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Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
Tulsa’s Catholic community prepares to honor La Virgen de Guadalupe through dance, prayer
Catholics across Latin America celebrate the Virgin Mary for a dozen days leading up to Dec. 12. Here’s what the holiday means to Tulsans.
Catholics across Latin America celebrate the Virgin Mary for a dozen days leading up to Dec. 12. Here’s what the holiday means to Tulsans.
Tulsa’s Catholic community prepares to honor La Virgen de Guadalupe through dance, prayer
Catholics across Latin America celebrate the Virgin Mary for a dozen days leading up to Dec. 12. Here’s what the holiday means to Tulsans.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Tulsa’s Catholic community prepares to honor La Virgen de Guadalupe through dance, prayer
Catholics across Latin America celebrate the Virgin Mary for a dozen days leading up to Dec. 12. Here’s what the holiday means to Tulsans.
Catholics across Latin America celebrate the Virgin Mary for a dozen days leading up to Dec. 12. Here’s what the holiday means to Tulsans.
5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Dec. 11-13
From a holiday pickleball tournament to a pop-up boutique featuring beauty products and Indigenous art, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
From a holiday pickleball tournament to a pop-up boutique featuring beauty products and Indigenous art, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Dec. 11-13
From a holiday pickleball tournament to a pop-up boutique featuring beauty products and Indigenous art, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Dec. 11-13
From a holiday pickleball tournament to a pop-up boutique featuring beauty products and Indigenous art, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
From a holiday pickleball tournament to a pop-up boutique featuring beauty products and Indigenous art, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
Broken Arrow leaders want to build a new airport. They’re studying what it will take.
Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city wants its own airport — but says it wouldn’t be commercial or compete with Tulsa.
Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city wants its own airport — but says it wouldn’t be commercial or compete with Tulsa.
Broken Arrow leaders want to build a new airport. They’re studying what it will take.
Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city wants its own airport — but says it wouldn’t be commercial or compete with Tulsa.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Broken Arrow leaders want to build a new airport. They’re studying what it will take.
Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city wants its own airport — but says it wouldn’t be commercial or compete with Tulsa.
Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city wants its own airport — but says it wouldn’t be commercial or compete with Tulsa.
More murals are planned for Route 66. Here’s where they could be headed.
More art is headed to east Tulsa ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.
More art is headed to east Tulsa ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.
More murals are planned for Route 66. Here’s where they could be headed.
More art is headed to east Tulsa ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
More murals are planned for Route 66. Here’s where they could be headed.
More art is headed to east Tulsa ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.
More art is headed to east Tulsa ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.
Volunteers remove 500 invasive trees from Chandler Park
Experts say redcedar trees are helping spread lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy in humans.
Experts say redcedar trees are helping spread lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy in humans.
Volunteers remove 500 invasive trees from Chandler Park
Experts say redcedar trees are helping spread lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy in humans.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Volunteers remove 500 invasive trees from Chandler Park
Experts say redcedar trees are helping spread lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy in humans.
Experts say redcedar trees are helping spread lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy in humans.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson is bringing new book ‘Superhero’ to Tulsa
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in O Brother Where Art Thou and most recently The Lowdown, is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in O Brother Where Art Thou and most recently The Lowdown, is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson is bringing new book ‘Superhero’ to Tulsa
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in O Brother Where Art Thou and most recently The Lowdown, is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Actor Tim Blake Nelson is bringing new book ‘Superhero’ to Tulsa
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in O Brother Where Art Thou and most recently The Lowdown, is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.
Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in O Brother Where Art Thou and most recently The Lowdown, is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.
Muscogee Nation officials offer next steps in complying with Freedmen citizenship ruling
Muscogee Nation leaders are beginning to change tribal policy in response to a court order requiring the tribe to grant citizenship to Freedmen descendants, or those whose ancestors were formerly enslaved by…
Muscogee Nation leaders are beginning to change tribal policy in response to a court order requiring the tribe to grant citizenship to Freedmen descendants, or those whose ancestors were formerly enslaved by…
Muscogee Nation officials offer next steps in complying with Freedmen citizenship ruling
Muscogee Nation leaders are beginning to change tribal policy in response to a court order requiring the tribe to grant citizenship to Freedmen descendants, or those whose ancestors were formerly enslaved by the tribal nation.
tulsaflyer.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Muscogee Nation officials offer next steps in complying with Freedmen citizenship ruling
Muscogee Nation leaders are beginning to change tribal policy in response to a court order requiring the tribe to grant citizenship to Freedmen descendants, or those whose ancestors were formerly enslaved by…
Muscogee Nation leaders are beginning to change tribal policy in response to a court order requiring the tribe to grant citizenship to Freedmen descendants, or those whose ancestors were formerly enslaved by…
300K Oklahomans face major spike in health insurance premiums. What does it mean for you?
