Voters will decide Aug. 25 between incumbent Jackie Dutton and challenger Tanisha Bowen.
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Inside a city survey: Tulsans trust their neighbors. City leaders? Not so much.
The results are in. A new citywide survey paints a picture of exactly how Tulsans feel about their neighbors, city leaders and access to resources.
Posted inSchools & Families
Demand for parenting classes skyrocketed during the pandemic. Tulsa waitlists are still growing.
Oklahoma consistently ranks among the worst states for child abuse. In Tulsa, parents are voluntarily lining up for classes before they reach a breaking point.
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This program has kept thousands of Tulsa mothers and infants alive. It’s facing a funding death.
Tulsa officials are sounding the alarm about federal funding threats to Healthy Start, which has improved Oklahoma’s infant mortality rate over the past three decades.
Posted inCulture
Pass on the politics, more family please. Tulsans reflect on a milestone Fourth of July.
It’s a milestone birthday for the USofA — its 250th (officially). We talked with Tulsans about how they plan to mark the holiday.
Posted inGovernment
Jackson Lahmeyer drops out of CD-1 race a day after advancing to the runoff
Lahmeyer’s withdrawal follows a Daily Mail story published days ahead of the primary alleging he exchanged flirtatious messages with a campaign staffer.
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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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A disabled Tulsan’s home was almost put on the auction block. Residents rallied to save it.
Fully reliant on federal disability payments, Valencia Payne fell behind on her property taxes. Without a change in state law, her home could be put up for auction in 2027.
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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.
Posted inSchools & Families
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.
Posted inGovernment
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.