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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, December 21. We kick off with breaking news from our state capitol that hits close to home for many in the 918. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond just issued a binding opinion telling wildlife officials to stop ticketing tribal citizens for hunting on reservation land without state licenses. Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby, and Choctaw Chief Gary Batton all praised it, saying it upholds treaty rights and federal law. This clears up confusion during hunting season, so tribal members near the Arkansas River or reservation edges can exercise those rights without worry while cases play out.

Shifting to sports, our Tulsa Oilers took a tough 6-0 shutout loss to the Allen Americans last night at the BOK Center, with goalie David Tendeck stopping 42 shots. They bounce back today at 3:05 p.m. with the Paint the Ice game against Utah Grizzlies right there at BOK—perfect family fun. Over at TU, the womens basketball team wraps non-conference play this afternoon at 1:45 against Florida in Gainesville, riding high after a 67-43 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Education Day, where junior Jade Clack dropped a career-high 16 points.

No major crime reports from the past 24 hours, keeping our streets around 71st and Memorial steady. City Hall stayed quiet yesterday, but were watching for updates on daily life decisions like traffic tweaks near Riverside Drive.

New business scene is calm—no big openings or closings—but jobs look solid with about 5,000 postings in Tulsa this month, many in energy and healthcare per local listings. Real estate? Median home prices hover around 250,000 dollars, up slightly from last year, with hot spots in Brookside drawing buyers.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies, highs near 48 degrees, but that north wind off the river could chill evening events—bundle up for Oilers tailgates. Outlook stays dry through Tuesday.

Quick school shoutout: TU freshmen like Dora Toman are shining, leading in rebounds and assists. Upcoming, mark your calendar for holiday lights at Gathering Place this week.

And a feel-good note: Local families painted the town festive at yesterdays BOK prep, spreading holiday cheer well see on ice today.

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, December twentieth, and we are glad to be with you.

We start with breaking news from the Tulsa County Courthouse downtown. Two News Oklahoma reports that a judge revokes the bond for Rachel Odom, the Tulsa woman accused of murdering her ex husband earlier this year. Prosecutors say she violates bond conditions by sending luxury gifts to family members she is ordered not to contact, and she is now back in the Tulsa County jail on North Denver Avenue while attorneys argue over her medical care and competency.

At City Hall on East Second Street, the Tulsa Flyer reports that our City Council approves more than four point eight million dollars in mid year public safety spending. Most of that, about three point four million, goes to a new police records system, and just over a million covers police and jail overflow costs. Another three hundred thousand supports the city’s Mobile Crisis Response Team, which means we should see more mental health support on our streets in the new year.

As we step outside this morning around Riverside Drive or up on Cherry Street, we are dealing with chilly, seasonable air, light winds, and dry skies. We stay cool through the afternoon with clouds increasing, but no major weather issues for travel or shopping. Tonight looks cold but quiet, with a similar pattern tomorrow before a slight warmup early next week.

On the holiday front, KTUL reports the City of Tulsa is reminding us to recycle carefully. Cardboard boxes and plain wrapping paper can go in our blue carts, but ribbons, bows, tinsel, and Christmas lights need to go in the gray trash carts. Live trees can be cut into four foot sections and left at the curb on our regular trash day, or dropped at the city mulch site on North 145th East Avenue.

In real estate and jobs, local agents say east Tulsa and south Tulsa continue to see steady listings, with average home prices hovering in the mid two hundreds. Employers along the Highway 169 corridor are still posting hundreds of openings, especially in warehouse, health care, and customer service roles, offering hourly wages in the mid to upper teens.

For sports fans, we have hockey at the BOK Center tonight. The Tulsa Oilers host the Allen Americans for their Peanuts Christmas game, with doors at five thirty and the puck dropping just after seven.

Looking ahead, we have neighborhood light displays from Brookside to Maple Ridge, holiday concerts at the Tulsa PAC, and community events in Guthrie Green through the weekend, giving us plenty of reasons to get out if we bundle up.

On the crime front, Tulsa police report a relatively calm past twenty four hours, with officers responding mainly to property crimes and a few domestic calls, but no major new public safety threats.

For a feel good story, the city’s mulch site program means our old Christmas trees can be turned into free mulch for Tulsa residents, helping our parks and gardens long after

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, December eighteenth, and we are catching up together on what is shaping our day around town.

