@aWorldofKC

Local government reporter for the Tulsa World.

 Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Joined July 2010
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“The campaign unearthed it. The petitioners had been gathering this information and the campaign just added to it.” — Shar Agosto, attorney for Grand Jury Justice oklahomawatch.org/2026/10/16…

Tulsa DA Just Won Reelection. Now a Citizens’ Group Wants a Grand Jury to Investigate Him.  -...

Three months after Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler won reelection with nearly 60% of the vote, a citizens’ group called Grand Jury Justice has filed a petition seeking a grand jury...

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The 2026 general election will define the future of Oklahoma’s classrooms. What happens next? First Bell: Getting To Work For Oklahoma Students is a timely community forum and panel discussion hosted by Oklahoma Watch. We’re bringing together Oklahoma’s newly elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction and key public school leaders for a critical conversation on the road ahead. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Includes networking lunch) 📍 Where: OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, OKC Educators, parents, business leaders, and community members: reserve your spot today! 🎟️ Register here: oklahomawatch.org/first-bell…
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Major BOK Center upgrades hinge on Tulsans approving hotel guest tax increase, leaders say tulsaworld.com/news/local/bu… via @tulsaworld

Major BOK Center upgrades hinge on Tulsans approving hotel guest tax increase, leaders say

The vote is Nov. 3. Tulsa's downtown arena hasn't been updated since "the times of the BlackBerry, and that does not keep us competitive with Oklahoma City and Kansas City," Kathy Taylor pointed out...

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Tulsa's sheriff defends Flock cameras, challenges judge's ruling on privacy rights tulsaworld.com/news/local/cr… via @tulsaworld

Tulsa's sheriff defends Flock cameras, challenges judge's ruling on privacy rights

The ruling found a Tulsa County sheriff's deputy used the database to violate a woman's Fourth Amendment rights. Sheriff Vic Regalado said he wants the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on how automated...

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Tulsa Public Schools board votes to close 17 schools as proposed tulsaworld.com/news/local/ed… via @tulsaworld

Tulsa Public Schools board votes to close 17 schools as proposed

Combined, those closures are projected to save TPS $11.1 million. The proposal also calls on the district’s central office staff to come up with an additional $1.5 million in savings.

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Developer behind NOMA apartments has big plans for historic Hawk Dairies building tulsaworld.com/news/local/bu… via @tulsaworld

Developer behind NOMA apartments has big plans for historic Hawk Dairies building

Renters at what he's calling Hawk’s Dairy Block won’t be paying NOMA prices, Chris Ellison said, as his intent is to diversify housing costs in the burgeoning neighborhood.

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Political notebook: GOP money advantage 20-1 in state congressional races tulsaworld.com/news/state-re…

Political notebook: GOP money advantage 20-1 in state congressional races

Receipts to the GOP’s five U.S. House and one U.S. Senate nominees totaled $21,193,615. For Democrats, they were $1,174,489 — and 70% of that went to the 5th District’s Jena Nelson.

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No Kings rally in midtown Tulsa tulsaworld.com/news/local/ar… via @tulsaworld

No Kings rally in midtown Tulsa

Millions of Americans gathered in big cities and small towns on Saturday in a continuation of the popular No Kings protests. Several hundred participated in a rally in Tulsa. Above:

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OU report card: Gameplan worked, but the Sooners abandoned it in the fourth quarter tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg… via @tulsaworld

OU report card: Gameplan worked, but the Sooners abandoned it in the fourth quarter

OU dominated Kentucky through three quarters, but the Sooners get no high marks for a disastrous fourth quarter.

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Tulsa school closures: Board members weigh tough choices ahead of vote tulsaworld.com/news/local/ed… via @tulsaworld

Tulsa school closures: Board members weigh tough choices ahead of vote

One board member plans to drive potential reassigned-student transportation routes this weekend. Others are reviewing emails and financial documents. Monday, they'll face a consequential vote.

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Tedford and Croisant take different approaches in Oklahoma's 1st District race tulsaworld.com/news/state-re… via @tulsaworld

Tedford and Croisant take different approaches in Oklahoma's 1st District race

Randy Krehbiel spoke to the candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 vote about their campaigns, priorities and political challenges.

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IKEA announces Tulsa location opening date, store hours tulsaworld.com/news/local/ar… via @tulsaworld

IKEA announces Tulsa location opening date, store hours

IKEA, a home and furniture store, opens a Tulsa storefront at the end of next week.

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Playing for Holli: Tahlequah Sequoyah keeps teammate's memory alive at state tournament tulsaworld.com/news/local/ar… via @tulsaworld

Playing for Holli: Tahlequah Sequoyah keeps teammate's memory alive at state tournament

Holli Carnes died before her first regular-season softball game with Tahlequah Sequoyah. As her teammates head to state, her name and No. 18 go with them.

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@OklahomaWatchOct 15
A 2022 postal inspector general audit found Prosegur guards at 57 locations, with 35 of 115 lacking required background investigation approvals. Now the company is expanding its postal footprint. Tony Kimery has what we know about its Oklahoma presence. ow.ly/Vjwn50ZXRRl
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Bill Haisten: In Broken Arrow, 46 points per game and 'special opportunities' tulsaworld.com/sports/high-s… via @tulsaworld

Bill Haisten: In Broken Arrow, 46 points per game and 'special opportunities'

BROKEN ARROW – In many high school football camps, the flame isn’t burning in mid-October as it did a few weeks ago.

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Investor hints at big plans for Tulsa during Aspen Ideas Economy conference tulsaworld.com/news/local/bu… via @tulsaworld

Investor hints at big plans for Tulsa during Aspen Ideas Economy conference

Mayor Monroe Nichols said Lafayette Square has a track record of investing in communities in a way that improves the lives of ordinary people. Its CEO said the dedication of Tulsa's mayor is what...

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Ceremony in Tulsa celebrating new U.S. citizens marks full-circle moment for one tulsaworld.com/news/local/ar… via @tulsaworld

Ceremony in Tulsa celebrating new U.S. citizens marks full-circle moment for one

For years, Liliana Gutierrez Guerrero has helped others pursue their American Dream through her work at Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. On Wednesday, she became the first U.S. citizen in her...

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Update: Broken Arrow police chief put on leave; investigation expected to begin next week tulsaworld.com/news/local/cr…

Update: Broken Arrow police chief put on leave; investigation expected to begin next week

City Manager Michael Spurgeon tapped Deputy Chief Scott Bennett to immediately step in as the acting chief of police. This story is developing.

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Democratic candidates answer questions at University of Tulsa forum (Republicans decided not to participate). tulsaworld.com/news/local/go… via @tulsaworld

Democratic candidates answer questions at University of Tulsa forum

Cyndi Munson and Nick Coffey spoke to voters and answered questions Tuesday night in Tulsa. Their opponents, Republican candidates for governor and attorney general, Mike Mazzei and Jon Echols, were...

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Tulsa City Council rejects public safety oversight body tulsaworld.com/news/local/ar… via @tulsaworld

Tulsa City Council rejects public safety oversight body

Tulsa City Council members on Wednesday night rejected the latest effort to establish a public safety oversight body.

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