Thirteen students were selected for the first teen ambassador council, which will speak directly to lawmakers about youth issues.
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Posted inBusiness
Tulsa World loses seven employees as layoffs hit newsroom
The Tulsa World, which has served the city for more than 120 years, lost seven employees Friday morning.
Posted inBusiness
Mack’s Wings opens new location in south Tulsa
Mack’s Wings, a neighborhood staple in north Tulsa, opened its second location in south Tulsa this week.
Posted inSchools & Families
‘It’s a good day in Oklahoma’: Tulsa teachers union, districts and lawmakers react to Ryan Walters resignation
Gov. Kevin Stitt now must select Walters’ replacement. Tulsa educators say they hope it’s someone who puts collaboration before politics.
Posted inSchools & Families
Ryan Walters resigning as state superintendent to lead Teacher Freedom Alliance
Walters announced his resignation Wednesday night on Fox News.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
‘Just trying to survive:’ Unhoused Tulsan shares human toll of Operation SAFE
For Amy Sawyer, she lost almost everything but for Gov. Kevin Stitt, it was a sign of progress in cleaning up downtown Tulsa.
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Ryan Walters calls for Turning Point USA chapter in every Oklahoma high school
The state department of education is pushing for TPUSA chapters in all high schools following Charlie Kirk’s death.
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Tulsa Tech week launches with about 100 events to educate Tulsans
Tulsa Tech Week, the city’s inaugural tech showcase, kicks off Monday with nearly 100 events hosted by 90 different organizations.
Posted inEntertainment
The lowdown on Sterlin Harjo’s new Tulsa noir premiering Tuesday on FX
Days before the FX Network premiere of “The Lowdown,” show creator Sterlin Harjo and cast members held a virtual press conference to discuss the Tulsa-based show.
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Tulsans avoided Hunter Park after reported sexual assault. After arrest, they’re going back.
Katie Dixon and her family were once regular visitors to Hunter Park. That changed when Dixon saw the news of an alleged rape in August at the south Tulsa park.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Five months in, north Tulsa’s Grocery Box has become an oasis in a food desert
The small-scale, full-service store has already exceeded $95,000 in sales and has become a safe space for residents.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa mental health providers brace for budget cuts from state department of health
Several Tulsa mental health programs are preparing to lose thousands of dollars beginning Oct. 1 due to budget cuts.