Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, October 18, 2025.
We start today with a look at the weather. After that overnight rain, we’re waking up to cooler, mostly cloudy skies across Tulsa, with temperatures hanging near 62 degrees as we move into the morning. The clouds should linger, with a slight chance for more rain after lunch, so folks headed out might want to carry an umbrella just in case. Highs will reach about 70, and it’s expected to be breezy at times. Looking ahead, Sunday should be dry and a little warmer, so outdoor plans are a safer bet.
Turning to city news, Tulsa councilors have been busy this week. Yesterday, City Hall confirmed the official vote to return a city park near West 61st and Riverside Drive to stewardship under the Muscogee Nation, a move expected to impact recreation opportunities and cultural programming in the area. Mayor Monroe Nichols is inviting all of us to Tuesday night’s Community Conversation at Tulsa Tech’s Lemley Campus on South Memorial Drive. This meeting focuses on children, youth, and family outcomes, and listeners can weigh in on topics like public safety, youth outreach, and homelessness. Local leaders from ImpactTulsa, CAP Tulsa, and The Opportunity Project will be on hand to hear our ideas and concerns.
In business updates, Tulsa’s aerospace sector is having a moment, with several local manufacturers at Airpark East near Pine Street reporting a boom in hiring. About 100 new positions ranging from engineering tech to assembly have posted this week, many through local staffing agencies. There’s also been movement on the food scene: a new branch of Prairie Fire Coffee opened on Brookside, and True North Brewery is set to open downtown next Friday. On the flip side, longtime diner Rosie’s on Admiral Place closed its doors Friday after forty years, citing shifting neighborhood traffic and rising costs.
Local real estate numbers show steady growth with around 450 active single-family listings and homes spending only around 20 days on market this month. Median price continues at about $240,000, reflecting high demand in neighborhoods like Maple Ridge and Cherry Street.
For job seekers, Tulsa’s unemployment rate remains stable at about 3.5 percent. CareerTech programs, highlighted at this week’s State Superintendent board meeting, are promising more workforce training and better alignment with school and city initiatives, offering new paths for recent grads and those seeking career changes.
Turning to schools, Tulsa Public Schools just celebrated a big achievement, with Edison Preparatory’s robotics team winning regional honors for their latest drone project. Meanwhile, Booker T. Washington football earned a close win against Union Friday night, 24-21, thanks to a late fourth-quarter touchdown.
On the crime front, Tulsa Police yesterday arrested Wesley Leach near West 41st Street for threatening someone with a gun. Officers later found the weapon to be a BB gun painted black, but the situation drew a heavy response as Leach is a convicted felon. No injuries were reported, but police remind us to stay aware and always report suspicious activity.
For a feel-good story, our neighbors came together this week for a “Fill the Shelves” food drive in the Kendall-Whittier district. More than 1,200 pounds of food were donated for local families in need, led by area schools and churches.
If you're looking for activities this weekend, the ALS Association invites everyone to join the Walk to Defeat ALS this morning at Harvard Avenue Christian Church. Registration opens at 9, and walkers set out at 10. Over at Hurricane Soccer Stadium tonight, Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane men’s soccer team hosts Florida International for Hispanic Heritage Night. The game starts at 7, and tickets are available at the gate. The team is on a home win streak, and Coach McIntosh is rallying new recruits and returning stars as Tulsa fights for a championship season.
That wraps up a busy weekend for our city.
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