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Local roundups from Tulsa and across Oklahoma, verified before publication.
ODOT Shuts the I-244 Ramp at the Inner Dispersal Loop for Bridge Work
The westbound off-ramp to 2nd Street closed in early August and stays shut through the rest of 2026 as the state rehabilitates downtown Tulsa's bridge deck.
Twenty Candidates, Six Contested Races: Tulsa's Council Map Is Set
Filing closed June 10 with four incumbents unopposed and every district except a few up for grabs on the August 25 ballot.
Tulsa Council Unanimously Approves the $1.227 Billion Budget
The June 17 vote adopted the mayor's FY2026-27 budget and capital plan with no dissent — a quiet close to a budget season that warned of higher utility bills.
Tulsa Schools Face a Recommendation to Close or Consolidate Campuses
A June 1 recommendation puts specific school buildings on the closure list as the district confronts years of shrinking enrollment and funding pressure.