Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, September twentieth, twenty twenty-five. As we wake up today, the weather is looking pleasant across the city with clear skies and temperatures starting in the low seventies, rising to the upper eighties this afternoon. Expect a light breeze to keep things comfortable, making it a great day for outdoor plans, whether you are heading to the Gathering Place, checking out a local farmers market, or just enjoying the sights along Riverside Drive.

Let’s start with breaking news in city government. The latest audit from Tulsa’s City Auditor shows the city spent about fifteen million dollars over budget in the last fiscal year. City officials say that figure could have been even higher if all police department vacancies were filled, highlighting the ongoing challenge Tulsa faces with rising costs and lower-than-expected sales tax revenue. For the first time, local residents helped shape the new audit priorities through the Evaluate the Nine One Eight campaign, focusing city attention on issues like homelessness, road maintenance, and customer service. City leaders are inviting us all to stay involved as the two thousand twenty-six audit process begins so our voices continue to shape how Tulsa operates.

On the public health front, Mayor Monroe Nichols and the City Council have declared tomorrow, September twenty-first, as Opioid Awareness Day in Tulsa. This is part of a broader commitment to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and support those affected throughout our community.

In local crime news, Rogers County deputies have arrested a former Inola High School band director following allegations of inappropriate messages and images involving underage students. The sheriff noted the school acted quickly to address this troubling situation. In Tulsa, other major incidents in the last twenty-four hours remain minimal, with local police reporting a quiet start to the weekend.

Turning to sports, Tulsa is buzzing after a rare and historic moment on the football field. Last night, the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat Oklahoma State nineteen to twelve in Stillwater, marking their first win over Oklahoma State in almost three decades. Quarterback Baylor Hayes threw for more than two hundred yards and kicker Seth Morgan nailed four field goals, giving Tulsa fans one to remember. And over at the Reynolds Center, the Tulsa volleyball team dominated the first day of their home invitational, sweeping both New Mexico State and Oral Roberts for their ninth consecutive win. They’ll go for ten straight later tonight.

If you are looking for entertainment, U2 is coming back to Tulsa. The legendary Irish band will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize at Cain’s Ballroom on October twenty-first, with Bono and The Edge scheduled to attend. This event celebrates their ongoing dedication to social justice and is sure to be a highlight for Tulsa’s music lovers.

In business news, Tulsa’s job market remains steady. While there are still more jobs available than job seekers in some sectors, economists warn that the city’s deficits may influence hiring trends as we head into the fall. On the real estate front, home sales are cooling a bit after the record activity we saw earlier this summer. The median home price now hovers just above two hundred fifty thousand, and homes are typically staying on the market a week longer than last month.

Community events to look forward to include Tulsa’s very first Tech Week, which continues across twenty-six locations through the weekend, celebrating local innovation and technology. And on Monday evening, Broken Arrow residents can join a public forum at South Broken Arrow Baptist Church to help decide which projects make it into their upcoming bond package.

A feel-good note to end on, Tulsa elementary students are celebrating a series of perfect attendance achievements, with several local schools, including Eliot and Hoover, reporting their highest rates in five years. It’s a small but vibrant sign of community commitment and pride.

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