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 burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
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 ...
Tulsa news initiative brings $14 million to metro-area journalists
Dec 13, 2024 · A nonprofit collaborative project is looking to breathe new life into Tulsa’s local journalism scene. The Tulsa Local News Initiative, a collective of several metro-area media organizations, has raised $14 million to enhance the quality of local news in Green Country.
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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.
Local Habitat for Humanity builds townhomes near downtown Tulsa
Dec 13, 2024 · They took seven years to build, but the first-ever townhomes made by Green Country Habitat for Humanity are complete. The townhomes in Kendall-Whittier will bring folks to a vibrant neighborhood near downtown, which is important to Green Country Habitat for Humanity CEO Cameron Walker.
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 ...
TU launches state's first cyber range to combat data breaches
Dec 18, 2024 · Editor's note: The University of Tulsa holds the broadcasting license for KWGS. Officials visited the University of Tulsa Tuesday morning to test drive Oklahoma’s first cyber range. A cyber range is a virtual tool that predicts malware and ransomware attacks. TU interim cyberspace and IT director ...
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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.
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!