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Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage
weather1 month ago

Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage

Five tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in the Tulsa metro and eastern Oklahoma areas, with widespread damage across north Tulsa including a roof blown off Tulsa Tech's Peoria Campus, uprooted trees, blown traffic signs, and power lines down. The NWS recorded tornado reports in Creek, Tulsa, Okfuskee, Rogers, and Okmulgee counties as storms continue to impact Green Country; authorities expect damage surveys in the coming days.

via KTUL|
#damage#oklahoma#storms
IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026
business1 month ago

IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026

IKEA announced Oklahoma’s first store will open in Tulsa in 2026—a 51,000-square-foot, smaller-format outlet at the former Belk site in Tulsa Hills Shopping Center—with no exact opening date yet; the plan is part of a broader U.S. expansion that includes other cities, while IKEA reported $5.3 billion in 2025 sales and over 61 million store visits; local leaders welcomed the project and more details will be released closer to opening.

via News 9|
#business#ikea#oklahoma
sports2 months ago

Larson Crashes Out as Bell Leads NASCAR Charge in 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

At the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, NASCAR stars including Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Jesse Love and Ty Gibbs competed; Larson led the Monday feature but crashed out of the 30-lap A Main, ending his bid for a third Chili Bowl title. Bell dominated the Race of Champions and finished eighth in the A Main after a late push. Love flipped on the last lap of the A Main and withdrew on Saturday, while Gibbs finished mid-pack and DNFed in the C Main. Other NASCAR entrants posted mixed results, with Creed debuting and advancing before being eliminated in Saturday action, and the rest of the field recording a range of outcomes across prelims to main events.

via NASCAR.com|
#chili-bowl#christopher-bell#kyle-larson
Tulsa Mayor Proposes $105M Reparations Trust for 1921 Race Massacre Victims
local-government10 months ago

Tulsa Mayor Proposes $105M Reparations Trust for 1921 Race Massacre Victims

Tulsa's new Black mayor, Monroe Nichols, proposes a $100 million private trust to support descendants of the 1921 Race Massacre through scholarships and housing, aiming to repair the historic racial injustice and economic damage inflicted on the Greenwood District, without direct cash payments to survivors or descendants.

via NBC News|
#black-community#greenwood-district#local-government
"The Outsiders: A Guide to Broadway's Spring Season 2024"
arts2 years ago

"The Outsiders: A Guide to Broadway's Spring Season 2024"

The cast and creative team of "The Outsiders" musical, headed to Broadway, took a trip across Tulsa, Oklahoma, to explore the setting of S.E. Hinton's iconic novel. The visit, which included a tour led by Hinton herself, aimed to connect the new musical version with the enduring legacy of the original story, as the team explored locations significant to the novel and movie adaptation, such as the Admiral Twin Drive-In.

via The New York Times|
#arts#broadway#musical
"Reviving Black Wall Street: Tulsa's Journey to Empowerment and Justice"
business2 years ago

"Reviving Black Wall Street: Tulsa's Journey to Empowerment and Justice"

More than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa is becoming a hub for Black entrepreneurs, with initiatives like Act House providing support and investment opportunities. Despite the city's difficult history, organizations like Build In Tulsa are working to empower minority-owned businesses and combat funding disparities. Entrepreneurs in Tulsa are finding inspiration in the city's history and are determined to create a thriving ecosystem for Black entrepreneurship, despite facing challenges in obtaining funding and government support.

via CNBC|
#black-wall-street#business#entrepreneurship
5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma and Kansas
natural-events2 years ago

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma and Kansas

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake centered near Prague in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, was felt across Green Country, causing excitement and some concern among residents. Seismologist Jacob Walter noted that the quake sent aftershocks into the Tulsa area, with reports of people feeling it in Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas. While there were no reports of injuries or major damage, the event left many startled and unable to immediately return to sleep.

via News On 6|
#aftershocks#earthquake#natural-events
Police Investigate Homicide After Recovering Body of Missing Tulsa Woman from Damaged Vehicle
crime2 years ago

Police Investigate Homicide After Recovering Body of Missing Tulsa Woman from Damaged Vehicle

The body of missing Tulsa woman Cassidy Ritchie was found in her abandoned car near Highway 412, and police are treating her death as a homicide. Her family confirmed her death and asked for privacy as they grieve. Police have questioned her recent husband, Chris Morland, who was booked into jail for a warrant from Texas. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact CrimeStoppers.

via News On 6|
#cassidy-ritchie#crime#homicide
"Police Investigate Homicide of Missing Tulsa Woman, Seek Good Samaritan"
crime2 years ago

"Police Investigate Homicide of Missing Tulsa Woman, Seek Good Samaritan"

The body of missing Tulsa woman Cassidy Ritchie was found by police underneath clothing in the back of her abandoned car, and her death is being investigated as a homicide. Her recent husband, Chris Morland, was questioned and booked into jail on an unrelated warrant. The Ritchie family released a statement thanking those who helped search for her and asking for privacy as they grieve. Police are urging anyone with information about suspicious activity on Highway 412 between Sunday and Tuesday to contact CrimeStoppers.

via News On 6|
#crime#family-statement#homicide
"Quinerly's Clutch Performance Leads Memphis to Edge Out Tulsa 78-75: A Recap and Analysis"
sports2 years ago

"Quinerly's Clutch Performance Leads Memphis to Edge Out Tulsa 78-75: A Recap and Analysis"

The No. 15 Memphis basketball team secured their seventh consecutive win with a narrow 78-75 victory over Tulsa, thanks to a last-second three-pointer by Jahvon Quinerly. Nae'Qwan Tomlin and David Jones led the scoring for Memphis with 17 points each, while PJ Haggerty scored 27 for Tulsa. The game also saw a concerning injury to Memphis guard Caleb Mills and a strong second-half comeback attempt by Tulsa, highlighted by Carlous Williams' three-point shooting.

via Commercial Appeal|
##aac#jahvonquinerly
Remembering Tulsa's Beloved Pastor and Gospel Artist, Carlton Pearson
obituary2 years ago

Remembering Tulsa's Beloved Pastor and Gospel Artist, Carlton Pearson

Tulsa megachurch pastor and gospel recording artist, Carlton Pearson, passed away at the age of 70 after battling cancer. Pearson founded the Higher Dimension Megachurch in the 1980s, where thousands gathered to worship. Known for his powerful preaching and music, he touched the lives of many and was regarded as a father figure by those who knew him. Pearson's journey took a turn when he embraced the Gospel of inclusion, leading to the loss of everything but finding support from the All Souls Unitarian Church. His impact as a historian and mentor in the gospel and church community will be remembered.

via KTUL|
#carlton-pearson#gospel#megachurch
Tulsa, NY, NJ, Baltimore, and Upstate NY: The Rising Tech Hubs
technology2 years ago

Tulsa, NY, NJ, Baltimore, and Upstate NY: The Rising Tech Hubs

Tulsa has been designated as a "Tech Hub" by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $75 million in federal funding. The Tulsa Hub for Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA) will focus on advanced autonomous technologies such as unmanned aerial systems, drones, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The funding will be used to transform Tulsa into a global leader in autonomous systems, creating economic opportunities and aiming to secure a significant share of the global market. The consortium behind the proposal includes 50 public- and private-sector partners, with a focus on equity and inclusion.

via Tulsa World|
#autonomous-technologies#economic-development#federal-funding