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Man arrested after allegedly robbing man at knifepoint outside Cain's Ballroom

The victim told officers that he had given a ride to a man who said he was homeless, who then brandished a knife, demanded money and fled on foot from the scene.

 

Lee Enterprises teaming up with BH Media to manage Berkshire's newspaper, digital operations

Lee Enterprises Inc. has joined with BH Media Group Inc. in an agreement for Lee to manage Berkshire Hathaway’s newspaper and digital operations in 30 markets, beginning July 2.

 

Election Board official says voters are getting their ballots for medical marijuana state question

Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman says her agency has been unable to verify any instances where a voter was not given a ballot for the medical marijuana initiative.

 

Oklahoma Ethics Commission files lawsuit against Gov. Mary Fallin, legislative leaders

Executive Director Ashley Kemp has said the agency's fiscal year 2019 appropriation was very inadequate.

 

150 voters at midtown church cast ballots from vehicles after mix-up

The church remained locked when voting began at 7 a.m. because of a mix-up between precinct organizers and the church, according to Sam House, precinct organizer.

 

Tulsa police officer 'voting YES' on medical marijuana state question cites his law enforcement experience

“In 23 years, 6 months, 8 days, 3 hours, 22 minutes and 28 29 30 … seconds of my law enforcement career, I have never had a negative encounter with someone high on marijuana,” Sgt. Marcus Harper wrote on his…

 

Officials investigate after railroad tanker cars roll near north Tulsa street

The Tulsa Police and Fire departments responded late Monday after the three rail cars, which were sitting alongside the Osage Prairie Trail, shifted several feet before coming to rest just shy of the roadway in the 700 block of East…

 

Early voting suggests turnout could be bigger than 2016 presidential primaries

Tulsa County Election Board officials said Monday that early in-person voting and absentee ballot requests suggest turnout for the primary elections that conclude Tuesday could top 50 percent.

 

Blue Zones Project: Three days of activities to focus on how to make healthy-living choices easier to access

The Blue Zones Project draws lessons from the longest-living, healthiest communities in the world.

 

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