Jenks leaders used $6.5 million to purchase “The Ranch” in June 2023. Now, they are figuring out what to do with it.
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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These Iranian Tulsans are thankful for U.S. intervention in Iran
As the war in the Middle East rages on, Iranian Americans say they are fearful of the human cost — but there was no hope of negotiating with the regime.
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Is this church Brookside’s biggest eyesore? Neighbors await new development, but it may not be easy.
Vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brookside business owners and residents float ideas for the dormant Brookside Baptist Church property.
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The ‘Cry Baby Cry’ saga continues. Where will this 20-foot statue land?
Once planned near Riverside, then east Tulsa, the “Cry Baby Cry” statue is in limbo.
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Midtown Tulsa neighborhood revitalizes itself ahead of Route 66 centennial
Nestled between two of Tulsa’s most historic neighborhoods, the Neon Quarter is breathing new life into its neighborhood.
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‘Performers want to be here’: Sunset Amphitheater to open in Broken Arrow this fall
A large outdoor concert venue will arrive in the Tulsa area, bringing jobs and economic impact. Officials say Sunset Amphitheater is “long overdue.”
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Shocked by attention, Islamic Society of Tulsa prepares for hundreds at open house
About a month after the Broken Arrow City Council rejected IST’s proposal for a mosque, they’re welcoming residents into their midtown mosque Feb. 15.
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There’s a new push to evict what some call a ‘Klan trophy’ from Tulsa’s oldest park
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.
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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.