During their final meeting of 2025, councilors considered $3.6 million for law enforcement records systems, jail overflow costs and crisis response.
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Using your cellphone in Tulsa school or construction zone could end with $100 fine
The new ordinance, approved by Tulsa City Council, prohibits texting or holding a phone with limited exceptions for hands-free use or dialing 911.
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New leadership elected at Tulsa City Council
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
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Controversial Cry Baby Hill statue now planned for private land in east Tulsa
Funded with two pots of public monies, the much-disputed Cry Baby Hill statue is now slated for private land. City leaders say they’ll believe it when they see it.
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Tulsa mayor made six key promises. He told 1K leaders the city needs more money to fulfill them.
Monroe Nichols highlighted progress — and work to be done — on everything from homelessness and economic opportunity to public safety and tribal relations.
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Tulsa to pay $26.25 million to man wrongfully convicted of rape after decades-long fight
The settlement comes after William Henry Jamerson spent more than two decades in prison for a rape conviction that was overturned last year.
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Tulsa could extend downtown curfew. Businesses say they want additional solutions to crime.
City councilors say the youth curfew has been effective. Some in downtown want policies that go beyond keeping teens at home.
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Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
City councilors agreed on safety issues, but some worry citations would target panhandlers and vulnerable people.