Tulsans have voiced concerns about burning medical waste at the Reworld plant. The bill would have subjected the plant to stricter requirements.
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What makes it hard to solve Oklahoma’s affordable housing dilemma? New report offers insight
Research by the Urban Institute explored how Oklahoma uses a federal tax credit program and other challenges to building affordable housing in Tulsa.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizes more than $5M in health grants for diabetes, substance abuse and more
The funds will be spent on everything from public health infrastructure to substance abuse treatment.
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President Trump taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
Trump reportedly frustrated with DHS Secretary Noem over $220M ad campaign; President confirms Markwayne Mullin will take over.
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Oklahoma seniors could get a pass on property taxes if lawmakers sign off on this resolution
But Tulsa County Assessor John Wright says the government’s efforts to make up for that lost money might put strains on your wallet in other ways.
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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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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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Interactive: See the breakdown of Broken Arrow’s 2026 operating bond proposition
Broken Arrow voters will see a $415 million bond package on their ballots April 7. Check out this map of the city to see who can vote on the proposition. Propositions one through seven would not raise taxes. Proposition eight is focused on the city’s public sports facilities and would add a five-year, half-cent sales […]
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Oklahoma governor repeals rules allowing sex marker change on state driver’s licenses
Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma lawmakers removed state agency administrative rules that allow people to change their sex markers on state driver’s licenses Tuesday evening.
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Federal judge declines to confirm Osage Nation’s reservation, but offers ‘roadmap’ to do so
An Oklahoma federal judge ruled he can’t rule the Osage Nation’s reservation is still intact, denying a legal maneuver to resurrect an old lawsuit.
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This Tulsan’s rent-to-own experience highlights a lack of tenant protections
More than 20 people, including two children, sat restlessly in Special Judge Tamara Childers’ Rogers County Courtroom awaiting roll call for eviction court to begin.
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Oklahoma lawmakers weigh immigration, SNAP and more as key deadline approaches
March 5 is a major deadline date at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All advancing bills must be approved by committees and made available for floor discussion by Thursday evening. Hundreds of measures are up for floor discussion leading up to Thursday.