Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen to retire Sept. 30
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen will retire Sept. 30 after more than 47 years with the department. The city will begin a civil-service search.
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Tulsa Seeks Developers for Housing Projects at Multiple Sites
Tulsa has opened a housing-development proposal process for multiple sites, with proposals due Aug. 12 and a possible contract date in September.
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Tulsa Public Schools families urged to finish back-to-school checklist before Aug. 19
Tulsa Public Schools students return Aug. 19. Families should complete the district’s required return-to-school form and verify transportation, schedules, health records and school supplies.
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Tulsa voters face an August 25 city election after the July 31 registration deadline
Tulsa voters registered by July 31 can prepare for the August 25 city election, with the absentee-ballot request deadline and in-person voting dates still ahead.
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Tulsa voters face Aug. 25 municipal election and utility-franchise decision
Tulsa’s 2026 municipal general election is scheduled for Aug. 25. City Council materials also list a proposed 20-year Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise ordinance that calls for voter approval at a special election.
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Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen announces retirement after nearly five decades of service
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen plans to retire after nearly 50 years of service, the city announced July 20. The city has not disclosed his final day or a timeline for choosing a successor.
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Oklahoma IT Symposium scheduled for Aug. 19–20 in Tulsa
The Oklahoma IT Symposium is scheduled to bring training, keynote speakers and a daylong symposium for the state’s IT community to Tulsa on Aug. 19–20, 2026.
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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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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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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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Tulsa police chief to retire as department plans new downtown patrol division
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen is retiring after nearly five decades of service. Separately, Tulsa Police plans a fourth patrol division focused on downtown and nearby areas, expected to begin operating at the end of August.
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Tulsa launches 18 pre-approved home plans aimed at easing housing construction
The City of Tulsa has launched 18 sets of pre-approved housing plans intended to help builders move through residential development more easily, quickly and affordably.
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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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Tulsa targets July 31 to close municipal jail and move detainees
Tulsa is targeting July 31 to move most municipal detainees to David L. Moss, but transport, medical screening, oversight and costs remain unsettled.
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OTC approves nearly $950M CIRB plan—Tulsa County road & bridge work
Tulsa OK drivers: OTC approved the updated CIRB 2027–2031 plan, with nearly $950M statewide for county road replacements and bridge work.
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Tulsa cooling stations open as dangerous heat continues
Tulsa’s cooling stations are open, and the city says EMSA logged 48 heat-related responses and 30 transports as hot weather persists.
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Tulsa school fraud case grows as AG and DA charge former TPS executive and two others
Prosecutors allege a scheme involving more than $779,000 in voter-approved Tulsa Public Schools bond money, paid for bogus roof engineering work.
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Tulsa flood watch update: 4500 S Sheridan closure, “turn around, don’t drown”
Tulsa — City warns flood watch is in effect through this afternoon and lists 4500 S Sheridan Ave closed. “Turn around, don’t drown.” Plan alternate routes.
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Tulsa voters decide a $609 million TPS bond on April 7. What the four propositions would fund
Tulsa OK – Tulsa voters are deciding four separate Tulsa Public Schools bond questions totaling $609 million on April 7, with repairs, tech and buses at stake.
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TPS Bond Vote, Infill Zoning Debate and State Transportation Agenda Lead Tulsa Headlines
Tulsa, OK – April 3, 2026 – Voters weigh a $609M TPS bond, city leaders debate infill zoning, and state transportation officials set an April 6 agenda.
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Tulsa Weighs Utility Upgrades, Housing Incentives and Port Expansion Plans
Tulsa, OK – April 2, 2026 – City leaders review utility rate updates, new housing incentives and expansion plans at the Tulsa Port.
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Tulsa Weighs Hotel Tax Hike, Housing Pause, and Data Center Moratorium
Tulsa, OK – April 1, 2026 – City leaders debate a hotel tax increase, pause affordable housing funds, and halt new data centers amid growth concerns.