City councilors say their decision to reject a new mosque in Broken Arrow was based on land use concerns. But some agreed with anti-Islamic sentiment in their inboxes. A federal investigation is underway.
Author Archives: Joe Tomlinson
Joe Tomlinson is the general assignment reporter at the Tulsa Flyer. A Tulsa native, Joe’s career in journalism began after graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. He spent three years covering the city of Edmond as a Report for America corps member with NonDoc Media before moving to Columbus to cover the Ohio statehouse with Hannah News. Now, Joe is back in his hometown to report on anything and everything in Tulsa.
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From ballots to ballets: What happens to leftover campaign cash when politicians lose or leave?
In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see exactly where that money goes and what the law allows.
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DOJ launches federal investigation into Broken Arrow over mosque denial, zoning laws
Federal investigators are reviewing whether Broken Arrow violated a law prohibiting religious discrimination in zoning when councilors denied the Islamic Society of Tulsa’s mosque application in January.
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We talked to Irish locals about their experiences with drone deliveries. Here’s what they said.
Our Instagram comments are buzzing with Irish locals’ tales of drone deliveries. So we reached out to hear what they had to say.
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Drones could soon lift off from Cherry Street with your grocery delivery
Manna Air Delivery, an Irish drone delivery company, is bringing its manufacturing and operations to Tulsa. The company applied for permits to build a launch site on Cherry Street.
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Hern wins Senate Republican primary while Tedford and Lahmeyer head to Republican runoff for Oklahoma CD-1
It was a dominant win for U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern in his bid for the Republican Senate nomination, but Democrats N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest will head to a runoff. Meanwhile, the CD-1 Republican race will also head to a runoff with state Rep. Mark Tedford and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer.
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Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise smashes Guinness classic car record
Drivers from 42 states, Canada and France participated in the parade as 3,596 classic cars and thousands of paradegoers celebrated Route 66’s centennial.
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20 immigrants receive U.S. citizenship at Tulsa City Hall
Immigrants from Argentina, Hungary, Pakistan and more were granted citizenship Thursday at Tulsa City Hall.
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What we learned about mental health in Oklahoma at the Flyer and Eagle’s free forum
Mental health lies at the heart of personal and political issues across Oklahoma. Here’s what journalists and practitioners had to say about what lies ahead.
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Thousands of athletes will flock to Tulsa for 2027 National Senior Games
More than 11,000 competitors above the age of 50 will arrive at The University of Tulsa next summer. Officials expect $48 million in economic impact.
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Tulsa police’s use of Flock cameras to investigate protest activity sparks debate
TPD turned to Flock cameras to help investigate at protests 38 times last year. Some see it as a violation. Police say they did not violate constitutional rights.
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FC Tulsa sets sights on single goal in 2026: Bring championship home
After an eventful offseason, Tulsa’s pro soccer club wants to repeat its historic playoff run — with a different ending.