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Billionaire George Kaiser backed Tulsa’s $465 million transformation of its riverfront

Tulsa transformed an underused stretch of the Arkansas River into Gathering Place, a 66-acre public park backed by billionaire George Kaiser’s foundation. Opened with playgrounds, trails, sports facilities and gathering spaces, the privately funded project became one of the city’s major public destinations. Its planned expansion eventually brought the park…

The Times of India · Oct 8

At age 9, Thomas Gilcrease got 160 acres; 18 years later, it had 32 producing oil wells

In 1899, nine-year-old Thomas Gilcrease received a 160-acre land allotment in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered nearby, his property had 32 producing wells by 1917. The wealth from oil later supported his collecting passion and helped preserve a vast record of American Indian history, art and culture at the museum…

The Times of India · Oct 1

College Football Week 2 Winners and Losers: Oregon’s Dan Lanning Leads a Saturday of Overthinking

Fortune favored the bold, but not the reckless.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13

An Oklahoma woman rented out her late father’s home, then found the locks changed and a disputed sale agreement; it took over a year to regain the property

A Tulsa woman faced a year-long legal battle after a tenant changed locks on her father's home. The tenant falsely claimed he had purchased the property for a small sum. Police could not intervene as the dispute was deemed civil, not criminal. A judge recently granted a default judgment in…

The Times of India · Jul 30

TikTok Influencer Sara Gilson Shot Dead by Estranged Husband Days After Accusing Him of Being a Paedophile

Sara Gilson, a Tulsa hairstylist, was killed by her estranged husband in a murder-suicide, weeks after accusing him of abuse. Her death raises concerns about protective order enforcement.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Man arrested for obscenity at DC Reflecting Pool after calling Oklahoma State Troopers ‘clowns’

"Go back to Tulsa!"

We Got This Covered · Jun 24

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project in Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Oklahoma woman shows job interview outfit. Now everyone’s begging her to change before it’s too late: ‘Recruiter here: don’t do this again’

Dressing to impress is crucial in a job interview. Employers assess your appearance the moment you enter the room; therefore, outfit choices can certainly make or break your chances of landing the position. So, it can be tricky to decipher if you’ve chosen the best one. It’s why Tulsa-based TikTok…

The Mary Sue · Jun 17

What Happens When Both Drivers Tell Different Stories After a Crash

Tulsa roads can get tense fast when traffic backs up near highways, business areas, and busy intersections where drivers are trying to merge or turn at the same time

inkl · Jun 15

American Criterium Cup: Skylar Schneider and Dario Rapps win series openers for elite riders at Saint Francis Tulsa Tough

Kendall Ryan goes second in women's photo finish at Blue Dome Criterium on Friday night

Cycling News · Jun 7