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Sand Springs Veteran Gets New Roof With Help Of Nonprofit
A Sand Springs veteran finally has a new roof after a year of dealing with insurance to get it replaced. Veteran David Burton has been trying to get his roof repaired since the Father's Day Storm last year. His roof was deemed a total loss by insurance. “By the time...
Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma reached a new milestone on Monday with a new superintendent taking office in Oklahoma City Public Schools. For the first time, Black women are simultaneously leading the state’s two largest school districts, OKCPS and Tulsa Public Schools. Jamie Polk stepped into the OKCPS superintendent role on Monday, succeeding Sean McDaniel. Ebony […] The post Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
NorSun selects Tulsa, Okla., for its first U.S.-based factory
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 25, 2024 Norwegian solar energy company NorSun has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma, for its first U.S.-based factory, an initial planned investment of $620 million in a new 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer manufacturing facility. The expansion, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, will create 320 new direct jobs and provide critically needed domestic production of ingot and wafer capacity to meet the increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers, supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
Tulsa Community Pool Closed And Asking For Help After Storm Damage
A Tulsa community pool is still closed, right in the middle of swimming season, because of last week's storms. The Forest Creek Pool near 81st and Harvard is not funded by its neighborhood homeowners association or the City of Tulsa. It has memberships and is also open to the public.
Oklahoma AG's Office: Superintendent Lacks Authority to Decide Curriculum, In Reference To New Bible Requirement
The State Attorney General's Office said the State Superintendent does not have the legal authority to decide the content of curriculum that is taught in public schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters wants to require Oklahoma classrooms to implement the Bible in lesson plans. A Tulsa Public Schools Board member said...
Video: FOX23 Investigates: Vietnam Veteran connects with half-brother for the first time
We've told you about a Vietnam Veteran fighting cancer who had been searching for the father he never met. After a long search, Tulsa's Investigative Reporter Janna Clark found him. She also found a whole new family he never knew he had. In this update, FOX23 introduced the Veteran to his brother.
Tulsa Exceeds Federal Guidelines For Ozone Levels Twice In 2024
Tulsa has exceeded federal guidelines for ground level ozone two times already in 2024, and based on last year’s data, technically qualifies for a “non-compliance” designation from the EPA, according to INCOG Air Quality Manager Clint Johnson. He said the EPA is hesitant to issue designations on ozone standard at the moment while a new, more strict regulation is being considered.
Tulsa SPCA Takes Dozens Of Dogs From Hoarding Situation In Haskell County
The Tulsa SPCA is asking the public for help after it says it took in dozens of dogs and four cats from a hoarding situation in Keota down in Haskell County. Now, volunteers are working to check them all out and get them adopted. The Tulsa SPCA says a lot...
Broken Arrow offers tips on handling increased door-to-door solicitors
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow residents may see more door-to-door solicitors this time of year, and the city has some tips to help residents avoid them. City Manager Michael Spurgeon said solicitors are legally allowed to work in the community with the proper permit. However, for those...
Family-Owned Firework Stand In Tulsa Prepared For July 4th Holiday
We're just days away from the 4th of July! If you're shopping for fireworks, the sooner you buy, the better the selection. On this Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch, News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live at Kent Fireworks with a look at what they have. It is expected...
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and legal team announce next steps in reparations fight
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their legal team are announcing the next steps in their fight for reparations. A press conference was held at 11 a.m. in the Greenwood Cultural Center today, June 2. The lead attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors...
Owasso homeowners warned to avoid pond due to toxic algae bloom
Tulsa, Okla. — An Owasso homeowners Association is asking residents to stay away from the ponds in their neighborhood due to blue-green algae which is killing the fish. The Lake Valley Home Owner’s Association in Owasso took to social media asking residents to steer clear of one of several neighborhood ponds, saying there is blue-green algae present. that combined with the heat, shallow waters in the pond, and the chemicals caused the carp fish that lived there to die.
The Frontier grows staff to expand coverage of Tulsa
The Frontier has hired Garrett Yalch to expand its coverage of Tulsa. Yalch will report on city and county government and other Tulsa-area news. Yalch grew up in Tulsa and graduated in May from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in philosophy. He served two summer internships for The Frontier while in college, reporting on economic and racial inequality, education and the environment. Yalch also previously did an internship with the KOSU news and public affairs radio program Focus: Black Oklahoma.
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