Tulsa city officials are blocking access to records that could answer basic questions about events leading up to detainee deaths.
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Your data was leaked in the Oklahoma Tax Commission breach. Here’s what to do now
An undisclosed number of Oklahomans received letters this week informing them that their data had been leaked in a breach of the Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point (OkTAP) system.
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‘Tulsa Stonehenge’ project reaches milestone as new I-44 flyover ramp opens
A new flyover ramp connecting I-44 to Highway 75 is now open, marking a major milestone in a long-awaited project many dubbed “Tulsa Stonehenge.”
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Tulsa steps up effort to move unhoused out of downtown as part of $10M homelessness plan
Social workers have spent the last six weeks hitting downtown Tulsa streets. They’ve identified about 40 people as regular sleepers and are working to move them into housing.
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Once divided, Sand Springs residents band together to demand recall of elected officials
Project Spring has already generated lawsuits, protests and national headlines. Now the data center debate has reached new heights with a recall election campaign.
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Tulsa icon Utica Square sold to out-of-state developer
A 60-year chapter of Tulsa civic and retail history closed with the sale of Utica Square.
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Nearly 10 years after Tulsa police officer killed Terence Crutcher, family’s lawsuit is moving forward
A federal appeals court decided the Crutcher family’s civil lawsuit against a former TPD officer can continue. Their supporters celebrated the ruling Tuesday.
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Tulsa’s tourism leaders put their support behind hotel tax hike on August ballot
Business leaders say Tulsa is leaving revenue on the table by not raising its lodging tax rate in the past 40 years. A hike could be on the ballot this summer.
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This Tulsa park’s new trail makes it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy nature
The $1.1 million investment in Chandler Park is the latest upgrade to make Tulsa’s natural areas more accessible.
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What we learned about mental health in Oklahoma at the Flyer and Eagle’s free forum
Mental health lies at the heart of personal and political issues across Oklahoma. Here’s what journalists and practitioners had to say about what lies ahead.
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Developer pulls out of Coweta data center project, ending plans for Project Atlas
After facing intense community opposition, Beale Infrastructure officially withdrew its proposal to build the 270-acre Project Atlas.
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Hundreds of Tulsans join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration
The Tulsa rally at Dream Keepers Park, part of a national protest that attracted thousands Saturday, featured politicians, musicians and stand-up comedians.