Oklahoma City begins construction on $18.7 million Clara Luper Civil Rights Center
Oklahoma City announced July 23 that construction had begun on the 48,370-square-foot Clara Luper Civil Rights Center, funded by MAPS 4 and the OKC 2025 Bond.
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Oklahoma unveils statewide strategy to pursue growth in the space economy
Oklahoma’s Commerce Department announced a new framework with state aerospace partners intended to coordinate existing assets and attract space-industry growth.
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Tulsa voters to decide Aug. 25 on 20-year Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise
Tulsa voters are scheduled to consider a proposed 20-year Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise on Aug. 25, including a 4% franchise rate on gross receipts.
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Critical utility repairs close East 36th Street in Tulsa
Tulsa announced July 23, 2026, that critical utility repairs would close East 36th Street between South Gary Place and South Harvard Avenue.
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Oklahoma City’s 2025 drinking-water report records zero violations
Oklahoma City’s annual 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report says the municipal system recorded zero drinking-water violations and met or exceeded federal and state standards.
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Oklahoma sets Aug. 25 runoff primary schedule; absentee requests due Aug. 10
Oklahoma’s next election is the Aug. 25, 2026 runoff primary. The State Election Board lists an Aug. 10, 5 p.m. deadline to request an absentee ballot and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. polling hours.
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Tulsa police chief Dennis Larsen to retire after nearly five decades of service
The City of Tulsa announced July 20, 2026, that Police Chief Dennis Larsen will retire after what the city described as nearly five decades of service.
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Oklahoma City’s 2025 water report finds no drinking-water violations
Oklahoma City’s annual 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, released June 30, 2026, reports zero drinking-water violations and says the city’s water met or exceeded applicable federal and state standards.
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Oklahoma’s July 1 sunset deadlines created different futures for OETA and other state bodies
Oklahoma’s sunset deadlines did not shut every affected body down at once. OETA remains funded through fiscal year 2027, while DEQ advisory councils and the Indian education council ended as statutory bodies and the chiropractic board entered a wind-down period.
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Jones Public Schools enters 2026-27 under new state fentanyl-awareness requirements
Rain’s Law requires Oklahoma school districts to provide annual, research-based fentanyl-abuse prevention and drug-poisoning awareness instruction to students in grades 6 through 12. In Jones, that puts Jones Middle School and Jones High School at the center of implementation questions before the district’s August 13, 2026, first day of school.
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Tulsa Gas and Diesel Prices Ease, Still Well Above Last Month
AAA’s August 1 Tulsa metro averages show regular gas at $3.771 and diesel at $4.797, with both easing short term but remaining higher than a month ago.
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Cushing oil inventories remain near tank-bottom levels
Cushing’s crude inventory fell to 18.599 million barrels for the week ending July 24 as EIA explains tank bottoms and reviews minimum storage levels.
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Oklahoma AG demands delayed roof-claims report by July 31
Attorney General Gentner Drummond asked Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready to release Oklahoma’s delayed roof-claims examination, findings and workpapers by July 31.
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Mead drivers face fall work zones as ODOT advances Roosevelt Bridge replacement
Mead-area drivers should watch for summer preparation and anticipated fall construction as ODOT advances the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge replacement on U.S. 70.
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Stilwell Approves $45,000 Contract for Wastewater Project Services
The Stilwell City Council approved up to $45,000 for administrative services tied to a wastewater project, but funding and construction remain unresolved.
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Moore-Area Gas Prices: Regular Flat, Diesel Eases in AAA Check
Moore-area drivers are seeing a split fuel trend: AAA’s July 29 Oklahoma City metro check held regular at $3.705 while diesel eased to $4.661.
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Oklahoma Voters Have Until July 31 to Register for the August Runoff
Oklahoma voters must register or update their information by Friday, July 31, for the August 25 runoff primary. Absentee requests are due August 10, and early voting runs August 20-22.
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LeFlore County approves three Windstream fiber permits near Poteau
Poteau OK — LeFlore County approved three Windstream fiber permits, including one at a Poteau address, but the records do not confirm construction or service dates.
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Stillwater’s Remington Ranch case now includes a bankruptcy filing
Stillwater’s Remington Ranch nuisance case and a June bankruptcy filing have not resolved the questions facing renters, the city or the property owner.
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SH-11 crash renews Kay County concerns as Kaw City project remains years away
Blackwell-area drivers use SH-11 toward Kaw City, where a July 15 crash renewed attention on a planned 3.91-mile safety reconstruction now listed for 2028.
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Oklahoma Medicaid fraud case widens as AG probes thousands of enrollments
Oklahoma’s Medicaid agency says thousands of residents may have been fraudulently enrolled as the attorney general examines oversight and fraud referrals.
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Oklahoma City seeks input on Classen Boulevard corridor plan
Oklahoma City residents, businesses and commuters can help shape a Classen Boulevard plan focused on transit, safety, housing and development through Aug. 31.