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Ozone watch to be issued Wednesday for Tulsa area

The watch, which will go into effect on Wednesday, is in conjunction with "Ozone Alert Day" by the Indian Nations Council of Governments.

 

Extra Credit Blog: Lee decision left some unhappy, but provided a frank discussion of our past

Monday ended with Tulsa's oldest elementary school retaining most of its original name — the surname of a Confederate general. It left many frustrated. And it left TPS Superintendent Deborah Gist in tears.

 

Man killed by Tulsa police shot single round after officers fired, department says

Walker said the man, who had been involved with burglaries, is an ex-convict, a status that precludes him from legally owning a firearm. When asked if officers knew of his criminal background prior to approaching the vehicle, Walker said they…

 

Jupiter will be at its brightest point of the year tonight

It’s unlikely Jupiter will get as many views as Ariana Grande’s tweet about the planet over the weekend, but the gas giant will shine brighter tonight than any other time this year as it nears its closest approach to Earth.

 

Pedestrian reportedly struck in midtown

Police dispatchers were called shortly before 1:15 p.m. to the 2100 block of South Sheridan Road.

 

Defense rests in Michael Bever quintuple murder trial; jury deliberation could begin Wednesday

Chief Public Defender Corbin Brewster told the court he had no further witnesses “in light of certain rulings” by the judge to prevent him from exploring alleged police misconduct in the investigation.Related: 'I know I was lying most of the…

 

Tulsa police identify two women found shot to death in man's apartment

Authorities identified Monday the two women who were found shot to death at a south Tulsa apartment complex. Amber Dawn Foreman, 27, and Pricila Ochoa, 22, were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds in an apartment reportedly belonging to Rolando…

 

'I know I was lying most of the time when I was talking to the police,' Robert Bever says in younger brother's quintuple murder

Assistant District Attorney Sarah McAmis revealed Robert Bever wrote in a journal that chronicled his plans to kill his family and others, "I can't think of anyone I'd rather rampage with" than his brother Michael. The final entry in Robert's…

 

Lee school to retain surname; school board changes Jackson Elementary name to Unity Learning Academy

The Tulsa school board approved on a 4-3 vote renaming the school "Lee School."Committee recommendation for Lee Elementary School name stays the same; Jackson could be named 'Unity'You know Lee. Who are the other TPS schools named after?

 

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