A statue sits at Tulsa’s oldest park as a tribute to the area’s earliest settlers. It features the names of two known KKK members.
Author Archives: Joe Tomlinson
Joe Tomlinson is the general assignment 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. Now, Joe is back in his hometown to report on anything and everything in Tulsa.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling for a freeze on property taxes. Let’s break down how they’re calculated.
With Gov. Kevin Stitt calling for a state question to freeze property taxes, the Flyer dives into how property values and taxes are calculated.
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Commission chair criticized Tulsa’s handling of controversial art projects. Now she’s out of the job.
Mayor Monroe Nichols did not reappoint the Tulsa Arts Commission chair amid criticism of the city’s handling of downtown boulders and the Cry Baby Cry statue.
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Winter Storm Fern freezes Tulsa and leaves a blanket of snow in her wake
Whether you’ve braved the snow or rocked pajamas since Friday, here is how Winter Storm Fern impacted the Tulsa area by the numbers.
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How to prevent — and treat — health issues during Tulsa’s severe winter weather
As Tulsa prepares for a snow storm, medical professionals are asking folks to be wary of cold weather injuries.
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Traveling during Tulsa snow storm? Keep these items in your car.
If you must travel during winter weather emergencies, the National Weather Service recommends keeping a safety kit in your vehicle.
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Snow is headed to Tulsa. Here’s how the city plans to treat and plow your streets.
With temperatures and heavy snow expected to fall over the weekend, the city is advising Tulsans to prepare for travel conditions.
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New Tulsa Housing Authority audit reveals ‘significant deficiencies,’ nearly $19K in questioned costs
The Tulsa Housing Authority’s 2021 audit revealed nearly $19,000 in questioned costs. THA casts blame on COVID-19, staffing and software snafus.
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Tulsa is home to 1K Iranian immigrants. Many can’t reach family due to government crackdown.
About 50 Tulsans gathered at 41st and Yale Saturday to protest the government killings and communications blackouts in Iran.
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Islamic Society of Tulsa plans legal challenge of Broken Arrow mosque denial
The Islamic Society of Tulsa “intends to pursue all options” to reverse Broken Arrow City Council’s decision, including discrimination complaints.
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Tulsa churches ‘saddened’ by Broken Arrow City Council vote to deny Islamic mosque
Tulsa’s Metropolitan Baptist Church and Boston Avenue Methodist Church are backing the Islamic Society of Tulsa after its mosque proposal was denied by council.
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Broken Arrow City Council votes 4-1 to deny rezoning request for proposed Islamic mosque
After more than three hours of public comment, Broken Arrow city councilors took only a few minutes to deny a rezoning request for a proposed mosque.