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Bill Haisten: TU newcomers ‘signed up for a (higher) level of expectations’

Bill Haisten: TU newcomers ‘signed up for a (higher) level of expectations’

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Entering his fifth TU season, Eric Konkol's roster includes nine transfers (four of whom stand at least 6-foot-8).

AAA Route 66 Road Fest to bring Mother Road history to life for road's 100th anniversary

AAA Route 66 Road Fest to bring Mother Road history to life for road's 100th anniversary

  • Bella Casey

In addition to a flying car, the event will feature period actors, historic cars, interactive exhibits and full-scale re-creations of iconic Route 66 locations to help tell the road’s story in an interactive way.

Many speak out against PSO rate hike proposal

Many speak out against PSO rate hike proposal

  • Steve Metzer

Opponents urged the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to reject the proposal that could raise average homeowner bills by about $25 a month. No decision has been made, with another hearing scheduled Monday morning.

Court overturns Rogers County decision blocking PSO power plant project

Court overturns Rogers County decision blocking PSO power plant project

  • Curtis Killman

The utility is planning additional power generation through the construction of two natural gas-powered turbines, as well as a battery energy storage plant on land it owns near the power station south of Oologah.

City’s latest proposed use for Cry Baby Hill? A housing-focused development

City’s latest proposed use for Cry Baby Hill? A housing-focused development

  • Kevin Canfield

The site was one of five included in a joint request for proposals issued Thursday by the city and Tulsa Public Schools as part of the city’s effort to address Tulsa’s housing shortage.

U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong has one job, and he’s doing it

U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong has one job, and he’s doing it

  • Randy Krehbiel

Oklahoma’s temporary U.S. senator on Thursday introduced legislation to revamp federal permitting procedures for pipelines, electric transmission and mining, one day after a sort of permitting reform pep rally.

Oklahoma reviewing impact of SNAP ruling as sugar, candy ban remains in place

Oklahoma reviewing impact of SNAP ruling as sugar, candy ban remains in place

  • Steve Metzer

A federal judge ruled USDA overstepped its authority in approving similar restrictions in five other states, but “Oklahoma's legislation is structured differently than the laws at issue in the court's ruling," a state lawmaker said.

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Why did OKC Thunder draft Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz? Sam Presti's words provide clue

Why did OKC Thunder draft Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz? Sam Presti's words provide clue

Court overturns Rogers County decision blocking PSO power plant project

Court overturns Rogers County decision blocking PSO power plant project

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Retiring Tulsa Community College arts leader 'blown away' by turnout at ceremony

Retiring Tulsa Community College arts leader 'blown away' by turnout at ceremony

Kelly Clark joined TCC in 1995 as the first director of what would become the VanTrease PACE, and she's credited for helping to shape the PACE into one of TCC’s most visible community arts spaces.

Tulsa speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 26, 2026

Tulsa speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 26, 2026

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Tulsa World.

Tuition and fee increases approved for state colleges and universities

Tuition and fee increases approved for state colleges and universities

State regents approved tuition and mandatory fee changes averaging 2.2% but varying widely by campus, residency and academic program at the state’s 25 public colleges and universities.

Photos: Route 66 Road Fest

Photos: Route 66 Road Fest

Setting up for Saturday’s Route 66 Road Fest in the Sagenet Center.

Nichols appoints former Mayor Kathy Taylor to lead downtown hotel project

Nichols appoints former Mayor Kathy Taylor to lead downtown hotel project

The city and Tulsa Regional Chamber announced in September plans to build a convention center headquarters hotel on property currently occupied by the Police Courts Building downtown, next to the Arvest Convention Center.

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Newly listed homes for sale in Tulsa area — Updated Jun. 26, 2026

Browse through recently listed homes in the Tulsa real estate market and find your next home!

21-year-old man arrested after stabbing that left one dead, two injured

21-year-old man arrested after stabbing that left one dead, two injured

Police responded just before 11 p.m. Thursday after the fatal stabbing at an apartment complex near 11th Street and U.S. 169.

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Highest-income families' share of private school tax credits increases

Highest-income families' share of private school tax credits increases

  • Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Families with a household income exceeding $225,000, more than three times Oklahoma's median income, account for almost $62 million of the $252 million in tax credits for the coming school year, Tax Commission data indicates. #oklaed

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Miles Barnstable on Spurs’ summer roster; David Green trains with Celtics

Miles Barnstable on Spurs’ summer roster; David Green trains with Celtics

Former Hurricane forward David Green will be training with the Boston Celtics next week.

Coveted 4-star safety Bode Sparrow commits to OU football's 2027 recruiting class

Coveted 4-star safety Bode Sparrow commits to OU football's 2027 recruiting class

Bode Sparrow, a four-star safety prospect in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to Oklahoma football on Friday.

Steve Zabel, former OU football two-way star at tight end and linebacker, dies at 78

Steve Zabel, former OU football two-way star at tight end and linebacker, dies at 78

Former Oklahoma football All-American Steve Zabel has died, the university confirmed on Friday. Zabel was 78.

Archie Marshall joins his two Edison coaches in TPS Athletics Hall of Fame

Archie Marshall joins his two Edison coaches in TPS Athletics Hall of Fame

Eleven individuals and the 1979 Hale football team were inducted Thursday night.

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Nearly a dozen Tulsa Public Schools seniors and several teachers were recognized with Outstanding Senior and Distinction Awards at the first Career Tech banquet.

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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

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Ask Angi: How can homeowners make the most of their deck or porch this summer?

Ask Angi: How can homeowners make the most of their deck or porch this summer?

In the summer, decks and porches quickly become some of the most-used spaces around the home. Here's how to make the most of them.

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Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.

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