LIVE BLOG: Tulsa election updates & results 2024
Nov 5, 2024 · Tulsa is set to elect its next mayor. Karen Keith and Monroe Nichols face off to replace G.T. Bynum for the city's top office.. Tulsa City Council Districts 2, 7 & 9 are also on the ballot. Anthony Archie and Stephanie Reisdorph are running in District 2 to replace Jeannie Cue. Lori Decter Wright (incumbent) and Eddie Huff are running in District 7. Carol Bush and Jayme Fowler (incumbent) are ...
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The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday.
A fresh coat of paint: MetroLink Tulsa officially unveiled
Mar 12, 2024 · The MTTA began operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line in 2019, which runs straight along Peoria Avenue. The transit authority is still working on one for Route 66, which has been delayed due to budget constraints.. MTTA reports ridership numbers are in recovery after plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oklahoma House launches 'DOGE' inspired online portal, solicits …
Dec 12, 2024 · Hilbert said his chamber’s new Government Efficiency Portal piggybacks on the incoming Trump administration's new Department of Government Efficiency, abbreviated to DOGE (pronounced with a long o and a soft g, like the popular meme). Run by Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek ...
Classical 88.7-1 KWTU - Public Radio Tulsa
Classical music programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including the finest live concerts on Performance Today, deep-dives into different classical themes each week with Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin, and Saturday broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera.
Check out some of Tulsa's Thanksgiving celebrations
Nov 12, 2024 · TURKEY TROT LIKE IT'S HOT. As we learned in the last Our Town edition on running, Tulsa has a strong running community. Participating in a 5k or fun run can be an exciting addition to your Thanksgiving routine. Plus…it never hurts to burn off some of those calories from your holiday feast!
Tulsa announces nonprofit partnership meant to expand …
Dec 11, 2024 · The City of Tulsa plans to do something about the housing shortage with help from nonprofit Housing Partnership Network. The partnership between HPN and Tulsa was announced at the Greenwood Cultural Center on Tuesday. HPN assists with expanding financing options for housing development and improving ...
Green Country awakens to tornado sirens, ongoing flood watch
Updated Sunday, Nov. 3 at 5:40 a.m. Early Sunday morning, severe storms swept across Oklahoma. Most of the damage at this time is reported in western Oklahoma, where at least three tornadoes touched down.
Candidates for Tulsa’s House District 79 appeal to independents
Oct 22, 2024 · A contentious state house district in Tulsa is once again up for reelection. House District 79 largely sits between Yale Avenue, Mingo Road, and 41st and 71st streets.
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Nov 27, 2024 · Newscasts from KWGS. Posted Monday through Friday. Recapping the latest news from the Tulsa area and throughout Oklahoma.