Strong storms damaged the Tulsa Tech campus near 36th Street North and Peoria in north Tulsa, tearing part of a roof, breaking windows and snapping light poles
Author Archives: Elliot Terrell
Elliot Terrell is the managing editor for The Oklahoma Eagle. Prior to joining The Eagle, he worked as a reporter for NPR affiliates in Milwaukee, Atlanta and Salt Lake City and later Axios.
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Tulsa officials assessing damage after reports of tornado
City officials say a reported tornado has knocked out power for thousands of people in the county and caused a gas leak in north Tulsa.
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No sirens, no video: Tulsa mayor says no police footage exists of deadly shooting
Karmen Glunt was quoted $3,000 and an eight-month wait for footage of her brother, Michael, being killed by police. Now the city says that video doesn’t exist.
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With warm weather on the way, Tulsa set to close winter shelter ahead of schedule
The emergency winter shelter opened Nov. 17 and hit capacity during the January winter storms. But as warm weather approaches, the city says the need is gone.
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Tulsa police estimate 8+ months to deliver deadly shooting video. The family says that’s too long.
Karmen Glunt says her autistic brother was having a mental health crisis when he was killed by Tulsa police. Now she wants to see the encounter for herself.
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Cherokee Nation invests $2M into new north Tulsa community center offering food, classes and more
The 4,000-square-foot building will offer free lunch to elderly Cherokee citizens, along with language classes, meeting space and other cultural services.
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Tulsa theater company wants Black women to feel seen in ‘for colored girls’
It’s been 50 years since Ntozake Shange wrote the poetry collection focused on sisterhood, pain and joy. Tulsa’s World Stage Theatre says it’s just as relevant today.
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Safe Move Tulsa moves 13 more people into housing while closing 2 more homeless encampments
City officials say 68 people have now been housed as part of the Safe Move initiative.
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Here are 14 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Tulsa
Whether you’re looking for music and movies or a chance to test your knowledge, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways for you to celebrate Black History Month.
Posted inSchools & Families
To win title No. 18, Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington will have to keep overcoming the odds
The Hornets — and their proud alumni — expect to win state championships. Will 2026 bring another? Coach Eli K. Brown III says yes.
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Tulsa pastor Michael Todd takes ‘Relationship Goals’ from the pages to the screen
“Relationship Goals,” which premieres Feb. 4 on Amazon Prime, stars Kelly Rowland and Clifford “Method Man” Smith.
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From getting an ID to enrolling in school, new resource offers help to Oklahoma’s homeless youth
The handbook, part of a nationwide effort, is digital and completely free. Organizers say they are working to print physical copies in early 2026.