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Lawsuit blames Tulsa County deputies for repeatedly not intervening to prevent shooting death of mentally ill man with knives

The civil rights lawsuit alleges deputies failed in their appointed duty to transport Joshua Barre for mental-health care by not intervening to assist him with his "dangerous state of acute psychosis."Previously, Sheriff Vic Regalado praised the deputies for exercising restraint,…

 

Boy, 15, arrested after police say he fatally shot 17-year-old brother on accident

While being questioned by detectives, the teen said he removed the clip from the pistol, pointed the gun at his brother and pulled the trigger. He told them he did not know the gun still was loaded when the shooting…

 

Crash survivor talks about importance of seat belts as law enforcement's 'Click It or Ticket' campaign is underway

Authorities from across the state will actively seek out occupants of vehicles not wearing seat belts and issue them tickets.

 

Man accused in January shooting found Saturday dead in jail cell after suspected suicide

Tulsa County jail staff found Saturday a man, who was accused in the fatal shooting of a woman in January, dead in his cell.

 

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Locals Scouts awarded top honor

 

Hop Jam: Hanson-created festival attracts music, beer lovers to Tulsa's Arts District

The Hop Jam has been in existence for five years. A Hanson fan from Des Moines, Iowa, said she has been to the craft beer and music festival every year.Photo gallery: Scenes from the Hanson Brothers' The Hop Jam beer…

 

Tulsa Rotary's clean water efforts in Nicaragua among largest Rotarian aid projects worldwide

The Rotary Club of Tulsa has now drilled more than 500 water wells in Nicaragua over the last 16 years bringing clean drinking water to more than 200,000 people.

 

Michael Overall: Not every street in South Tulsa needs to have six lanes

With every new strip mall and drug store and street widening, the area loses a little more of its distinctiveness.

 

Expert: Well-managed low-water dams could help Arkansas River fish

The management strategy is all about keeping a balance between protecting fish populations, pleasing people, watching the weather and working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on flood control releases.

 

'Teaching is a political job': Educators get active as districts considering closing school on Election Day

Teachers say the influx of education-focused candidates and continued activism is a reflection of a growing awareness about the political nature of teaching.Photo gallery: 'If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here' Tulsa seniors thank their teachers who went…

 

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