News

State House resolution condemns partisan impeachment

November 28, 2019

State Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, and Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed a House Concurrent Resolution asking their colleagues in both the House and Senate to condemn the actions of the U.S. Congress for pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump instead of performing the serious work prescribed to them by the Constitution, which…

Sex offenders must report

November 28, 2019

As of November 1, sex offenders residing with a minor child must now report to the statewide centralized Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline. Previously, only the parent, stepparent or grandparent of a minor had to report to the hotline. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, authored the bill at the request of DHS to better…

OCPA: The tribal gambling compacts need renegotiation

November 28, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY—A new report by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) highlights the need for Oklahoma to renegotiate its gaming compacts. “It’s clear from the data, Oklahoma casino operators are getting an incredibly special deal,” said Jonathan Small, OCPA president. “I encourage everyone to read this report. After doing so, there should be no…

Vet homelessness declines in Okla.

November 28, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced that veteran homelessness in the U.S. continued to decline in 2019. According to HUD’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report, the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness in 2019 decreased 2.1 percent, with 793 more veterans now having a roof over their heads….

$20 million given to cancer center

November 28, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine announces a $20-million gift from the Stephenson Family Foundation and Peggy and Charles Stephenson, the center’s namesakes and longtime supporters of The University of Oklahoma. The gift to the OU Foundation will expand the research mission of Stephenson Cancer Center. To extend the impact of the…

Thanksgiving gasoline prices rise

November 28, 2019

Tulsa gas prices have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.19/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 0.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 18.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the…

Pushing for more driver insurance

November 28, 2019

On November 15, the Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion (UVED) Program, a division of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, achieved the milestone of enrolling 10,000 citizens in its one-of-a-kind program. “Since last November, we have been working to address the problem of uninsured driving in Oklahoma,” said Amanda Arnall Couch, UVED Program Director. “Having 10,000 fewer…

Vote to open liquor stores on Sundays

November 28, 2019

On March 3, Tulsa County citizens will vote on whether or not to let liquor stores open on Sundays. The Tulsa County Commission unanimously approved a ballot question to be on the March 3 ballot, which is the date of the presidential primary. Liquor store owners complained that the latest wave of liberalization of the…

Water bill hike

November 21, 2019

$542 – $1,665 ave. costs Utility rates for Tulsa residents rose again in November. The City Council approved the higher utility rates based on the recommendation of the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority and the Stormwater Drainage and Hazard Mitigation Advisory Board. Most residential utility customers saw a 6% increase in the combined water and sewer…

City closings

November 21, 2019

City offices will be closed on November 28-29 to celebrate Thanksgiving. Emergency responders will still be available. City offices will be closed on December 24-25 to celebrate Christmas and January 1 for New Year’s Day.