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
300K Oklahomans face major spike in health insurance premiums. What does it mean for you?
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
tulsaflyer.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
300K Oklahomans face major spike in health insurance premiums. What does it mean for you?
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
Don’t sleep on this Tulsa tradition as Scrooge takes center stage in ‘A Christmas Carol’
American Theatre Company performs a restrained version of the classic Dickens tale, focused on Scrooge’s mortality and the miracle of everyday kindness.
American Theatre Company performs a restrained version of the classic Dickens tale, focused on Scrooge’s mortality and the miracle of everyday kindness.
Don’t sleep on this Tulsa tradition as Scrooge takes center stage in ‘A Christmas Carol’
American Theatre Company performs a restrained version of the classic Dickens tale, focused on Scrooge’s mortality and the miracle of everyday kindness.
tulsaflyer.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Don’t sleep on this Tulsa tradition as Scrooge takes center stage in ‘A Christmas Carol’
American Theatre Company performs a restrained version of the classic Dickens tale, focused on Scrooge’s mortality and the miracle of everyday kindness.
American Theatre Company performs a restrained version of the classic Dickens tale, focused on Scrooge’s mortality and the miracle of everyday kindness.
$92M headed to Tulsa-area groups for cancer research, maternal health and more
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
$92M headed to Tulsa-area groups for cancer research, maternal health and more
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
$92M headed to Tulsa-area groups for cancer research, maternal health and more
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
Tulsa’s Charlotte Bumgarner teases new music at Mercury Lounge show
Decked out with holiday decor, Mercury Lounge welcomed the singer/songwriter for her final show of 2025.
Decked out with holiday decor, Mercury Lounge welcomed the singer/songwriter for her final show of 2025.
Tulsa’s Charlotte Bumgarner teases new music at Mercury Lounge show
Decked out with holiday decor, Mercury Lounge welcomed the singer/songwriter for her final show of 2025.
tulsaflyer.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tulsa’s Charlotte Bumgarner teases new music at Mercury Lounge show
Decked out with holiday decor, Mercury Lounge welcomed the singer/songwriter for her final show of 2025.
Decked out with holiday decor, Mercury Lounge welcomed the singer/songwriter for her final show of 2025.
Tulsa lawmaker John Waldron resigns from Oklahoma Democratic Party chairmanship
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, the chair of Oklahoma’s Democratic Party is resigning after just six months in the role.
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, the chair of Oklahoma’s Democratic Party is resigning after just six months in the role.
Tulsa lawmaker John Waldron resigns from Oklahoma Democratic Party chairmanship
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, the chair of Oklahoma’s Democratic Party is resigning after just six months in the role.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tulsa lawmaker John Waldron resigns from Oklahoma Democratic Party chairmanship
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, the chair of Oklahoma’s Democratic Party is resigning after just six months in the role.
Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, the chair of Oklahoma’s Democratic Party is resigning after just six months in the role.
TPS adds funding for school buses, career readiness to $600M bond proposal
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
TPS adds funding for school buses, career readiness to $600M bond proposal
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
tulsaflyer.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
TPS adds funding for school buses, career readiness to $600M bond proposal
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
Tulsa nonprofit chosen to lead new Oklahoma County jail Behavioral Care Center
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent…
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent…
Tulsa nonprofit chosen to lead new Oklahoma County jail Behavioral Care Center
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent jail hasn’t been secured.
tulsaflyer.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tulsa nonprofit chosen to lead new Oklahoma County jail Behavioral Care Center
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent…
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent…
East Tulsa’s homeless spent ‘24/7 outside.’ This winter, they have a warm place to stay.
Tulsa’s homeless resources are concentrated in downtown. A new shelter brings much-needed beds to the eastside, with plans to expand.
Tulsa’s homeless resources are concentrated in downtown. A new shelter brings much-needed beds to the eastside, with plans to expand.
