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11/08/2024

Core samples taken at Newblock Park in search for graves of 1921 Race Massacre victims

The City of Tulsa continues its search for the remains of people murdered in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

11/08/2024

Oklahoma’s senior U.S. senator addressed area business executives at a luncheon in Pryor on Thursday, answering questions about the country’s change in leadership while appealing for feedback on tax policy.

11/07/2024

While officials at the event shared excitement, some Coweta residents have mixed feelings.

(Image & Story: Max Bryan/KWGS)

Construction for the Muscogee Nation's $100 million casino in Coweta is underway.

11/07/2024

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11/06/2024

Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House

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(Image: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images; Story: Franco Ordoñez/NPR)

Becoming just the second president to be defeated and then reelected to a subsequent term, former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Harris and will be the 47th president.

11/06/2024

Here are unofficial Nov. 5 election results for the Tulsa area.

11/06/2024

Results are in! Monroe Nichols wins Tulsa Mayoral race.

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(Skyline Image: Mathieu Brossais/Wikimedia Commons; Monroe Nichols Image: Dana Walton/Campaign Photo)

11/06/2024

LIVE BLOG: Tulsa election updates & results 2024

(Skyline Image: Mathieu Brossais/Wikimedia Commons)

Up-to-date coverage of local elections in the Tulsa metro area from KWGS News.

11/06/2024

Three states have been called for U.S. presidential candidates. Follow along for LOCAL and national results on our live blog:

Up-to-date coverage of local elections in the Tulsa metro area from KWGS News.

11/05/2024

Tune in at 6pm this evening for coverage throughout the night on the presidential election and key Congressional races from NPR, and results of Tulsa's mayoral, city council, and key state legislative races from your 89.5 KWGS News team.

(Images: Election/Sinisa Maric via Pixabay, Tulsa Skyline/Wikimedia Commons)

11/05/2024

Some Tulsans met Monday night to hear soothing words before Election Day Tuesday.

Some Tulsans met Monday night to hear soothing words before Election Day.

11/04/2024

Tulsa’s two remaining mayoral candidates have shared their views on various aspects of the city’s budding public transit system.

Tulsans will elect their next mayor Nov. 5. What do the candidates think of the city’s growing public transportation infrastructure?

11/04/2024

Several government and local non-profit organizations are looking to bring four autonomous vans to north Tulsa as part of a public transit pilot program by spring 2026.

(Image: Rutger van der Maar/via Flickr, Story: Ben Abrams/KWGS)

Tulsa could soon be the first city in Oklahoma to use self-driving vehicles for public transit, but community input is needed first.

11/04/2024

The aroma of spices and peppers emanates from a lime green food truck near the Memorial and 15th intersection in Tulsa.

11/03/2024

Early Sunday morning, severe storms swept across Oklahoma.

Early Sunday morning, severe storms swept across Oklahoma. Most of the damage at this time is reported in western Oklahoma, where at least three tornadoes touched down.

11/02/2024

One of the last known living survivors of a notorious racist attack is stumping for presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

11/01/2024

Congratulations to our KWGS News Reporters Ben Abrams and Max Bryan, and News Director Elizabeth Caldwell for winning 7 Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Pro Chapter awards!

We are proud to recognize their dedication to bring our listeners excellent, trusted reporting. We'd also like to give a special recognition to KGOU, KOSU, and the reporters at StateImpact Oklahoma in their award achievements and collaboration on news you depend on.

Please join us in congratulating our KWGS News team, as we would not be celebrating this success without YOUR support!

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10/31/2024

Some higher ed offices in Tulsa are on the move.

(Image & Story: Zach Boblitt/KWGS)

Some higher ed offices in Tulsa are on the move.