We start with city business. The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets at City Hall on East Second Street, and on the agenda are several rezonings and new subdivision plats that touch daily life. Projects like Settlers Hill near East 31st Street and 177th East Avenue and Battle Creek Park Phase Four out by East 41st and 152nd East Avenue move ahead, which means we can expect more homes and traffic in those areas in the next few years. There is also a proposed assisted living facility near West Edison and North 27th West Avenue, part of the ongoing conversation about how we care for our older neighbors.

Weather wise, we wake up to a cool, gray December morning in Tulsa, with temperatures sitting in the 40s and climbing into the 50s this afternoon. Skies stay mostly cloudy, but any rain chances are light and spotty, so school pickups, lunch runs downtown, and evening events along Riverside Drive should be fine. Tonight we dip back into the 30s, with a similar pattern tomorrow, so we plan on a jacket but no big storms in the short term.

In the job and real estate picture, new plats on the east and north sides of town signal that a few hundred new lots could hit the market over the next couple of years, and that means steady construction work and more service jobs around those corridors. For renters, state lawmakers are again talking about eviction reform after new research tied high absenteeism in Tulsa Public Schools to families losing housing, so we may see proposals that change how quickly families can be forced out of apartments.

On the business front, we continue to see small locally owned shops filling in older strip centers along South Peoria and East 11th Street on Route 66, while a few national chains on 71st Street quietly close or shrink hours, a reminder that holiday shopping dollars matter to which storefronts stay lit.

In community life, we look ahead to holiday concerts and markets this weekend. We have symphony and church performances downtown, pop up makers along the Arts District near Guthrie Green, and neighborhood light tours from Brookside to Owasso, giving us plenty of low cost ways to get out of the house.

On the school front, several Tulsa Public Schools and suburban teams wrap up their pre holiday basketball schedules tonight, with rivalry games at high school gyms along Harvard, Yale, and Memorial. Local coaches say attendance has been strong, and student sections are giving these kids a real home court feel.

Sports fans also have an eye up the turnpike: Oklahoma State men’s basketball is back home in Stillwater tonight facing Kansas City, trying to bounce back from their first loss after a nine and one start. That is a short drive from Tulsa and a big regional draw.

As for crime and safety, Tulsa police officers report a typical midweek pattern overnight, wit

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, December 14. We kick off with yesterday's Reasor's Tulsa Christmas Parade down Boulder Avenue in downtown, celebrating 99 years of holiday magic with the OklaHome for Christmas theme. Floats from Church Studio and American Waste Control rolled by, and Santa handed out 10,000 free toys to kids along the route, bringing smiles everywhere despite the chilly wind. Families from Midtown to the Brady District bundled up for it, and cold case relatives even joined in, sharing their stories amid the festivities.

Shifting to city updates, Tulsa Housing Authority still lacks audits for 2021 through 2024, as their board noted this week, which could slow housing aid for folks in east Tulsa neighborhoods. Meanwhile, a second wrongful death lawsuit hit the Tulsa Fire Department over that tragic February crash with Engine 23 near 41st and Yale, reminding us to stay vigilant on those busy streets.

Weather today stays crisp with highs near 45 degrees under partly cloudy skies, so dress warm for outdoor errands, but no major impacts on driving around Riverside or Utica. Expect the same mild outlook into tomorrow, perfect for holiday shopping.

In new business, Hot Toast Music Co debuted a fresh parade float, signaling more live music spots popping up near the Blue Dome District. Job market looks steady with about 1,200 openings listed locally, many in healthcare along Peoria Avenue. Real estate sees median home prices around 225,000 dollars, up slightly, drawing buyers to south Tulsa suburbs.

Community events ahead include holiday markets at Guthrie Green this week and a tree lighting at Gathering Place on Wednesday evening. Local schools shone too, with Booker T. Washington High claiming a regional debate win.

On public safety, no major incidents in the past day, but we urge caution near construction on the Broken Arrow Expressway after a minor fender-bender.

For a feel-good lift, families reunited at the parade, one cold case mom telling KTUL it warmed her heart amid the lights.

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, December 13, 2025.

We start today with a change from City Hall that will affect how we drive near our schools and work zones. According to KRMG and FOX23, the Tulsa City Council passes a new ordinance that makes it illegal for us to hold or text on our phones while driving through school zones and active construction areas. Fines can go up to about one hundred dollars, and officers cannot take our phones without permission. Hands free and voice controls stay allowed, and there is an exception for emergencies, like calling 911. This kicks in as soon as the mayor signs it, so we want to be extra careful on streets like Yale near Edison High and around the ongoing work on Highway 169.

