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1. TCC announces $57 million renovation to Metro Campus (publicradiotulsa.org) — Tulsa Community College's downtown Metro Campus is getting a $57 million overhaul, modernizing decades-old labs and student spaces that many locals still use. Funded through a public-private partnership, the renovation will transform the Academic Building and Student Union, with a December groundbreaking and about 18 months of construction planned to better serve Tulsa students.
2. OSU president wants to explore possible merger between Tulsa Community College and OSU Tulsa (kjrh.com) — A potential merger between OSU-Tulsa and Tulsa Community College could reshape how local students earn affordable four-year degrees without leaving Tulsa. Leaders stress nothing formal is proposed yet, but say deeper partnerships, more transfer options, and stronger ties to Tulsa employers are all on the table as discussions continue.
3. More homeowners speak out about power surge damage (fox23.com) — Tulsa homeowners in one neighborhood are still searching for answers and accountability after a truck snagged a low-hanging utility line last year, triggering a power surge that caused thousands of dollars in damage to their homes. Several residents say insurance claims have been denied and no company has accepted responsibility, while a damaged cable still hangs at the scene as they push for someone to step up and make things right.
4. $45 million in settlements later, Tulsa city councilors try again to create police oversight office (newson6.com) — Tulsa city councilors are advancing an ordinance to create an independent Office of Review and Oversight of Public Safety, with a civilian board monitoring serious cases involving police, fire, and other departments. Supporters say it could improve trust and accountability after costly settlements, while the new police chief questions whether an outside monitor is necessary before a possible September 23 vote.
5. Tulsa med spa employee says women stole $1,500 after posing as customers (newson6.com) — A Tulsa med spa employee says two women posing as customers stole cash and cards from her office, leading to about $1,500 in losses and a multi-agency police investigation. The Awe Spa incident has prompted tighter security while staff urge other Tulsa businesses to watch for red flags without losing their welcoming approach to customers.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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