Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power, recently announced a pilot project to convert its electric distribution system in Owasso to new gridSMARTsm technology. The gridSMART system is designed to improve reliability and safety, and provide customers with unprecedented information and control over their energy usage and electric bills.
Read MoreState Chamber of Oklahoma President and CEO Fred Morgan will address the Tulsa Press Club at its Page One Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Morgan succeeded longtime chamber executive Richard Rush in April.
Read MoreMayor Bartlett and Police Chief Chuck Jordan have announced that two helicopters will be back up in the air this weekend for patrols.
Both helicopters will continue to be maintained and will be in the air at the same time only during an emergency or disaster situation, as has been the past policy for the air patrol. Two flight crews will trade between the helicopters for patrolling.
Read MoreTulsa Habitat for Humanity in partnership with Hilti, will construct Oklahoma’s first
Build and Move home during the Tulsa State Fair, September 30 through October 10, 2010.
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! is bringing a colossal party on ice to the Tulsa State Fair! This all-new show visits Tulsa from Thursday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 3 for ten performances at Expo Square Pavilion. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, Aug. 14.
Read MoreThe sixth annual Jenks Car and Truck Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 18 from noon to 7 p.m. at Tulsa Technology Center’s Riverside Campus.
Read MoreThe American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is promising to be a big event for small equines and their fans. The 2010 AMHR National Championship Show will determine the nation’s top Miniature Horses during an action packed week at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, September 9 -19.
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TULSA, Okla. — Winners of the Great Plains Journalism Awards, which recognize outstanding work in newspapers, magazines and websites, were announced Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa.
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Jim Bridenstine, Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, has resigned from the Tulsa Air and Space Museum (TASM) to pursue his first aspiration: flying. In March, Bridenstine rejoined the Navy as a pilot in the reserves. While he could continue to serve both the museum and the Navy, he has determined that it would be best for the museum to have consistent, onsite leadership. “During the next year, I am going to spend time away for training and deployments. The museum should have a leader that is available daily.”
Read MorePersons with lung or heart disease should be aware that increased pollution may cause them to experience adverse health effects.
Read MoreMayor Dewey Bartlett said today he agrees with the Tulsa City Councilors who have stated it’s time to move forward with mediation. Bartlett is asking that mediation be scheduled to begin next week.
Read MoreMayor Dewey Bartlett said today he agrees with the Tulsa City Councilors who have stated it’s time to move forward with mediation. Bartlett is asking that mediation be scheduled to begin next week.
Read MoreA local anonymous donor will match funds received by Owasso Community Resources through grant money on a dollar-for-dollar basis through December 31, 2010. Owasso Community Resources announced the program, designed to increase the dollars coming into the organization, on June 21, 2010.
Read MoreExpressway lighting that was turned off last November to save $240,000 from the City’s budget will be re-illuminated Sept. 1.
The City’s traffic engineering staff, which oversees expressway and street lighting and traffic signals, has been working with PSO to make sure lighting circuits are ready to energize.
Read MoreBeginning August 7, 2010, customers within the 918 area code in the state of Oklahoma should start dialing ten-digits, that is, the Area Code + Telephone Number when making local calls.
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