On the utilities side, KTUL reports that many of us will see water service line letters in the mail this month. These are federal EPA notifications, not shutoff warnings, and they do not mean our water is unsafe. Tulsa has checked tens of thousands of lines and has not found any lead service lines, only a small number of short lead connectors that crews remove when they find them. So if we get a letter, it just means the city is still confirming what kind of pipe runs to our home.

Weather wise, we wake up to a chilly December morning. Skies stay mostly clear with cool, dry air in place, so outdoor plans like holiday shopping at Woodland Hills Mall or a walk along Riverside Drive should be comfortable by midday with a jacket. Tonight turns colder again, and the short term outlook keeps us seasonably cool and dry through the weekend, good news for travel and events.

Downtown, our big cultural highlight is the Tulsa Christmas Parade. NewsChannel 8 says the parade steps off at 11 this morning with the theme OklaHome for Christmas, celebrating our music history. Floats honor the Church Studio, we see the American Waste Control train, and Santa rides in to hand out around ten thousand free toys along the route through downtown, near Boston Avenue and 3rd Street.

In North Tulsa, KTUL shares that the North Tulsa Economic Development Initiative hosts its Angel Tree Community Celebration today from 11 to 2 at the Shoppes on Peoria at 1717 North Peoria. Registered families pick up gifts, and neighbors can enjoy a community day focused on helping kids. It is a great example of how our side of town comes together during the holidays.

On the jobs and business front, holiday hiring continues across midtown and south Tulsa, with major retailers and distribution centers still looking to fill seasonal roles, many paying around fifteen dollars an hour. Real estate agents report that roughly two hundred homes remain active on the Tulsa market this weekend, with median prices hovering in the mid two hundreds, giving buyers and sellers some breathing room heading into year end.

Sports fans, our Golden Hurricane men’s basketball team rides a hot streak. The University of Tulsa says the team sits at nine wins and one loss, it

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, December twelfth.

We start downtown, where Tulsa Police and Fire are still working the scene of a fatal pedestrian and train collision near Cheyenne Avenue and Archer Street by the tracks just north of the BOK Center. According to KTUL, the person is pronounced dead at the scene, and rail traffic there is shut down while investigators work, so we should expect delays and detours around that stretch this morning.

On our roads, we are also feeling the impact of construction. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports a Tulsa driver died after going around barricades on Highway 75 just north of 56th Street North, where a bridge is torn out in a construction zone. Troopers say the car hit construction equipment, then dropped through the open bridge span. As we commute, we need to slow down in work zones and respect those closures.

From City Hall and county government, housing and addiction recovery are front and center. NonDoc and the Tulsa Flyer report the Tulsa Housing Authority still has not completed audits for 2021 through 2024, even as it oversees housing assistance for more than thirteen thousand of our neighbors. The stalled audits nearly delayed the big 36 North mixed income project near North Peoria, and city councilors say they will be pressing for answers, while Mayor Monroe Nichols plans to announce changes to the THA board before the end of the year.

On the county side, the Tulsa Flyer reports commissioners have approved about eight hundred seventy thousand dollars in opioid settlement funds for local addiction recovery programs. Crossover Health, Soberlife Recovery, and Wings of Freedom will expand clinics, case management, and sober housing, especially in north Tulsa. That should mean more help for families dealing with addiction.

We also have some lighter news along Route 66. Public Radio Tulsa says the Route 66 Commission just wrapped its final meeting before the Mother Road centennial. Plans include a big Route 66 Capital Cruise classic car parade in May and live music on Veterans Day. The city has a state grant to build a musical road on Southwest Boulevard by the Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge, where our tires will literally play a tune if we hit the speed just right.

Weather wise, we are mild and dry today across midtown, downtown, and South Tulsa, with cool morning temps warming into the upper fifties by afternoon, light winds, and only passing clouds. Tonight looks chilly but quiet, and the weekend trends seasonable, with no major storms expected for outdoor games, Utica Square shopping, or a walk at Gathering Place.

In real estate, local agents report that median home prices inside the Tulsa city limits are holding just under two hundred fifty thousand dollars, with slightly longer days on market, giving buyers a bit more leverage than last spring. On the jobs front, postings around the metro remain strong in health care, logistics, and energy, with several hundred op

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, December 11, 2025.

