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After nearly dying, Air Force vet who began smoking at age 6 urges others to quit smoking

The Tulsa Health Department is focusing especially on military personnel, who are far more likely than civilians to smoke.

 

Tyrone Elias, longtime owner of Jamil's restaurant, dies at 80

He owned Jamil's restaurants in Oklahoma City and Houston before returning to Tulsa after his father's death in 1977.

 

Storms cause damage in Bartlesville; more possible early Wednesday morning

Damaging wind gusts would be the primary concern with any storms that develop overnight, forecasters said.

 

Man shot in torso in north Tulsa, police involved in pursuit

A man was found shot in the torso and police were involved in a pursuit following the shooting on Tuesday afternoon.

 

Police identify elderly man killed in home invasion; he had a 'heart of gold,' his pastor says

James Rosenlieb, 80, who was shot and killed about 4:40 a.m. Monday during a home invasion, was a beloved member of his church.

 

Officers justified in fatal shooting of veteran with AK-47 in Owasso, district attorney says

Duane Preciado, 39, was shot and killed by the officers on the night of March 21 after he reportedly approached them and refused commands to drop his weapons.

 

One person dead after SUV hits Skiatook school bus head-on; no students injured in crash

Tulsa Police and Fire departments responded early Tuesday afternoon to northeast Tulsa where a Skiatook school bus and SUV collided head-on.

 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Tulsa County, surrounding area

Meteorologists said 70 mph winds gusts could damage mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings and cause "considerable tree damage."

 

Four Republicans, one Democrat seek House District 71 seat in central Tulsa

Four Republicans and one Democrat are vying to fill the open seat in Tulsa’s House District 71, with incumbent Katie Henke choosing not to run for re-election.

 

Tulsa nonprofit helps get basic supplies to needy medical clinics around the world

MSNI is a Tulsa-based organization, a project of Rotary Club District 6110, that collects and ships medical supplies to clinics in need around the world. They've filled and shipped 238 40-foot shipping containers to 40 countries in the last 26…

 

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