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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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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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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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A Former Macy’s Department Store Becomes a Community Hub for Sports
WeStreet Ice Center has redefined the idea of a civic sports destination, transforming a vacant 180,000-square-foot Macy’s department store in Tulsa, Okla., into a vibrant community hub for ice sports, civic gathering and athletic performance. Conceived as a catalyst for urban revitalization and a long-term public amenity, the project breathes new life into an underutilized retail landmark, giving the building a renewed purpose at the center of the community. The result is a facility that welcomes elite athletes, families, youth programs and spectators with equal ease, creating a place where recreation, hospitality and civic identity come together under one roof.
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Shadowgrass returns to Tulsa for bluegrass showcase at Venue Shrine
Tulsans packed The Venue Shrine on Saturday to see Shadowgrass return to Tulsa for a night of bluegrass music. Shadowgrass formed in 2014 in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Virginia and North Carolina. The band is composed of childhood friends Clay Russell (banjo), Luke Morris (mandolin) and Kyser George (guitar), who began playing together as preteens, plus fiddler Madison Morris and bassist Evan Campfield.
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Lessie Randle, Oklahoma’s Oldest Resident, Turns 112
Lessie Randle, the oldest living person in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, is celebrating her 112th birthday today in Tulsa. Lessie Randle was born in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, on 10 November 1914, to parents George Washington Benningfield and Katie May. She had had three sisters and one brother. Her parents were farmers, originally from Texas.
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Tulsa County and Little League Baseball argue over more than $100,000 in utility charges
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa County says Tulsa Little League owes more than $100,000 in unpaid utility bills and interest. The nonprofit says it was never billed and that its utilities are paid in full. The dispute is playing out in court, where the Board of County Commissioners sued Tulsa...
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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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Holiday events bring lights, festivities to Tulsa area
TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa area is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season, with Christmas lights, festive displays and family-friendly activities popping up across the region. From downtown Sapulpa to Tulsa’s gardens and museums, here are some holiday events to add to your calendar this year. Arvest Winterfest.
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Tulsa 'stronger every single day', Mayor Nichols says in State of the City
TULSA, Okla. — Mayor Monroe Nichols shined Tulsa's bright spots in his annual State of the City on Nov. 10, but also answered on controversial issues from his second year in office. First, Mayor Nichols signaled optimism for his goal to bring the city to net-zero homelessness by 2030.
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ACTION Tulsa hosts community meeting to address stray and loose dogs
Common ways you might prepare for a walk or run in your neighborhood are hydrating and stretching. But some Tulsans also need to mentally prepare for a potential encounter with stray or loose dogs. That’s a problem ACTION Tulsa is trying to solve. The community advocacy group held a meeting...
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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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Wellston student brings wins ribbons at Tulsa State Fair
A Wellston teenager brought home several ribbons, including Best of Breed, at the Tulsa State Fair Rabbit Show last month, according to a press release. Emilie Keeter, 17 and a senior at Insight School of Oklahoma, competed at the fair’s Rabbit Show on Oct. 10. She received Best of Breed and second in re serve with her palomino buck and second place with her mini lop doe, the release said.
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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...