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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 6h

Representatives from organizations that help the homeless gathered at Tulsa Day Center Wednesday to blast Gov. Stitt’s homeless encampment sweeps that began last month.
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‘Safe to who?’: Service providers blast governor’s Operation SAFE homeless sweeps

Representatives from organizations that help the homeless gathered at Tulsa Day Center Wednesday to blast Gov. Stitt’s homeless encampment sweeps that began last month.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 11h

Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at Oklahoma's State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state's power grid and water resources.
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'You can’t drink data': Oklahoma lawmakers analyze costs of growing data center industry

Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at the Oklahoma State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state’s power grid and water resources.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 13h

Over 680,000 Oklahomans could have their food assistance benefits cut off next week if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end, state leaders said Tuesday.

Over half a million Oklahomans could be cut off from SNAP at the end of the month

Over 680,000 Oklahomans could have their food assistance benefits cut off next week if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end, state leaders said Tuesday.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 1d

President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club.

Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown effects worsen

President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 2d

A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.

Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world

A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite...

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 2d

Tulsa received a symbol of international friendship this weekend with the unveiling of a replica of the historic Caja de Agua fountain, a gift from the city's Mexican sister community, San Luis Potosí.
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Tulsa Botanic Garden unveils gift from Mexican sister city

Tulsa received a symbol of international friendship this weekend with the unveiling of a replica of the historic Caja de Agua fountain, a gift from the city's Mexican sister city, San Luis Potosí.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 4d

Several city blocks in Tulsa were packed with protestors Saturday.
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Tulsans participate in nationwide No Kings protest against Trump administration

Several city blocks in Tulsa were packed with protestors Saturday.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 5d

A new children’s biography about famed Oklahoman and "Invisible Man" author Ralph Ellison is now on bookshelves.
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New children's biography explores life of Ralph Ellison

A new children’s biography about famed Oklahoman and "Invisible Man" author Ralph Ellison is now on bookshelves.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 6d

Domestic violence related 911 calls in Tulsa have dropped significantly over the past several years, falling from 23,441 in 2016 to 15,649 last year.
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Domestic violence calls in Tulsa decline, but one expert worries about what the decrease means

Domestic violence-related 911 calls in Tulsa have dropped significantly over the past several years, falling from 23,441 in 2016 to 15,649 last year.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 6d

Crews have begun digging at Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa for a fifth time in the hopes of uncovering more victims of the 1921 Race Massacre.
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Officials, experts still considering feasibility of future excavations in search for 1921 Race Massacre victims

As crews hope to uncover more evidence of massacre victims at Oaklawn Cemetery, potential mass grave sites elsewhere in Tulsa could prove more difficult.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 6d

Relatives of former slaves owned by the Muscogee Nation are objecting to a transfer of city land to the tribe.
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Muscogee Freedmen object to transfer of sacred tribal land as citizenship bids languish

Relatives of former slaves owned by the Muscogee Nation are objecting to a transfer of city land to the tribe.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 7d

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters.

Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 7d

Nearly half of Oklahoma households struggled to afford necessities in 2023, according to a new report.

Raising the minimum wage could reduce eviction rates, data shows

Nearly half of Oklahoma households struggled to afford necessities in 2023, according to a new report. The limited income of 45% of households in the state has priced many families out of their homes,...

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 8d

Tulsans needing to handle a Muscogee Nation traffic ticket are getting a break with the opening of the tribe’s first local traffic court.

Muscogee Nation opens traffic court in Jenks

Tulsans needing to handle a Muscogee Nation traffic ticket are getting a break with the opening of the tribe’s first local traffic court.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 8d

Tulsa celebrated Native American Day on Monday with its ninth annual event at Dream Keepers Park.
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Tulsa celebrates Native American Day with messages of unity and tribal sovereignty

Tulsa celebrated Native American Day on Monday with its ninth annual event at Dream Keepers Park.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 8d

A recent state law meant to provide some abuse victims sentencing relief in criminal cases may need tweaking, two of the measure’s authors said.

Law may need ‘tweaking’ after Oklahoma inmate files for sentencing relief, officials say

OKLAHOMA CITY – A recent state law meant to provide some abuse victims sentencing relief in criminal cases may need tweaking, two of the measure’s authors said.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 9d

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers.

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday d...

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 9d

Developer tackles another iconic property: Price Tower

Rotary Club of Tulsa President Carl Vincent opened Wednesday’s meeting with a story from the past, recalling the days when the club met at the Mayo Hotel in the 1960s.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 12d

Tulsa officials announced Wednesday a fifth excavation in search of 1921 Race Massacre victims. It will once again take place at Oaklawn Cemetery starting next week.

Tulsa launches fifth excavation for 1921 Race Massacre victims

The city has uncovered the identities of previously unknown victims through DNA thanks to excavations at Oaklawn Cemetery.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 12d

At least 40 people gathered outside the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center in downtown Tulsa Wednesday evening to protest Tulsa County’s contract agreement with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to hold immigration detainees.

Tulsa ICE protesters take their message to county jailhouse

At least 40 demonstrators rallied outside the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center calling for the sheriff’s office to end a contract agreement with immigration enforcement.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 14d

Amy Hagerman, a professor of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University, said farmers are dealing with the impacts of multiple "black swan" events, rare and unpredictable disruptions.

OSU agricultural economy professor cites ‘black swan’ events behind industry’s bailout need

The Trump administration is expected to announce a bailout plan for U.S. farmers this week as soybean producers in Oklahoma and across the country struggle with falling prices and rising costs.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 15d

As massive data centers begin popping up across Oklahoma, Indigenous organizers are sounding the alarm.

Indigenous environmental advocates say data centers risk water, culture and informed consent

As massive data centers begin popping up across Oklahoma, Indigenous organizers are sounding the alarm.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 21d

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said he was notified Wednesday that more than $8 million in state funds would be cut from local mental health treatment services.
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Mayor: state to cut $8 million in mental health funds for Tulsa

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said he was notified Wednesday that more than $8 million would be cut from local mental health treatment services.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 22d

The more than 500-acre hyperscale data center project, Project Clydesdale, passed unanimously by the Tulsa County Commissioners on Monday.
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Tulsa County Commissioners unanimously pass Project Clydesdale

The more than 500-acre hyperscale data center project, Project Clydesdale, passed unanimously by the Tulsa County Commissioners on Monday.

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Public Radio Tulsa @publicradiotulsa.bsky.social · 23d

Fulton Street Books & Coffee, one of the few remaining independent bookstores in #Tulsa, announced in mid-September that it would be shutting down after five years of operation in Tulsa’s #GreenwoodDistrict.
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‘The social climate is very different;’ Fulton Street owner talks how state law and a local downturn led to closure

Onikah Asamoa-Caesar says a combination of economic and social factors led to the decision to close in Tulsa and move to New Jersey.

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