Since Tulsa voters committed more than $60 million in 2016, the dam has ballooned in costs. Partners are figuring out how to move forward — and who will foot the bill.
Author Archives: Joe Tomlinson
Joe Tomlinson is the government 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. Joe spent his first year at the Flyer as the general assignment reporter, covering anything and everything in Tulsa. Now as the government reporter, he covers all things city government and civics.
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Divided Tulsa council punts on decision for independent police monitor
Amid debate over how the city should oversee public safety agencies, councilors are moving their vote to Oct. 14.
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Broken Arrow asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit over rejected mosque proposal
Broken Arrow denies religious discrimination played a role in the vote and says councilors are immune from being sued. An expert on religious zoning law says the Islamic Society of Tulsa’s case has legs.
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Does Tulsa need an independent police monitor? Councilors are revisiting the years-long debate.
Tulsa City Council will discuss establishing a public safety oversight office Wednesday. The idea has been thrown around since 2016 – the same year Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by police.
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Williams hotline helped relatives of 9/11 victims. 25 years later, she can still remember the calls.
As Tulsans memorialize the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a Williams employee recalls how the tragedy reshaped her work life and air travel.
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Tulsa low-income tenants and landlords could get access to legal representation under proposed city program
The resolution declaring the city’s intent to create an eviction prevention program will likely head to council Sept. 16 after it was pulled Wednesday.
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Manna Air Delivery files permits for 3 drone delivery bases in east Tulsa
After opening a location on Cherry Street in August, the Irish company is ready to build three more in east Tulsa. Here is where they plan to bring deliveries.
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These Tulsa-area law enforcement agencies have agreements with ICE. Some are on patrol.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office drew the line at certifying patrol officers, but other local law enforcement agencies are taking a different approach.
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Tulsa City Council’s District 9 expects a lot. Pete Regan says he’s ready to listen.
The midtown seat has been a revolving door in the past decade but has been filled by two former mayors, state lawmakers and a handful of business leaders.
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Lori Decter Wright wins fourth reelection bid to Tulsa City Council
The Tulsa Opera leader will serve a fifth term on Tulsa City Council, defeating two challengers to represent District 7.
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Pete Regan takes open midtown seat on Tulsa City Council
The attorney defeated two opponents to win the District 9 seat left open by Carol Bush.
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Deputy Chief Jonathan Brooks named Tulsa Police Department’s new police chief
Mayor Monroe Nichols selected the longtime deputy chief from a field of two internal candidates. Some city councilors had hoped for a national search to replace retiring Chief Dennis Larsen.