Tulsa Daily Local Headlines: Storm chances, city planning updates, and an Oilers weekend sweep

Top local headlines

1) Storm chances build into midweek

Tulsa heads into an active early-March pattern, with showers and thunderstorms possible at several points this week. Forecasters say some midweek storms could turn strong to severe as fronts move through Green Country, with big temperature swings and gusty winds in the mix.

2) Draft city housing and community plan heads toward a March hearing

A draft of Tulsa’s 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan is posted as the city prepares for a public hearing on March 12. The plan outlines how federal housing and community development funds are expected to support priorities like affordable housing, homelessness services, domestic violence support, and neighborhood investments.

3) Public comment window open for April cycling event

The city’s Special Events Office lists an event application for ‘The Tulsa Flat’ ride on April 4, with public comments due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. The listing includes the proposed route area and basic event details for residents who want to weigh in.

4) Tulsa Oilers extend win streak with weekend sweep

The Oilers capped a weekend set at the BOK Center with a 6–3 win on Sunday, March 1, following a 7–5 comeback victory on Saturday, Feb. 28. The team’s game notes and recap highlight a multi-goal swing in the Saturday rally and balanced scoring in Sunday’s win as Tulsa heads back on the road.

5) Metro: Sand Springs debuts new animal shelter

Just west of Tulsa, Sand Springs officials showcased a new animal shelter funded in part by a voter-approved bond package. City leaders say the expanded facility is designed to improve animal care capacity and the adoption experience, with operations expected to begin in mid-March.

Sources

• https://www.kjrh.com/weather/active-first-week-of-march
• https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/grants/plans-and-reports/second-year-annual-action-plan-for-2026-2027-draft/
• https://www.cityoftulsa.org/developmentbusiness/special-events-office/event-applications/the-tulsa-flat-by-major-taylor-4426/
• https://tulsaoilers.com/news/2026/03/six-scorers-secure-sweep-of-rush-four-game-win-streak-for-oilers
• https://tulsaoilers.com/news/2026/02/andrei-bakanovs-hat-trick-powers-oilers-comeback-win-over-rush
• https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/sand-springs-animal-shelter-set-to-open-after-3m-bond