Three neighborhoods across the city saw investments from the initial pilot program. Applications are open for the next round.
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Oklahomans will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $15. Tulsans have thoughts.
If passed June 16, State Question 832 would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15. Tulsans making less than the proposed wage say it would make a big difference.
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Relive the magic of Tulsa Tough, the city’s three-day ode to cycling
The most famous and raucous part of Tulsa Tough happens on its last day. The 2026 edition, which marked the event’s 20th, didn’t disappoint.
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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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Tulsa’s only lesbian bar rose from the ashes and embraced its LGBTQ+ roots
Under manager Val Binkley, Yellow Brick Road Pub’s public profile has surged. A 2022 fire forced the bar to close its doors, making YBR’s rebirth anything but guaranteed.
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Our insider’s guide to Tulsa Tough, from parties to parking
Tulsa’s premier cycling competition and party takes over the city June 5-7. From navigating the road closures to finding the races, here are our top tips for the event.
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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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Amid Route 66 anniversary, historians say Black travelers found safety in Greenwood
Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
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14 stops, 68 artists: Hidden Creatives studio tour peels back curtain on Tulsa’s cultural scene
The two-day event was the first of its kind in Tulsa — and the brainchild of Shayna Brewer, who wants to host the showcase annually.
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‘It keeps hope alive.’ Oklahoma brings Olympic sports to inmates for the first time
For inmates at Mabel Bassett and Eddie Warrior, the regional ODOC games were a chance for fun mixed with healthy competition.
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How Dreamland Tulsa Foundation founder Steph Simon gives back to the community that raised him
When Steph Simon posted a callout to play kickball in 2017, he was simply feeling nostalgic. A decade later, the game is a community gathering that defies north Tulsa narratives.
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Students complained about school meals. Now Tulsa Public Schools is ready to part ways with Aramark.
After criticism from students and board members, Tulsa Public Schools announced plans to drop Aramark and operate its own school meals program in the future.