East Tulsa’s homeless spent ‘24/7 outside.’ This winter, they have a warm place to stay.
Tulsa’s homeless resources are concentrated in downtown. A new shelter brings much-needed beds to the eastside, with plans to expand.
tulsaflyer.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
East Tulsa’s homeless spent ‘24/7 outside.’ This winter, they have a warm place to stay.
Tulsa’s homeless resources are concentrated in downtown. A new shelter brings much-needed beds to the eastside, with plans to expand.
Tulsa’s homeless resources are concentrated in downtown. A new shelter brings much-needed beds to the eastside, with plans to expand.
A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
tulsaflyer.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
Jackpot: How ‘90s leadership kicked off 35 years of gaming growth for Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation once struggled to make payroll each month. Now, the nation is delivering $85 million in dividends through its business operations.
Cherokee Nation once struggled to make payroll each month. Now, the nation is delivering $85 million in dividends through its business operations.
Jackpot: How ‘90s leadership kicked off 35 years of gaming growth for Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation once struggled to make payroll each month. Now, the nation is delivering $85 million in dividends through its business operations.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Jackpot: How ‘90s leadership kicked off 35 years of gaming growth for Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation once struggled to make payroll each month. Now, the nation is delivering $85 million in dividends through its business operations.
Cherokee Nation once struggled to make payroll each month. Now, the nation is delivering $85 million in dividends through its business operations.
Oklahoma fire prevention law ignites new costs for Tulsa food truck owners
Tulsa food truck operators are raising concerns over a state law that is costing them thousands to install new fire prevention systems.
Tulsa food truck operators are raising concerns over a state law that is costing them thousands to install new fire prevention systems.
Oklahoma fire prevention law ignites new costs for Tulsa food truck owners
Tulsa food truck operators are raising concerns over a state law that is costing them thousands to install new fire prevention systems.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Oklahoma fire prevention law ignites new costs for Tulsa food truck owners
Tulsa food truck operators are raising concerns over a state law that is costing them thousands to install new fire prevention systems.
Tulsa food truck operators are raising concerns over a state law that is costing them thousands to install new fire prevention systems.
Photos: Tulsans gather for Lights On: Glow on the Green
Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa was lit up for the holidays Dec. 5 with a night of live entertainment, a holiday market and a visit from Santa.
Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa was lit up for the holidays Dec. 5 with a night of live entertainment, a holiday market and a visit from Santa.
Photos: Tulsans gather for Lights On: Glow on the Green
Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa was lit up for the holidays Dec. 5 with a night of live entertainment, a holiday market and a visit from Santa.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Photos: Tulsans gather for Lights On: Glow on the Green
Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa was lit up for the holidays Dec. 5 with a night of live entertainment, a holiday market and a visit from Santa.
Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa was lit up for the holidays Dec. 5 with a night of live entertainment, a holiday market and a visit from Santa.
The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
New leadership elected at Tulsa City Council
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
New leadership elected at Tulsa City Council
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New leadership elected at Tulsa City Council
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
Tulsa City Council elected new leadership for the 2025-26 council year at the Dec. 3 meeting.
Little known state law leaves millions on the table for Oklahoma schools
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
Little known state law leaves millions on the table for Oklahoma schools
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Little known state law leaves millions on the table for Oklahoma schools
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
Oklahoma’s first business incubator catering to immigrant entrepreneurs was set to open this year. What happened?
The business incubator, now being referred to as the Eastside Business Center, was announced in February 2024. It hasn’t broken ground yet.
The business incubator, now being referred to as the Eastside Business Center, was announced in February 2024. It hasn’t broken ground yet.
Oklahoma’s first business incubator catering to immigrant entrepreneurs was set to open this year. What happened?
The business incubator, now being referred to as the Eastside Business Center, was announced in February 2024. It hasn’t broken ground yet.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Oklahoma’s first business incubator catering to immigrant entrepreneurs was set to open this year. What happened?
The business incubator, now being referred to as the Eastside Business Center, was announced in February 2024. It hasn’t broken ground yet.
The business incubator, now being referred to as the Eastside Business Center, was announced in February 2024. It hasn’t broken ground yet.
What in the TIF? This is how Tulsa uses taxes to fund development projects.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
What in the TIF? This is how Tulsa uses taxes to fund development projects.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
tulsaflyer.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What in the TIF? This is how Tulsa uses taxes to fund development projects.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.