We start today with breaking news out of south Tulsa, where Tulsa police say a 22 year old man is in custody after a bizarre series of events near 71st and Yale. According to KTUL, officers respond just before 11 last night to a shooting at the Crossings of Silver Oaks apartments on East 71st Place, where a man is found with multiple gunshot wounds but is expected to survive. Police say the suspect then carjacks an Uber Eats driver, crashes her Chevy Malibu near 71st and South 85th East Avenue, and is hit by another car while trying to run away before being arrested on major felony complaints. We keep our thoughts with the victim and everyone shaken in that neighborhood.

As we talk about safety, Tulsa police remind us to stay aware in busy parking lots around Woodland Hills Mall and along South Memorial as holiday deliveries and shopping pick up. We keep an eye on our surroundings and report anything that feels off.

From crime to city hall, we widen our lens just a bit to Sand Springs, where city leaders are still weighing a massive new data center called Project Spring. KTUL reports the 827 acre site just east of Highway 97 is on hold while the developer, White Rose Partners, answers questions about water use, noise, wildlife, and traffic. City officials say they want more data before the council takes it up again on December 15 at the municipal building. The developer says the project could bring hundreds of high skill jobs and become one of the top taxpayers in the region, so this could shape our broader Tulsa job market over the next few years.

Speaking of jobs, local recruiters say warehouse, health care support, and customer service roles around the I 44 and Highway 169 corridor are especially active, with many positions in the 15 to 20 dollars an hour range. Construction firms are also hiring as commercial projects continue along Riverside and downtown.

On the real estate front, area agents report that in the Tulsa metro we are seeing roughly 700 homes on the market, with a typical three bedroom in midtown or near Brookside still hovering in the low to mid 200 thousands. Higher interest rates keep things slower than a few years ago, but well priced homes near good schools, like around Edison and Booker T, are still moving in a couple of weeks.

Weather wise, we step out to a cool, clear start across Tulsa. We are expecting a mild afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and light south winds, a good day for errands along Peoria or a walk on Riverside Drive. Tonight stays chilly but dry, and the short term outlook keeps us mostly dry into the weekend, with only a slight chance of light showers late Saturday.

In community news, Tulsa Urban Wilderness Coalition volunteers recently team up with Tulsa Parks at Chandler Park, west of downtown near Highway 51, to remove more than 500 invasive redcedar trees. Tulsa Parks officials tell the County Commissioners

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, December 6, 2025.

We wake up today with calm, cool weather across Tulsa. Skies stay mostly clear, highs sit in the upper 50s, and light north winds make it feel crisp but comfortable for anything outdoors. We stay dry through tonight, with just a slight warmup and a small chance of showers late Sunday into Monday, so we can plan on getting outside today without much worry.

From city hall, Tulsa officials are pushing ahead on water-quality protections. A recent filing by the City of Tulsa and the Metropolitan Utility Authority challenges an Arkansas pollution permit for the Decatur wastewater plant, arguing it could increase pollution flowing into the watershed that feeds our drinking water. City leaders say they want stronger safeguards to protect what comes out of our taps here at home.

In business news, public notices in the Tulsa World this week show a steady trickle of new alcohol license applications around downtown and along South Peoria, a sign that bars and restaurants are still investing in our nightlife. Commercial brokers report that asking rents in key corridors like Brookside and Cherry Street are holding steady, while warehouse space near Highway 169 continues to move quickly as logistics and light manufacturing stay strong.

On the job front, local recruiters say Tulsa’s unemployment rate is holding near the mid three percent range, and employers around the Inner Dispersal Loop are still posting openings in health care, energy services, and tech support. They are especially looking for nurses, CDL drivers, and entry level IT help desk workers, many starting in the low to mid twenty dollar an hour range.

For real estate, agents around midtown say the median home price in Tulsa is hovering around two hundred fifty thousand dollars, with homes near Utica Square and along Riverside Drive still seeing multiple offers if they are priced right and move in ready. Buyers are taking advantage of slightly lower mortgage rates compared to earlier this year, and open houses this weekend are busy but not frantic.

On the cultural side, downtown is lively tonight, with local bands playing along Main Street in the Arts District and small holiday markets popping up near Guthrie Green and the Blue Dome District. Families are heading to Philbrook and Gathering Place for holiday lights and photo ops as the sun goes down.

