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01/17/2025

Oklahoma’s top insurance official is criticizing the findings of a federal report on home insurance coverage and severe weather fueled by climate change.

The Senate report focused on coastal states like Florida, California and Louisiana, which are seeing an increasing number of climate-related threats to homeowners.

01/17/2025

Tulsa has gotten rid of the opening invocation at council meetings following controversy surrounding a prayer last year.

Residents currently signed up to give an invocation remain on the list.

01/17/2025

Bone-chilling temperatures will envelop millions of Americans this weekend, shepherding in days of frigid temperatures and life-threatening conditions for next week.

Bundle up and prepare: People living "basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward" will see extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, a meteorologist says.

01/16/2025

As U.S. President Joe Biden warned in his farewell speech that “an oligarchy is taking shape” in the country, officials from Tulsa and beyond gathered to discuss how Oklahoma’s criminal justice system affects women.

As U.S. President Joe Biden warned in his farewell speech that “an oligarchy is taking shape” in the country, officials from Tulsa and beyond gathered to discuss how Oklahoma’s criminal justice system effects women.

01/16/2025

State commission continues fight to preserve wetlands

Oklahoma is trying to understand its wetlands better.

01/15/2025

What grade would you give School Supt. Ryan Walters for his job performance this year?

What grade you would give School Supt. Ryan Walters for his job performance this year?

01/15/2025

Local tourism officials worry major advertising budget cuts could hamper Route 66 centennial celebrations in 2026.

01/15/2025

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon.

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated Senate confirmati...

01/14/2025

We all have a soft spot in our hearts for something that reminds us of "the good ole days." Nostalgic toys we remember playing with growing up, those unique antiques that add personal character to our space, the thrill of trying to find a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner...here in Tulsa, there are numerous places to find vintage apparel, arcade games, furniture, and more.

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Here in Tulsa, there are numerous places to find vintage apparel, arcade games, furniture, and more!

01/14/2025

Green Country voters will go to the polls Tuesday.

01/14/2025

Country music star and Oklahoman Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.

01/13/2025

“As governor, I will keep standing strong with President Trump to secure our borders, deport illegals and stop the flow of drugs and crime,” Drummond said.

Drummond voiced strong support for law enforcement and President-elect Donald Trump.

01/13/2025

Recognizing with our Classical 88.7 KWTU station, your oasis of beauty and joy. Your home for Tulsa Symphony Orchestra broadcasts and the finest live performances. KWTU is your musical refuge in a stressful world.

01/13/2025

On this , we celebrate our dedication to our area. From community events like our Spelling Bee, to our staff fueling news and programming you love, Public Radio Tulsa is your community.

01/13/2025

The attorney representing the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre claims he and his clients learned of this week’s Department of Justice report on the massacre the same way most others did.

01/13/2025

Today is , a day to celebrate the dedication Public Radio and NPR share for trusted news every day. From wildfires, to podcasts, and culture, Public Radio Tulsa is here to serve you.

01/13/2025

Tribal nations are assessing President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.

01/10/2025

Tomorrow Circle Cinema is offering a look at war-torn Ukraine. The indie theater will be hosting an exclusive screening of a Sundance-acclaimed documentary.