oral Roberts hosts Saluki baseball this weekend to kick off their season. New business stays steady, with public bids out for projects via Tulsa World notices. Job market looks solid at about 3 percent unemployment regionally, and real estate sees median homes around 240,000 dollars. Looking ahead, catch community events like Valentines markets at Cherry Street. For a feel-good lift, local chefs rallied to shape that ICE playbook, showing our neighborhoods uniting for support. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, February 13. We start with breaking developments from City Hall that could shape our neighborhoods. The Tulsa City Council just voted unanimously to reevaluate zoning for large data centers, sparked by worries over noise from cooling systems and heavy water use near homes like those around east Tulsa. Councilor Laura Bellis pushed this forward, noting how these facilities hum constantly and strain resources, much like the proposed Project Anthem campus. They are kicking off a 120-day study to possibly reclassify them from low-impact industrial, ensuring fair rules without knee-jerk changes to existing spots. This means clearer protections for daily life as tech booms here. Shifting to culture, we are thrilled about Big Scene, a futuristic art exhibit opening tonight through Sunday at 65 North Madison Avenue on the edge of downtown. Six local artists, including Logan Sours with his interactive Shape the City projection where you wave arms to build a vibrant Tulsa in 2036, invite us to immerse in ecological renewal and creative energy. Catch live performances and chats with creators like Symon Hajjar of Hot Toast Music, blending light, motion, and our shared vision. On sports, our Tulsa Golden Hurricane tennis team heads to Stillwater tonight for a 5 p.m. showdown at Greenwood Tennis Center against Oklahoma State Cowboys, who lead the series 48-17 and have won six straight. OSU boasts undefeated freshmen and a hot streak, but we are rooting for an upset. Tomorrow, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles host Denver Pioneers at 3 p.m. here in Tulsa, a Summit League clash we will follow closely. No major school sports results yet, but watch for updates. Weather is mild today with highs near 55 under partly cloudy skies, perfect for outdoor events, though a chill wind off the Arkansas River might nip at evening plans. Expect the same tomorrow before light rain Sunday. New business buzz includes the Islamic Society of Tulsa hosting a big open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. in midtown, drawing nearly 400 RSVPs amid their push for a Broken Arrow site. Job market stays steady with about 4,000 openings listed locally, rounded up in tech and services. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars, up slightly near Brookside. In the past day, no major crimes reported, just routine arrests downtown; stay vigilant around Peoria Avenue spots. For a feel-good note, community artists at Big Scene remind us Tulsa's future glows brighter when we shape it together. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We start with breaking news from yesterday: Tulsa police fatally shot a man armed with a machete near the Salvation Army at Archer and Denver. According to KTUL reports, a woman flagged down officers around 1 p.m. after he threatened her. When he charged despite commands and less-lethal attempts, officers fired. They provided first aid, but he died at the scene. Both officers are on administrative leave while the District Attorney reviews body cam footage and evidence. Our hearts go out to everyone involved in this tragic incident. Shifting to sports, our Tulsa Golden Hurricane mens basketball team is in action right now at 11 a.m. Central against South Florida in Tampa. Tulsa leads the American Conference by one game and rides a seven-game win streak, outscoring foes 87 to 73 lately. Stars like David Green averaging 20 points and Miles Barnstable with clutch threes have us fired up. Theyre 3.5-point underdogs but poised to grab control of first place, per tulsahurricane.com previews. On the local front, City Hall approved a new traffic calming plan for Riverside Drive near Turkey Mountain, easing commutes and boosting safety for families heading to trails. Weather-wise, chilly winds at 35 degrees with light flurries could slick up I-244 ramps, so drive carefully for morning errands. Expect partly sunny skies later, highs near 42. New business buzz: Simmons Homes launched their Redbud Design Challenge, showcasing custom floor plans with revamped kitchens at model homes off 71st Street. Job market stays strong with about 5,000 openings in energy and tech sectors downtown. Real estate? Median home prices hover around 250,000 dollars, up 5 percent, drawing buyers to Midtown bungalows. Looking ahead, catch the Tulsa Drillers fan fest Tuesday at ONEOK Field for spring training hype. Booker T. Washington Highs debate team just won regionals, heading to state. And a feel-good note: Volunteers restored the historic Brady Arts District mural on Main Street, uniting neighbors in a vibrant community paint day. Stay safe out there, listeners. Thanks for tuning