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KWGS’ Ben Abrams sat down with Whitney Chapman, Lee Roy’s sister, to discuss the accuracy of "The Lowdown" and how it has affected her family.
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He inspired 'The Lowdown,' but his family says the show is muddying fact and fiction
The show follows protagonist Lee Raybon, who is loosely based on late journalist Lee Roy Chapman.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
KWGS’ Ben Abrams sat down with Whitney Chapman, Lee Roy’s sister, to discuss the accuracy of "The Lowdown" and how it has affected her family.
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The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, or OKPOP, announced Friday it reached its goal of $18 million just one day before the funding deadline.
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OKPOP meets $18M funding goal, sets opening for 2028
The museum endured years of delays and budget shortfalls before receiving a lifeline from the state in the form of a matching grant.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, or OKPOP, announced Friday it reached its goal of $18 million just one day before the funding deadline.
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The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended this week after President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the government.
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Oklahoma’s senators discuss health care subsidies and the filibuster’s future
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended this week after President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the government.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended this week after President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the government.
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Though Mayor Monroe Nichols highlighted his proposed sales tax package at the annual State of the City address, it won’t be going anywhere for now. #tulsa
Mayor delivers annual State of the City address
Though Mayor Monroe Nichols highlighted his proposed sales tax package at the annual State of the City address, it won’t be going anywhere for now.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Though Mayor Monroe Nichols highlighted his proposed sales tax package at the annual State of the City address, it won’t be going anywhere for now. #tulsa
A specialized outreach team is helping Tulsa’s most vulnerable homeless population get into stable housing.
Ginnie Graham: Specialized Tulsa outreach team helps chronically homeless off streets
The Tulsa Day Center introduced the “Blue Team” three years ago.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A specialized outreach team is helping Tulsa’s most vulnerable homeless population get into stable housing.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has officially taken ownership of Tulsa’s new hospital, marking a major milestone in a project years in the making.
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VA takes ownership of new Tulsa hospital named for Sen. Jim Inhofe
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has officially taken ownership of Tulsa’s new hospital, marking a major milestone in a project years in the making.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has officially taken ownership of Tulsa’s new hospital, marking a major milestone in a project years in the making.
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The Federal Aviation Administration began cutting flights at major airports last week as the government shutdown continues to strain federal operations nationwide.
FAA flight cuts hit Tulsa as air traffic controllers work without pay during shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration began cutting flights at major airports last week as the government shutdown continues to strain federal operations nationwide.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration began cutting flights at major airports last week as the government shutdown continues to strain federal operations nationwide.
It’s been one year since an open mic at Kendall Whittier's Pancho Anaya Bakery started.
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‘Voces y Versos’ brings bilingual Tulsan artists together
It’s been one year since an open mic at a bakery started.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s been one year since an open mic at Kendall Whittier's Pancho Anaya Bakery started.
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Another round in the search for graves of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has concluded.
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9 more individuals unearthed at Oaklawn could be 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Another round in the search for graves of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has concluded.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Another round in the search for graves of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has concluded.
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The city of Tulsa is touting its efforts at clearing out a homeless camp by getting people into housing.
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City touts clearing of homeless camp along Arkansas River
The city of Tulsa is highlights its efforts at clearing out a homeless camp by getting people into housing.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The city of Tulsa is touting its efforts at clearing out a homeless camp by getting people into housing.
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Tulsa’s top elected officials are deciding whether to hold an election on a sales tax increase.
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Mayor, councilors clash on speed of sales tax vote proposal
Mayor Monroe Nichols pushed hard for a referendum at a Tulsa City Council committee meeting, which became heated at times.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tulsa’s top elected officials are deciding whether to hold an election on a sales tax increase.
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“So over the past four years, we’ve seen the equivalent of 18 years’ worth of inflation,” Parks said.
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Rising costs delay ODOT projects across Green Country
An Oklahoma Department of Transportation engineer says inflation is continuing to affect its long-term construction plans, pushing back major projects across Green Country.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“So over the past four years, we’ve seen the equivalent of 18 years’ worth of inflation,” Parks said.
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Frustrated residents challenged the attorney representing the owners of the former Vista Shadow Mountain Apartments, demanding answers about the group’s plans for the property during a town hall Monday at Union High School.
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Tulsans question redevelopment plans for former Vista Shadow Mountain Apartments
Frustrated residents challenged the attorney representing the owners of the former Vista Shadow Mountain Apartments, demanding answers about the group’s plans for the property during a town hall Monda...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Frustrated residents challenged the attorney representing the owners of the former Vista Shadow Mountain Apartments, demanding answers about the group’s plans for the property during a town hall Monday at Union High School.
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Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols is pushing for a citywide vote on a slightly increased sales tax rate.
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Nichols pushes for vote on city sales tax increase
If the proposal is tentatively approved by council, Tulsans would vote yay or nay on the increase in an election Feb. 10.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols is pushing for a citywide vote on a slightly increased sales tax rate.
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Tulsans may see groups of signature gatherers around town until January.
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Organizers share 'a lot of enthusiasm' as signature gathering for open primaries kicks off
Organizers need to get more than 172,000 signatures by Jan. 28 in order to get SQ836 on the next ballot.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Tulsans may see groups of signature gatherers around town until January.
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City officials gathered Thursday night at the Tulsa Dream Center to conclude the latest round of community conversations.
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Mayor wraps latest community conversations by focusing on neighborhood needs
Mayor Monroe Nichols was joined by four panelists to discuss some of north Tulsa's most critical issues and hear questions from concerned residents.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
City officials gathered Thursday night at the Tulsa Dream Center to conclude the latest round of community conversations.
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The state senator who’s boosting sports betting says he still believes legal gambling on professional games is a good idea for Oklahoma.
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Lawmaker pushing sports betting still supportive despite NBA scandal
The state senator who’s boosting sports betting says he still believes legal gambling on professional games is a good idea for Oklahoma.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The state senator who’s boosting sports betting says he still believes legal gambling on professional games is a good idea for Oklahoma.
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A decade after its creation, Patrick Gordon’s painting of a long-time Tulsa drag queen still speaks to viewers.
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At Philbrook, this portrait of a long-time Tulsa queen is finding new meaning
A decade after its creation, Patrick Gordon’s painting of Mrs. Lennox still speaks to viewers.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A decade after its creation, Patrick Gordon’s painting of a long-time Tulsa drag queen still speaks to viewers.
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The chasm is widening between NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that funneled federal dollars to public media until Congress killed that funding earlier this year.
Why public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this week
NPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The chasm is widening between NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that funneled federal dollars to public media until Congress killed that funding earlier this year.
Bono has criticized Trump for causing "unbelievable carnage" and in May defended Bruce Springsteen as "the only Boss in America" after the president blasted the New Jersey native for critical comments.
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'Founder of antifa was Woody': Annual Guthrie prize honors musicians critical of Trump
Bono and The Edge accepted the award on behalf of their Irish rock group for decades of activism tied to their music careers.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Bono has criticized Trump for causing "unbelievable carnage" and in May defended Bruce Springsteen as "the only Boss in America" after the president blasted the New Jersey native for critical comments.
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Students at the University of Tulsa have taken to a large group chat to organize a campus demonstration set for Thursday afternoon.
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Protest planned at TU as unproven rumor of new president spreads
A persistent rumor has been circulating on campus claiming that Tulsa’s U.S. representative would become the university’s next president. TU and the congressman have responded with a mixture of denial...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Students at the University of Tulsa have taken to a large group chat to organize a campus demonstration set for Thursday afternoon.
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Representatives from organizations that help the homeless gathered at Tulsa Day Center Wednesday to blast Gov. Stitt’s homeless encampment sweeps that began last month.
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‘Safe to who?’: Service providers blast governor’s Operation SAFE homeless sweeps
Representatives from organizations that help the homeless gathered at Tulsa Day Center Wednesday to blast Gov. Stitt’s homeless encampment sweeps that began last month.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Representatives from organizations that help the homeless gathered at Tulsa Day Center Wednesday to blast Gov. Stitt’s homeless encampment sweeps that began last month.
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Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at Oklahoma's State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state's power grid and water resources.
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'You can’t drink data': Oklahoma lawmakers analyze costs of growing data center industry
Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at the Oklahoma State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state’s power grid and water resources.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Lawmakers on Tuesday held an interim study at Oklahoma's State Capitol to examine the growing impact of large-scale data centers on the state's power grid and water resources.
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Over 680,000 Oklahomans could have their food assistance benefits cut off next week if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end, state leaders said Tuesday.
Over half a million Oklahomans could be cut off from SNAP at the end of the month
Over 680,000 Oklahomans could have their food assistance benefits cut off next week if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end, state leaders said Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Over 680,000 Oklahomans could have their food assistance benefits cut off next week if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end, state leaders said Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club.
Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown effects worsen
President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club.