Construction on the state’s first IKEA is set to begin in April, with the Tulsa Hills store expected to open in November before the holiday season.
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Immigration enforcement, AI and space testing center land on Lankford’s priority list
Speaking to more than 250 Tulsans, the Oklahoma senator shared his concerns about the future of artificial intelligence and reaffirmed his support for ICE agents.
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IKEA’s first Oklahoma store is coming to Tulsa. Here’s what it means for the city.
In 2024, Tulsans organized a campaign called “Tulsa Loves IKEA” to attract the retail giant to Oklahoma. They say the results are evident.
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‘You can’t hide from it’: Oklahoma small business owners navigate unpredictable future
While Oklahoma small businesses have a widening customer base, labor and materials are getting more expensive. And Tulsa entrepreneurs are feeling it.
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80 new units coming to downtown Tulsa, with $2.8M in city support
The new complex at the corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue will have at least 13 affordable units as part of a broader effort to revitalize downtown housing.
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Oasis Fresh Market provides free lunch and dinner for students as Tulsa snow days mount
Oasis is one of two grocers in north Tulsa, which is considered a food desert with limited access to nutritious options.
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As Tulsa thaws, water main breaks are surging. Local businesses are feeling the impact.
Tulsa has seen at least 19 water main breaks since Winter Storm Fern hit. The breaks have had consequences for city crews and local businesses.
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‘It’s gonna put Tulsa on the map’: City celebrates groundbreaking for new space center
While Tulsa hopes to catapult itself into the space tech industry, don’t expect noisy takeoffs from a new testing site.
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Tulsa International Airport says it’s prepared for winter weather as cancellations mount
As airlines cancel flights, airport staff are monitoring conditions and treating runways and roadways as needed.
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‘We are all in:’ Tulsa makes its push to be global leader in autonomous systems
In Greenwood, technology leaders tracked opportunities and challenges — including lack of federal funds and China’s dominance — for a growing sector in Tulsa.
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What new additions you can expect from Tulsa International Airport in 2026
More direct flights, an air traffic control tower and tech upgrades are on deck at TIA.
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Coweta planning commission denies data center proposal. Now it heads to a council vote.
While planning commissioners denied a zoning change for the controversial Project Atlas, it could still earn approval through a Feb. 2 council vote.