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Tulsa reaches 5-year jail agreement for municipal arrests
TULSA, Okla. - The City of Tulsa and Tulsa County have reached a five-year detention services agreement allowing the Tulsa Police Department to use the Tulsa County Jail for people arrested on municipal charges. The agreement establishes a long-term detention solution following the closure of the city’s Municipal Lockup in...
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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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Sapulpa's Route 66 Christmas Chute Returns Nov. 19 After Yearlong Construction Pause
Sapulpa's Route 66 Christmas Chute is lighting back up after a year dark, with the free holiday display returning to downtown Sapulpa from Nov. 19 through Dec. 27, 2026. The comeback follows a 2025 hiatus forced by major reconstruction work on Dewey Avenue, and organizers say this year's version will be bigger and more tightly woven into the street itself than ever before.
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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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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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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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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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At 112, Mother Randle remains a powerful presence as Tulsa marks her milestone birthday
TULSA, Okla. — Family and friends gathered Friday morning to celebrate a historic milestone for Lessie Benningfield Randle, also known as “Mother Randle,” the last known living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The celebration was held at All Souls Unitarian Church in midtown Tulsa in...
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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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This French-Feeling Jenks, Oklahoma Bakery Serves Crepes, Croissants, And Pastries Worth Taking Home
Some of the best food finds in Oklahoma hide behind ordinary storefronts on quiet main streets. I almost walked past this one, and I am so glad I did not. One flaky bite later, I was already planning what to bring home in a box. If you love buttery pastry and a little taste of Paris without a plane ticket, keep reading.
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National Weather Service plans to launch severe weather warning system late 2027
The National Weather Service is fine-tuning an advanced severe weather warning system slated to launch by late 2027 or 2028. Threats-In-Motion (TIM) are thunderstorm and tornado warnings that continuously update as a storm progresses. It is the first stage of a next-generation forecast framework called Forecasting A Continuum of Environmental Threats, or FACETs.
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City of Pawnee authorizes power study for proposed AI data center project
PAWNEE, Okla. - City officials in Pawnee are evaluating a potential opportunity to act as the retail electric provider for a proposed AI data center campus in western Pawnee County. Mayor Alice Cottle said representatives from the City of Pawnee, Pawnee County, and local utility providers recently met with developers...
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John 3:16 Mission launches Thanksgiving food drive to help Tulsa families in need
TULSA, Okla. — Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many families are worried about how they’ll put food on the table this year. John 3:16 Mission is doing all they can to make sure no family goes without a holiday meal. The shelves at John 3:16 Mission...
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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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Cheba Hut Signs 8-Unit Oklahoma Deal as Cannabis-Cultural QSR Concept Accelerates Midwest Growth
Rose Taylor and Steven VanCauwenbergh were fans of Cheba Hut long before they became franchisees. Now, through their franchise group WGT Concepts LLC, the Oklahoma City-based entrepreneurs have signed an eight-unit area development agreement with the counter-culture sandwich brand, backing a multi-year expansion across the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets that ranks as one of the more significant single-state franchise commitments in Cheba Hut's recent history.
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MetroLink Tulsa launches 8-week body camera pilot
TULSA, Okla. - MetroLink Tulsa is launching an eight-week body camera pilot program for its LinkAssist paratransit operators and road supervisors, exploring new ways to enhance safety for frontline employees. The AXON Body Camera Pilot Program will examine how wearable cameras can provide an additional layer of protection and documentation...
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Two Tulsa high schools make significant graduation gains despite statewide decline
TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma’s latest school report cards show fewer schools receiving low grades, but the state’s reported four-year graduation rate has declined. While the statewide graduation rate dropped, two Tulsa high schools—McLain High School for Science and Technology and Daniel Webster High School—were among a small group of schools showing significant improvement.
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You Watch Molten Glass Turn Into Your Own Ornament at a Tulsa Hot Shop
I expected a quick craft class and maybe a few photos, not a glowing blob of liquid glass spinning at the end of a steel pipe a few feet from my face. Tucked inside a public park in Oklahoma, a working hot shop lets regular folks step up to the furnace and shape something real.