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Kirby Davis says Route 66 didn’t just pass through Sapulpa; it helped save it
For nearly half a century, the Frisco Railroad was the engine that powered Sapulpa. It was the city’s largest employer, the reason many businesses existed, and the foundation upon which the modern community was built. So when the railroad’s division headquarters ultimately moved to Tulsa in what local historian Kirby Davis calls “The Great Divorce of 1928,” Sapulpa found itself searching for a new identity.
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Construction project prompts road closure in Owasso
OWASSO, Okla. — Owasso Police are alerting residents in the Hale Acres area to make arrangements for a new route tomorrow as the area near North Garnett Road and East 112th Street North will be closed for construction. The work is expected to begin on Monday, June 29. The...
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Utility projects to cause traffic delays along busy Tulsa streets starting Monday
TULSA, Okla. - Drivers in Tulsa should prepare for traffic delays starting next week as private utility work forces lane closures and narrowing at two busy city stretches. Beginning Monday, June 29, private utility projects will impact traffic along East 51st Street and South Delaware Avenue, according to city officials.
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Drivers rescued, cars damaged as heavy rain floods roads in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. - Heavy rainfall across Tulsa left several drivers stranded as floodwaters quickly covered streets and intersections. One of the hardest-hit areas was near 41st Street and Sheridan Road, where water covered the roadway and caused multiple vehicles to stall. LaBrandia Lemley said she was driving to work when...
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Jenks adopts downtown master plan; business owners raise parking concerns
JENKS, Okla. - The Jenks City Council voted Tuesday night to adopt a new downtown master plan aimed at making the city’s Main Street corridor safer, more walkable and more inviting. While city planners say the plan is flexible and years away from implementation, some business owners are raising concerns about what proposed parking changes could mean for their livelihoods.
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Heavy rain brings flooding, travel issues across northeast Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. - Heavy rain on Wednesday morning caused flooding concerns, travel issues, and power disruptions across parts of the Tulsa metro. News On 6 received reports of flooded roadways and vehicles stranded in high water as periods of heavy rain moved through the area. Conditions changed throughout the morning as some streets began to clear while new flooding developed elsewhere.
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Construction to narrow lanes on MLK Jr. Boulevard through June 26
TULSA, Okla. — Lanes along MLK Jr. Boulevard between East Apache and East Zion Streets will be narrowed for construction work. The construction will impact traffic and is expected to last until June 26. Drivers have been asked to follow the detour signs, be cautious while driving in the...
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MetroLink begins process to sell downtown Tulsa transit center, plans new station
TULSA, Okla. — MetroLink Tulsa is taking the first step toward replacing its downtown transit center after the transit authority's board approved moving forward with selling the Denver Avenue station. The vote allows MetroLink to begin the process of hiring a realtor and attorney, marketing the property and searching...
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MetroLink Tulsa offering free rides for National Dump the Pump Day
TULSA, Okla. - MetroLink Tulsa is celebrating National Dump the Pump Day (June 18) by offering free fares for all routes. Dump the Pump Day is a national movement recognizing the advantages of public transit. According to MetroLink Tulsa, those advantages include saving money, reducing emissions, and easing congestion on...