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June 19, 2013
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Plan for new Tulsa park to be unveiled

The final plan for A Gathering Place for Tulsa park along Riverside Drive will be unveiled Tuesday - a moment officials at the George Kaiser Family Foundation have been anxious to see come for nearly seven years.

Find stories, interviews and photos about the upcoming Tulsa park designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh and his team of architects.

 
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Heat comes back in OT to force game 7

LeBron James' 32 points and Ray Allen's 3-pointer gave the Miami Heat a chance to come back in OT. The Spurs led by 10 going into the fourth quarter.

 
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Gov. Fallin announces French aerospace manufacturer for Grove

The 2013 Paris Air Show yielded a new aerospace manufacturer for Grove, where Australian firm Ferra Engineering will expand with a new 20-person facility.

 
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Now not the time for a public-safety tax

There's no doubt that Tulsans consider public safety to be a top priority.

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3rd place for the Okies

The Okies from Muskogee are coming home.

 
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Blizzard 2011
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1st anniversary of blizzard falls on balmy mid-60s day

1st anniversary of blizzard falls on balmy mid-60s day   2/1/2012

Usually a 20-minute commute from Jenks, the drive to work that morning took two hours and 20 minutes in white-out conditions at the height of the storm.
Mother Nature's extremes hit Oklahoma in 2011

Mother Nature's extremes hit Oklahoma in 2011   12/18/2011

The hottest summer in U.S. recorded history, the lowest temperature in state history, record snowfall in Tulsa and deadly tornadoes.
Heat, drought devastate Oklahoma's farmers

Heat, drought devastate Oklahoma's farmers   12/18/2011

Driving across open pastures in December, Lyle Blakley would usually need a four-wheel drive.
Snowstorms cost city $2.5 million

Snowstorms cost city $2.5 million   4/2/2011

The city spent a total of $2,477,636 in employee overtime, materials, independent contractor fees and equipment to respond to February's twin snowstorms, calculations show.
Pantries still struggling to meet food demand

Pantries still struggling to meet food demand   2/19/2011

The snow might have melted, but area food pantries are scrambling to meet increased demand resulting from the storm.
What blizzard?: Weather takes area on wild ride

What blizzard?: Weather takes area on wild ride   2/18/2011

Will Rogers was a bit off: Turns out, if you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a week.
Tip Off

Tip Off   2/13/2011

Bartenders, stylists and others struggle through winter storm that keeps customers (and tips and paychecks) away.
What to do about money problems due to storms

What to do about money problems due to storms   2/13/2011

After being cooped up inside for days and missing work, some snow-struck individuals may find themselves struggling with finances.
Tulsa-area companies report huge losses from big winter storms

Tulsa-area companies report huge losses from big winter storms   2/13/2011

Residents of northeast Oklahoma will long remember the twin winter storms of 2011. But for area businesses, the impact from the heavy snowfalls also may linger on their bottom lines.
Tulsans glad to be out of the house

Tulsans glad to be out of the house   2/13/2011

This has been the winter of our discontent.
Storm costs accumulate

Storm costs accumulate   2/13/2011

The city has spent roughly $2.3 million for snow removal, salt application, waterline repairs and contractors as a result of a historic series of winter storms that began Feb. 1.
Financial blow may be as big as storms

Financial blow may be as big as storms   2/13/2011

The double-shot of heavy snow this month likely will have a financial impact on the Tulsa area that runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars, an economist says.

Medical community collaborated in storm   2/13/2011

Just as city workers organize street plows and residents stock up on groceries and other supplies, Tulsa's medical community prepares for significant events like last week's record snowfall.
Missed days frustrating for Oklahoma educators

Missed days frustrating for Oklahoma educators   2/13/2011

Snow has brought education to a standstill in Oklahoma this winter as some districts have closed their doors for more than two weeks.
Blizzard of 2011 commemorative print and page now available for order

Blizzard of 2011 commemorative print and page now available for order   2/13/2011

Tulsa World photo editor Christopher Smith captured the impact of northeastern Oklahoma's worst winter storm in history. Own the historic commemorative print shown above on high-quality photo paper suitable for framing. The print measures 18 inches by 24 inches and is available for $25, which includes shipping and handling, and mailing tube.
Plowing reveals pothole problems

Plowing reveals pothole problems   2/12/2011

Even after the snow and ice are gone, Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews will continue fighting the effects of the recent storms.

Schools to decide on makeup days   2/12/2011

Tulsa-area school districts are moving closer to decisions on making up snow days after record snowfall kept most area schoolchildren home nine days in a row.

Extreme: Temps forecasted to go from icy to hot   2/12/2011

The difference between boiling and freezing is 100 degrees Celsius.
Rural communities rely on each other to dig out

Rural communities rely on each other to dig out   2/12/2011

Digging themselves out from up to 4 feet of snow, the folks around rural Grand Lake took pride in their rugged independence Friday.

County, city differ on pay policies for snow days   2/12/2011

Roughly 700 full-time Tulsa County employees will be paid for five days they did not work when county offices were closed during recent snowstorms, officials said this week.
Warmer temperatures begin in Tulsa area

Warmer temperatures begin in Tulsa area   2/11/2011

After hitting minus 12 degrees Thursday, Tulsa temperatures are expected to jump above freezing into the 40s today.
Broken Arrow animal sanctuary benefits from cattles' demise

Broken Arrow animal sanctuary benefits from cattles' demise   2/11/2011

Between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds of beef were donated to Safari's Interactive Animal Sanctuary after the cattle froze to death earlier this week.

Red Cross needs blood donors   2/11/2011

After this month's record-breaking snowfall and its resulting travel difficulties, the American Red Cross is calling for all eligible, able blood donors to give.
Heaviest hit areas find some relief

Heaviest hit areas find some relief   2/11/2011

Areas hardest hit by the latest snowstorm and record-low temperatures began to creep out of the lull Thursday.
Snow goes fruity in giant dessert

Snow goes fruity in giant dessert   2/11/2011

Sno-cones usually hibernate until little kids ditch their mittens in favor of sticky fingers and swimsuits. But Josh Juarez, the 25-year-old owner of Josh's Sno Shack, woke the 13-foot Yeti of the sno-cone world Thursday morning.
Piled up snow days create concern

Piled up snow days create concern   2/11/2011

As most Tulsa-area students stay home for a ninth-consecutive snow day Friday, parents and teachers are ready to get back to normal.
Snow variety leaves road hazards on Tulsa streets

Snow variety leaves road hazards on Tulsa streets   2/11/2011

City crews continued to make significant progress on snow removal from major streets, but many hazards remained on the roadways, officials warned Thursday.
Brrrrtlesville: City in Oklahoma gets down to minus 28

Brrrrtlesville: City in Oklahoma gets down to minus 28   2/11/2011

At the same time Bartlesville was experiencing minus 28-degree weather Thursday morning, the South Pole was only 23 degrees below zero.
Grand Lake area paralyzed by almost 50 inches of snow

Grand Lake area paralyzed by almost 50 inches of snow   2/11/2011

Residents of many towns around Grand Lake are reeling from the storms that dropped almost 50 inches of snow in the past two weeks.

Oklahoma snowstorm causes two deaths, dozens of injuries   2/11/2011

Two deaths across the state have been attributed to this week's snow and frigid weather.
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