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Picher, Oklahoma incorporated in 1918 as a mining town whose ore made bullets in both world wars; a buyout that cost about $46 million emptied it, and the town was dis-incorporated in 2009
Children once sledded down mountains of mining waste in a town that supplied metal for two wars, until the ground beneath it gave way and residents were bought out.
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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.
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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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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.
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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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Downtown Tulsa is turning into a full holiday wonderland—here’s what’s coming
TULSA, OK - Downtown Tulsa is preparing for the holiday season with a calendar of events designed to bring families downtown, support local businesses and celebrate the community. The Downtown Tulsa Partnership and its community partners announced the Downtown Days of Wonder calendar, which includes returning holiday traditions, new experiences...
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Tulsa-area Thanksgiving food giveaways offer free turkeys, meals and baskets
TULSA, Okla. - Several Tulsa-area organizations are planning free Thanksgiving food distributions, turkey giveaways and community meals throughout November 2026. Events are scheduled in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks and Bixby, with some requiring registration, identification or proof of residency. Thanksgiving food registration and early November events. Restore Hope Ministries Thanksgiving...
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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 for...
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Century Aluminum CEO says Oklahoma project ‘on track’ despite community concerns
A large smelter project in Inola, Oklahoma, that is expected to double U.S. primary aluminum production is “moving forward on all fronts” in preparation for construction, Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said in a third quarter earnings call Thursday afternoon. The company and its partner Emirates Global Aluminum...
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2 Oklahoma Hospital Systems Have Dropped Aetna — and Open Enrollment Is the Window to Fix It
Sandra lives in Tulsa. She has Aetna through her employer, she’s been going to Hillcrest for years, and she just found out — the hard way — that her hospital is no longer in her network. As of November 1, 2026, Hillcrest HealthCare System and Aetna parted ways without a contract. If Sandra needs surgery next month, she will pay out-of-network rates unless she acts right now.