It’s a milestone birthday for the USofA — its 250th (officially). We talked with Tulsans about how they plan to mark the holiday.
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It’s Election Day. Minimum wage, primary races and local judges are on Tulsans’ ballots.
The June 16 election is here. Your ballot will look different based on where you live and which party you’re registered with. Find out what you can expect at the polls.
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Tulsans can start heading to the polls Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about the June elections.
Tulsa voters can start casting ballots on the minimum wage increase and party primaries June 11. Find candidate information and answers to your election questions.
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Trio charged with stealing $780K from Tulsa Public Schools in ‘sophisticated’ fraud scheme
A 2025 audit found fraud in Tulsa Public Schools’ bond program, including improper kickback payments. District officials say they’ve taken steps to improve oversight since then.
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Oklahoma media outlets partner to challenge how Tulsa charges for public records
The City of Tulsa charges between $50 to $85 an hour for public records that require more than a single hour of labor. Media outlets are challenging that rule.
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Election Day is coming fast. We answer your June primary questions.
From what ID you need to bring to the polls to what you’re allowed to wear at the ballot box, we answer your Oklahoma voting questions before the June 16 primary.
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City auditor is following the money for homelessness programs. He found a problem.
As Tulsa rolls out a new resident survey, the city auditor also plans to release reports on how the city combats homelessness through public and private funding.
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Broken Arrow voters approve 7 of 8 bond proposals, rejecting sales tax increase for sports facilities
Broken Arrow can move forward with most of its bond proposals after the April 7 election. But its sales tax increase to improve sports facilities failed.
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Gilcrease Museum’s road to 2027 reopening has been bumpy. Officials say it will be worth the wait.
Since closing in 2021, the Tulsa institution has faced rising costs and construction delays. Its doors are expected to open next spring.
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Tulsa tenants left in limbo when landlords fail to pay hundreds of thousands in water bills
Vesta Capital isn’t the only multi-family property owner in Tulsa leaving water bills unpaid. Housing advocates blame a system that doesn’t offer recourse for renters.
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Want to switch parties for the Oklahoma primary elections? Better do it fast.
While the primaries aren’t until June 16, Oklahomans interested in switching their political party must do so by the end of the month. Here’s how.
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March tornado didn’t just shut down Tulsa Tech campus. It wiped out day care for 40 families.
Tulsa Tech officials are promising to rebuild the Peoria Campus, which suffered severe damage. But it will take at least two years to finish the job.