As the government shutdown continues, new benefits will not be issued and even current ones are up in the air.
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Oklahoma’s new superintendent clarifies end of controversial education policies
In emails to Oklahoma teachers and parents on Monday, Oklahoma’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction provided details on the end of two controversial Ryan Walters policies.
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Tulsa to purchase, convert former juvenile detention center into homeless shelter
The city and county came to an agreement that will add around 175 beds for unhoused Tulsans.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa could extend downtown curfew. Businesses say they want additional solutions to crime.
City councilors say the youth curfew has been effective. Some in downtown want policies that go beyond keeping teens at home.
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Tulsa cadets must journey through Greenwood’s history before policing its present
Each incoming class of Tulsa Police Department officers is required to tour Greenwood Rising. Here’s what they learn.
Posted inSchools & Families
‘Make it worth it:’ Tulsa teens push lawmakers to consider youth voices
The first Changemakers legislator lunch and learn brought 27 students and five politicians together as equals.
Posted inGovernment
More Tulsa Race Massacre victims could be found as city begins fifth grave excavation
So far, the excavations at Oaklawn Cemetery have resulted in discovering six gunshot victims that may be tied to the massacre.
Posted inSchools & Families
Hundreds of preschoolers are being suspended in Tulsa schools, sometimes for assault
Four Tulsa County districts issued nearly 700 suspensions to preschool-age children in the last three years, sometimes for serious offenses.
Posted inCulture
Tulsa’s Black history plays central role in ‘Today’ show’s destination broadcast
Hosts Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones went live from Guthrie Green on Friday to celebrate the city’s businesses, local celebrity chefs and culture.
Posted inBusiness
After Isla’s and Fulton Street’s closing, Greenwood business owners wonder what’s next
With both closures coming within a month of each other, there’s an uncertain future for business in the Historic Greenwood District.
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Losing a place for community: Fulton Street Books & Coffee to close on Oct. 18
Tulsa’s only Black-owned bookstore plans to close in mid-October after five years in business.
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Tulsa World loses seven employees as layoffs hit newsroom
The Tulsa World, which has served the city for more than 120 years, lost seven employees Friday morning.