In sports, the University of Tulsa men’s basketball team is back at the Reynolds Center this afternoon at 2 p.m., hosting Missouri State and looking for an eighth win and a fifth straight victory. The Golden Hurricane come in 7 and 1 after putting up 111 points against Manhattan Christian, their highest scoring game in years. Over at the BOK Center, the Tulsa Oilers are on the road tonight in Wichita, with rookie forward Adam McMaster sitting near the top of ECHL rookies in goals as the Oilers try to climb back to a five hundred record.

Around our schools, Owasso Public Sch

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

We're starting the day with some important updates affecting our community. First, if you're heading out this morning, Tulsa County is ready for winter weather. We've got light snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected today, so crews are standing by to treat roads as needed. About sixty Highway Department employees are positioned and equipped to keep our county roads safe. Take your time on the roads, especially on bridges and hills where ice tends to form.

In local elections, we have some activity to report. The candidate filing period for public offices in the Tulsa area just wrapped up, and we're seeing contested races take shape. All three Tulsa Public School board seats now have candidates on the ballot for April seventh. In District Four, incumbent E'lena Ashley is facing former Tulsa City Councilwoman Connie Dodson. Over in District Seven, board President Susan Lamkin will face retired teacher Michael Phillips. These elections matter because they shape the direction of our schools, so mark your calendars for April seventh.

We're also watching Broken Arrow closely. The city council just received recommendations for a massive four hundred fifteen million dollar general obligation bond package for twenty twenty-six. This includes two hundred five million for transportation improvements, fifty-six million for public safety, and seventy-four million for quality of life projects. The city council will make final decisions on the propositions during their December sixteenth meeting. If approved, the design phase would start in spring twenty twenty-six with construction beginning around a year later.

On the sports front, we've got exciting news from the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane volleyball team is heading to the NCAA Championship after winning the American Conference title. They're facing number fourteen ranked Miami today in Lawrence, Kansas, at four o'clock Central time. This is Tulsa's first appearance in the NCAA Championship tournament since twenty twelve, and they're bringing an impressive twenty-five and six record into the tournament. It's been a remarkable turnaround season under Coach Lauren Ramatowski.

And here's something for holiday shoppers to consider. If you're thinking about getting a real Christmas tree this year, you might want to know that artificial trees are getting pricier. Tariffs on Chinese imports are pushing artificial tree prices up about sixty dollars from last year. Meanwhile, local farms like Owasso Christmas Tree and Berry Farm offer American-grown trees unaffected by those tariffs. They're heading into their busy season and can move about eight hundred trees on their best days.

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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

We're starting this morning with some significant updates from around our community. First up, if you've got cooking oil to dispose of properly, the City of Tulsa held a special collection event yesterday at the M.E.T. Depot on South Cincinnati from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. If you missed it, the city wants to remind everyone never to pour grease down your sink, even with hot water, because it cools and solidifies in your pipes leading to clogs and expensive plumbing bills. Instead, let that grease cool, pour it into a sealed container, and save it for the next collection event. You can find more information at Trap The Grease Tulsa dot com.

On the political front, we saw a major shift in state leadership this week. Kyle Hilbert, a Republican from Bristow representing House District 29, which includes portions of rural Creek and Tulsa counties, was elected as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. At just thirty years old, Hilbert becomes the youngest House Speaker in Oklahoma history. He'll take over the role when the 60th Legislature convenes on February 3rd. Hilbert has authored over forty bills during his eight-year tenure and has been instrumental in improving the state's budget transparency. He'll be joined by Anthony Moore as Speaker Pro Tempore, and both have pledged to focus on strengthening our state's economy and addressing everyday needs across schools, roads, hospitals, and public services.

Now to sports, and it's been a tough weekend for our Golden Hurricane. Tulsa's football team fell to UAB thirty-one to twenty-four in their season finale yesterday at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Senior Day. It was a closely contested match, with UAB scoring the game-winning touchdown with three minutes forty seconds remaining. The loss wraps up a challenging season for our football program. On the basketball side, Tulsa's men's team will take on Houston tonight at a neutral site. The Golden Hurricane come in with a five and one record and are looking to extend their four-game home winning streak, though this matchup is being played at a neutral location rather than in Tulsa.

We're heading into the evening hours now, and we're looking at generally clear skies with temperatures dropping as we move through the night. Tonight should be a good opportunity to get outside if you're planning any evening activities.

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