Public Radio Tulsa

09/10/2026

Right now, millions of Monarch butterflies are making their twice-yearly migration across the continent. This month, they will pass through Oklahoma as they head south for the winter in Mexico.

Summer monarch butterflies live for just two to six weeks, but the migratory "super generation" born at the end of summer live for eight to nine months. This longer lifespan allows the brightly-colored insect time to fly south and spend winter in what is scientifically coined as a "reproductive diapause."

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Right now, millions of Monarch butterflies are making their twice-yearly migration across the continent. This month, they will pass through Oklahoma as they head south for the winter in Mexico.

09/10/2026

To fill the $12 million deficit, budget cuts being discussed by TPS include freezing salaries, reducing counselors and cutting athletic, fine arts and bus transportation programs.

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Tulsa Public School held their first of a series of community meetings last night to gather feedback on navigating the districts massive budget shortfall.

09/04/2026

As Oklahoma sets to kick off the long Labor Day weekend, Tulsa County has joined 56 other counties in announcing an immediate burn ban.

That means absolutely no outdoor fires of any kind. This applies to burning brush, trash or debris, as well as lighting campfires and conducting controlled burns.

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As Oklahoma sets to kick off the long Labor Day weekend, Tulsa County has joined 56 other counties in announcing an immediate burn ban.

08/26/2026

In a tight race, Republicans chose businessman and former State Senator Mike Mazzei as their nominee for governor.

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In a tight race, Republicans chose businessman and former State Senator Mike Mazzei as their nominee for governor.

08/26/2026

Mike Mazzei has won the Republican nominee for Oklahoma governor by a slim margin - only 2,020 votes. He will face Democrat Cyndi Munson in the November general election.

According to elections.gov, 100% of precincts are reporting. These are unofficial results at this time.

Stay tuned as results continue to pour in.

08/26/2026

Robert Franklin is the republican nominee for state superintendent. He will face Democrat Jennettie Marshall in the November general election.

Stay tuned for more updates as results continue to pour in.

08/26/2026

Oklahoma voters have rejected State Question 844.

SQ 844 would have given the legislature full authority to determine its own parameters for reimbursing counties, cities, and libraries for missed revenue due to the states five-year property tax exemption for eligible new or expanding companies.

Stay tuned for more updates as results continue to pour in.

08/25/2026

Runoff elections are being held today in Green Country and across Oklahoma. But what you see on the ballot will depend on your party affiliation and where you vote.

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What you see on the ballot will depend on your party affiliation and where you vote