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Tulsa Housing Authority opens first buildings of new affordable community near downtown
TULSA, Okla. - A new affordable apartment complex is now open near downtown Tulsa. The Tulsa Housing Authority opened the first two buildings at The Hilltop. They are the first of six buildings that will be at the site. Just steps from downtown, the buildings are open for rent. It’s the start of a 106-unit affordable community that’s been years in the making.
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Residents still searching for accountability following power surge
TULSA, (Okla.) — "Ok, well let's get started," said Les Callahan. It's been four-months since we first told you about Les's power surge dilemma. "It destroyed the microwave, it destroyed the coffee pot, I like the old coffee pot better, and the refrigerator. Reading lamp over my wife's headboard, transformer for track lights I had in my office," he said.
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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area in 2026
TULSA, Okla. - Several churches and community organizations are planning free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area throughout November. Events include community dinners, holiday meal giveaways and opportunities for families to gather, with some requiring advance registration or having limited supplies. Free Thanksgiving meals scheduled by date. Nov. 19 —...
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Tulsa residents question water bills after discovering defective meters
TULSA, Okla. — Have you noticed your water bill has been the same for several months in a row? It may be due to a broken water meter. “My mother went to the City of Tulsa to find out why our bills have been high for a couple of months. She’s been charged $215 for eight months,” said Sharon Kus.
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'Tallgrass and Tinsel Holiday Market' Comes to Ramona
A new festive tradition is coming to Ramona, promising a unique shopping experience that displays local culture, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Appearing on KWON Radio’s Community Connection, event organizer Courtney Gagan shared the inspiration and details behind the upcoming Tallgrass and Tinsel Holiday Market set for Saturday, November 14 from 9am to 4pm at the Ramona Amerigan Legion. Gagan loves the scenic ranches and landscape of the Ramona and Tall Grass areas. She shared how the concept came to life. "I was just one day sitting and I was like, you know what, I'm gonna have a holiday market," Gagan said. "And why not call it 'Tall Grass' because we live in the most beautiful place in the world, and 'tinsel,' of course, for Christmas."
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Residents cite safety concerns, poor communication at Southern Hills retirement community
TULSA, Okla. — Residents at Southern Hills Retirement Community say ongoing elevator problems and a lack of communication from management in recent weeks have left them worried about safety and unsure where to turn for help. Will Clark, an 80-year-old resident who said he has lived at Southern Hills...
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Tulsa 10: Nov. 10-16
Gilcrease Museum will host the Annual Eddie Faye Gates Program on Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Featuring the likes of Don Thompson, Michelle Burdex, Lynn Wallace and Autumn Brown, the panel of guests will explore the lasting impact of Eddie Faye Gates’ work. Taking place at Rudisill Regional Library, this event is free to attend, though registration is required. More information here.
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Tulsa wants to reimagine closed Route 66 plaza. It needs more time and money to make it happen.
New investment is showing up across the east side from the business incubator at Plaza Santa Cecilia to new beat boxes in the Tulsa Global District. But a longtime tribute to Route 66 has been closed to visitors for about three years, awaiting a renovation that has yet to be designed or funded.
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At Tulsa Toy Depot in South Tulsa, Shelves of Toys and Candy Fill One Roof
I pulled into a plain strip-center lot in Oklahoma expecting a quick errand and maybe five minutes of browsing. An hour later I was still inside, holding a wooden puzzle I did not need and eyeing a case of chocolate I definitely wanted. Some shops sell things, and a rare...
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Fall Home Expo Packs Expo Square With 100+ Vendors, $30,000 Backyard Prize
More than 100 vendors filled the Exchange Center at Expo Square in Tulsa this weekend for the Fall Home Expo, which closed Sunday with rescue dogs, a sprawling garden-train display and a shot at $30,000 in home improvements up for grabs. Organizers billed it as the newest home show in the market, and it leaned into that identity with more than 60 categories of home products and services under one roof.
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Council Oak Tree Ceremony crosses 40-year milestone
“We gather here at the Council Oak to remember the strength, resilience, of our ancestors, to honor the history rooted in this place and reflect on the traditions that continue to guide the Muscogee people. May today bring us together in gratitude and renew our commitment to carrying their teachings forward.” – Representative Galen Cloud.
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Tulsa, Jenks still tens of millions of dollars short on South Tulsa low water dam
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa and Jenks are still tens of millions of dollars short on plans to build a low-water dam in south Tulsa. Leaders from both cities, along with county commissioners and the Muscogee Nation, held a public meeting Monday night about the project. Depending on which version they build, city leaders say the project is anywhere from $40 million to $90 million short. They can’t start construction until they figure out how to cover that cost.
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Timeline: PSO breaks ground on natural gas expansion project in Oologah
OOLOGAH, Okla. - PSO broke ground Monday on a major expansion at its Northeast Energy Campus in Oologah. The company is installing two new natural gas generating turbines that will together generate 450 megawatts. PSO has already converted one of its existing coal-fired units to run on natural gas. Officials...
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Emergency Infant Services to provide baby essentials across Tulsa metro
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa nonrpofit is on the move to help provide families with essential needs for their toddlers. Tulsa's Emergency Infant Services's vehicle, Baby Blue, will be stopping at locations across the metro area with diapers, wipes and formula for children age 5 and under. If this...
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Inola Smelter opponents react to Mazzei’s win, want answers after election suggests project support
INOLA, OK - The fight over a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola is not over, even after the candidate who publicly supported the project won Oklahoma’s governor’s race. Casey Jones, executive director of the Grassroots Coalition, and Christine Roan, founder of Protect Inola, have spent months organizing residents and pushing for more information about the proposed facility.