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Oklahoma sales tax holiday around the corner
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will hit the stores and internet Friday through Sunday for a back-to-school sales tax holiday. State, city and county sales taxes won’t be collected on clothing and footwear if the sales price of the item is less than $100. The holiday does not apply to back-to-school supplies, such as backpacks and […]
Texas Based Energy Company Looking To Build Battery Farm In Oologah
A Texas-based energy company is asking Rogers County to help pay for a large 20-acre battery farm in Oologah. Rogers County Commissioner Steve Hendrix said the board always strives to attract new businesses to Rogers County, but Project Olive is something they’ve never seen before. “We’re very proactive in...
UPDATE: Power Restored in Bartlesville
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, PSO is reporting power has been restored to most customers impacted by the outage. The traffic light at Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road is still out, as is electric service to some of the businesses in the area. We're told this was a planned outage as crews are working on the transmission line behind Lee Lake Park.
Claremore Continues Storm Debris Cleanup
Folks in Claremore are still dealing with a huge amount of debris left behind from May's tornado. The cleanup job is proving to be a massive undertaking, but the city is chipping away as fast as it can to make headway. The city manager says there are still several weeks of work to go.
Tulsan Darren Dale at Sea during RIMPAC
In the photo below, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Darren Dale, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, combats a class bravo fire in the main engine room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. This is the same type of ship and annual RIMPAC exercise featured in the science fiction movie “Battleship.”
New Ownership Coming To Tulsa Restaurant, Bar After Former Co-Owner Was Arrested
A Tulsa restaurant that shut down when one of its owners was charged with sexually assaulting employees will soon reopen under new ownership. The former Goat Restaurant and Bar will now be called The Gold Standard Bar and Kitchen and will open in a month. “Out with the old, in...
Solo turn: Native Tulsan Arthur Thompson releases new music
Drummer, vocalist and native Tulsan Arthur Thompson may have left the city six years ago, but his heart still firmly remains here. Thompson, who recently moved to Nashville after time in both LA and San Diego pursuing his solo career, released his third single, “Oasis,” this spring. Recorded in his hometown at Jung Jacob Song’s Black Box Studio, Thompson’s joyful cover of the original song made famous by Roberta Flack features Tulsa musicians David John (guitar), Cortez Johnson (bass), Melody Dunlap (backing vocals), John Gilutin (keyboard and mixing) and the group Monkey Fist Horns. Thompson’s son, Arthur Thompson Jr., shot the accompanying video in Nashville.
From the editor: Wrapping up summer and gearing up for school and all the fall performing arts
As the editor of TulsaPeople, Tulsa’s city magazine, I know there is a lot going on in the metro — from the amazing live music scene and the gamut of sporting events to a lively food culture and the numerous arts communities that call Tulsa home. Sometimes summer...
Broken Arrow mayor selected for Patriotic Mayor Award
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee and Mayor Nikki Lloyd of Bethany have been selected by the Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart for the Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award. “Both mayors are amazing ladies who do so much for the military and our veterans,” said Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart State Commander Larry Van Schuyver. “When you see someone working 24/7 honoring veterans, how can you not admire her?”
Archaeologists Find Several Burials Under Removed Tree At Oaklawn
Archeologists found several grave shafts under the oak tree that was recently removed in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This week part of the team is working to excavate by hand to get a closer look at burials exposed last week. The other part of the team is still using the backhoe to look at other areas.
Die-hard Sooners rank OU's stadium as Oklahoma's top choice for ashes spreading: Poll
The University of Oklahoma's fight song lyrics, "I'm a Sooner born and Sooner bred and when I die, I'll be Sooner dead," may actually reflect OU fans' last wishes, according to a recent poll. The poll conducted by Choice Mutual revealed that OU's Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is Oklahomans' top choice...
New online M.S.N. degree to advance nurses’ careers
The University of Tulsa is excited to announce a new, online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree that offers four, distinct specialization tracks. The program addition is in keeping with the School of Nursing’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and engaging students in innovative learning experiences, thereby preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Final opportunities to ride in a 100-year-old vintage car this summer at The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
SAPULPA – Officials with the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum are reminding the public they have less than two months to take part in the third-annual vintage car rides. The vintage car rides take place every Saturday morning starting at the museum. Currently, guests can ride in a 1923 Packard and drive to Pretty Water Lake. A driver is provided and the car rides take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., weather permitting. The rides will run through the end of September.
Hinton Restaurant Manager Helps Coworker After Unexpected Childbirth
A routine shift at a restaurant in Hinton turned into much more very quickly after an employee happened to give birth while working. The manager of the Subway in Hinton said she was covering her employee’s shift after she complained of feeling sick and took a break to visit the bathroom.