By Denise Brewer

Tulsa, OK – Hear a recap of Friday morning's top local stories

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – When Mayor Bartlett took office in December of last year, the City of Tulsa sales tax revenues were in a historic decline, and it was apparent that expenses needed to be reduced in the general fund to balance the budget. Bartlett stated that all departments should share in the cuts, including the Mayor's office.

By Rich Fisher

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Due to the recent reductions in staffing, the Tulsa Police Department has
been forced to evaluate ways to maintain the staffing levels in order to
respond to priority 911 calls. As a result, the department has temporarily
suspended responding to certain property crimes and report calls.

By KWGS News

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Tulsans hear from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. She made two stops in Tulsa today. She made stops at ORU's Mabee Center and at a luncheon at the Southern Hills Marriott. Rice received a standing ovation after being introduced by Mayor Bartlett at O-R-U.

Public Radio Tulsa – Speaking of Faith host Krista Tippett's latest book, Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit, will be released February 23. Drawn from the program, the conversations in this profoundly illuminating book reach for a place too rarely explored in the ongoing exchange of ideas the nexus of science and spirituality.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – A measure to allow school districts to use state textbook allocations for instructional expenses passed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Wednesday. Sen. Gary Stanislawski said Senate Bill 1784 would help school districts struggling financially due to budget cuts.

By Denise Brewer

Tulsa, OK – Hear a quick recap of Thursday morning's top local news stories.

By Associated Press

Warner,OK – Arson fire damages Warner arena

WARNER, Okla. (AP) State fire officials say a blaze that heavily damaged an all-purpose arena in Warner was deliberately set.

The fire erupted at the RangeLine Arena before dawn on Tuesday. The flames were so intense, they burned through the metal roof and warped the beams of the 46,400 square-foot building, which hosts everything from motorcycle races to rodeo events.