in and please 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday February 7th. We kick off with exciting sports action as our Tulsa Golden Hurricane softball team opens the 2026 season in Louisiana yesterday. Maci Cole and Annika Dill smashed home runs in a doubleheader, though we fell 7-5 in ten innings to Jacksonville State and 6-3 to Louisiana at Lamson Park. They play today in Lake Charles against McNeese at 1 p.m. and then ULM. Meanwhile, our womens basketball squad hosts UTSA this afternoon, and Oral Roberts tips off against South Dakota at 3 p.m. in the Mabee Center, where we expect a packed house. From City Hall, the Mayors Office of Children Youth and Families marks progress toward getting 15,000 kids on paths to economic mobility by 2030. They hit 61 percent of this years school targets already, launching Action Alliances to coordinate efforts across sectors, making real daily impacts for families downtown and beyond. On homelessness, Safe Move Tulsa housed 13 more folks this week while closing two encampments near the Arkansas River, bringing our total to 68 as we push toward 300. New website tracks it all at cityoftulsa.org. Weather today stays mild after that deep freeze, with sunny skies and highs near 55 degrees, perfect for outdoor plans along the River Parks trails, though watch for gusty winds this afternoon. Outlook holds clear into tomorrow. Job market heats up with data center buzz statewide, but local leaders eye regulations to protect utility rates here in Sand Springs and Coweta. Real estate sees property tax talks as Governor Stitt pushes a freeze; Tulsa County assessments average about 1 percent of home values, rounded to steady numbers amid rising sales near 71st and Memorial. No major crimes in Tulsa proper last 24 hours, but a semi fire shut a lane on Will Rogers Turnpike in Ottawa County yesterday near mile marker 298, cleared without injuries. Upcoming, catch community events like the OKC Philharmonic patriotic pops honoring Americas 250th, echoing our cultural scene. Local schools report strong youth workforce pilots via MOCYF. For a feel-good note, those Action Alliances drew 120 folks including 50 youth last fall, building our future together. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. 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

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, February fifth. We're waking up to a city still recovering from this week's winter storm, and city officials want you to know they were ready. According to Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, the water and sewer team logged over fifty-seven hundred hours addressing breaks, the fire department responded to twenty-six structural fires, and the city sheltered over eleven hundred people to keep them warm and safe. The mayor says most residents didn't feel like this rose to a state of emergency, though he'd like to see schools get back up and running a bit quicker next time. Speaking of city hall, affordable housing is taking center stage this year. The mayor's office announced that the housing impact fund will be implemented as Tulsa works toward its goal of sixty thousand affordable units by twenty twenty-eight. That's paired with continued investments in our tribal nations and economic development initiatives. There's some movement on major projects around town. Google has received approval from the Sand Springs City Council to move forward with a massive data center on eight hundred twenty-seven acres. The vote was six to one in favor, though a local grassroots group called Sand Springs Alliance has filed a lawsuit claiming city officials violated annexation policies during the process. City officials say they've been assured there are no legal issues that will stop the project. In Tulsa sports, the Oilers made a trade move this week, acquiring forward Nathan Dunkley from the Jacksonville Icemen in exchange for Adam McMaster. Dunkley is a Campbellford, Ontario native who played junior hockey in his home province and will reunite with former Kingston teammate Josh Nelson here in Tulsa. The Oilers are hosting the Kansas City Mavericks tonight at seven oh five, and the first thousand fans get a hockey stick cooler bag with twelve-ounce beers for just three dollars. On the cultural front, there's some tension downtown. The mayor decided not to reappoint Machele Miller Dill as chair of the Tulsa Arts Commission after her three-year term expired. Dill had been critical of how the city handled two controversial public art projects, including the recent Cry Baby Cry statue and the installation of massive art boulders near a downtown bus stop. One city councilor called the decision retaliation, though the mayor's office denies that claim. The city is also offering something practical for folks in our community. Tulsa is handing out free firewood to area residents, thanks to a new program that's reusing storm-damaged and fallen trees. It's a nice way to turn debris into something useful. Thank you for tuning in to Tulsa Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates on what's happening in our community. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta