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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Eminent domain power struggle

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Eminent domain power struggle

Erin Conrad The struggle continues between Oklahoma property owners and power companies building transmission lines across the state. Despite the cancellation of the "National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor" that would have expedited power projects, some are still full steam ahead.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa nonprofits concerned about potential freeze on federal grants

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa nonprofits concerned about potential freeze on federal grants

Ethan Wright Tulsa nonprofits, Hunger Free Oklahoma, and Housing Solutions reacted to the Federal Grant Freeze, highlighting potential impacts on critical services like SNAP-related benefits and housing assistance.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Understanding the surge in egg prices

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Understanding the surge in egg prices

Cal Day Egg prices in Oklahoma have surged to over $6 per dozen. Inflation is partially behind the rise in costs, but the 2022 avian flu outbreak is still impacting supply.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Major Upgrades At Tulsa International Airport

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Major Upgrades At Tulsa International Airport

Emory Bryan Lots of improvements have been made at the Tulsa International Airport over recent years. Now the federal government has added a $13 million grant for the new tower at the airport, increasing the federal share of the $110 million project.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans For Power Storage Facility Would Impact Hundreds Of Oklahoma Residents

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans For Power Storage Facility Would Impact Hundreds Of Oklahoma Residents

Tess Maune Thousands of acres of private land and more than 500 homes are at stake with the proposal to build a hydroelectric storage facility along Oklahoma's Kiamichi River.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How A New Law Will Change Paper Tag Replacement Window In Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How A New Law Will Change Paper Tag Replacement Window In Oklahoma

Kaitlyn Deggs A new law is changing how much time Oklahomans have to replace their paper tags with metal plates. Here's an Oklahoma's Own In Focus look at the changes.

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Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Jordan Tidwell People buying cars are facing the worst sticker shock in a generation. It's not just new vehicles, used car prices are going back up as well. On top of that, interest rates for loans and insurance costs have also skyrocketed.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Jordan Tidwell People buying cars are facing the worst sticker shock in a generation. It's not just new vehicles, used car prices are going back up as well. On top of that, interest rates for loans and insurance costs have also skyrocketed.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Erin Conrad The Federal Reserve sets the United States' monetary policy, including interest rates, which have been high for over two years. Those higher rates mean homebuyers in Tulsa are navigating the market during an uncertain time.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Erin Conrad The Federal Reserve sets the United States' monetary policy, including interest rates, which have been high for over two years. Those higher rates mean homebuyers in Tulsa are navigating the market during an uncertain time.

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LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

Samantha Rupe Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit to block the Los Angeles Zoo from transferring two aging elephants to the Tulsa Zoo, arguing the move violates their welfare.

LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

Samantha Rupe Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit to block the Los Angeles Zoo from transferring two aging elephants to the Tulsa Zoo, arguing the move violates their welfare.

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Brian Smallwood A man riding a motorcycle died during a crash involving a car in the eastbound lanes of the Broken Arrow Expressway on Monday.

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Brian Smallwood A man riding a motorcycle died during a crash involving a car in the eastbound lanes of the Broken Arrow Expressway on Monday.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Discover bizarre treasures at Tulsa's Oddities and Curiosities Expo—from unique antiques to freakish taxidermy. An eccentric collector's dream come true.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Discover bizarre treasures at Tulsa's Oddities and Curiosities Expo—from unique antiques to freakish taxidermy. An eccentric collector's dream come true.

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LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

LA Zoo sued over plan to move elephants to Tulsa

Samantha Rupe Animal rights activists have filed a lawsuit to block the Los Angeles Zoo from transferring two aging elephants to the Tulsa Zoo, arguing the move violates their welfare.

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Motorcycle rider, 37, killed in Broken Arrow crash on Highway 51

Brian Smallwood A man riding a motorcycle died during a crash involving a car in the eastbound lanes of the Broken Arrow Expressway on Monday.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Oddities and Curiosities Expo creeps into Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Discover bizarre treasures at Tulsa's Oddities and Curiosities Expo—from unique antiques to freakish taxidermy. An eccentric collector's dream come true.

Oklahoma's Own Zach Bryan buys historic church in Massachusetts for Jack Kerouac Center

Oklahoma's Own Zach Bryan buys historic church in Massachusetts for Jack Kerouac Center

Hannah Sedgwick The Oklahoma singer-songwriter is helping revive a long-stalled project honoring literary legend Jack Kerouac.

What to know about Tulsa International Airport’s emergency drill

What to know about Tulsa International Airport’s emergency drill

Ashley Jones The full-scale exercise won’t affect flights, but airport officials want travelers to know what’s happening and why.

CBC Global Ammunition to build $300 million facility at Pryor's MidAmerica Industrial Park

CBC Global Ammunition to build $300 million facility at Pryor's MidAmerica Industrial Park

Drake Johnson CBC Global Ammunition is one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world. The facility, with a planned groundbreaking in the fourth quarter of 2025, could create up to 350 jobs and produce all centerfire cartridges from 9mm up to 12.7mm.

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