6 things to know for Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

From two arrests following a high-speed chase, a cement plant fire, and an economic boom due to the outlet mall in Jenks, here's a quick breakdown of your 6 Things to Know for today:

1. High-speed chase ends in crash, arrests and gun recovery

Tulsa Police say two people are in custody after a chase on Thursday that reached speeds over 100 mph along Highway 412. The pursuit ended at the Westport exit when the car veered off the road, hit a fence and caught fire.

The driver ran but was quickly caught. A woman stayed inside the vehicle. Officers found a gun inside the car.

“So even if it had been a felonious possession of a gun, now you have a felonious possession of a gun with a whole bunch of other charges that go along with it. Plus, you're putting the rest of society at risk,” said TPD Captain Karen Tipler.

Investigators are now looking into whether the driver is tied to other crimes in Tulsa or out of state.

2. Miami settles flooding lawsuit for $10.5 million

After nearly 20 years of legal back-and-forth, the City of Miami reached a $10.5 million settlement with the Grand River Dam Authority over damage from the 2007 floods.

While city leaders say the amount isn’t what many hoped for, Mayor Bless Parker calls it a step toward accountability. The money will be used for flood mitigation and recovery efforts.

The city’s focus now turns to federal proceedings aimed at securing long-term flood protection.

3. Fire sparks overnight at Catoosa cement plant

Firefighters say a conveyor belt caught fire just before midnight at the Central Plains Cement Company plant near Apache Street and 145th East Avenue.

Crews responded quickly and had the fire out. No injuries were reported.

4. Jenks outlet mall boosts economy with 38% jump in tax revenue

It’s been one year since the outlet mall opened in Jenks, and the city is already seeing the benefits. Sales tax revenue is up by 38%, and city leaders say the financial boom is helping hire more first responders and improve infrastructure.

“The projections that we’ve had off of the tax revenues were beyond anything that we had anticipated,” said Jenks Vice Mayor John Brown. “It lets us move up the timeline on improvements that we do for streets and adding firefighters.”

The mall is inside a tax increment financing district, allowing 2% of its 3.5% sales tax to go toward paying back developers. The success is also drawing interest from restaurants and additional development like a low-water dam and pedestrian bridge.

5. Expect packed airports for Labor Day weekend

Tulsa International Airport is bracing for one of the busiest travel days of the summer as Labor Day weekend begins. Officials urge travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes early and be aware of new TSA rules.

Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant license or a passport to pass through security. TSA has also banned certain hair tools with replaceable batteries in checked luggage, though they’re still allowed in carry-ons.

“Labor Day weekend is the last big hurrah of the summer, right?” said Jim Moses with American Airlines. “The team is ready. The summer is like our Super Bowl of travel.”

Therapy dogs, interactive play areas and extra staff will be at the airport to help ease the travel stress for families.

6. Major concert coming to Stillwater in 2025

Country music fans are in for a big one: “The Boys From Oklahoma” concert is returning to Stillwater next April. Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours will co-headline the April 11 show at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Also on the lineup: Wyatt Flores, Shane Smith and the Saints, and The Great Divide.

Presale signups are live now through next Wednesday on the official concert website. Presales begin next Friday, Sept. 5, at noon.