Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Tulsa firefighters responded to an overnight fire at Robertson Elementary Monday at 10 p.m. that damaged one classroom and caused smoke and water damage in several others (no injuries were reported), and Tulsa Public Schools closed the school Tuesday for cleanup.
A Comanche County judge unsealed over 30 State Farm documents showing internal messaging that focused on reducing full roof replacements on wind and hail claims.
Attorneys say the records could affect local homeowners as CEO testimony is set for depositions ahead of a December trial.
Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff named an asteroid after Cyrus Avery and presented it to his family during a Route 66 centennial ceremony held at Tulsa Community College.
The event linked local history with space (honoring the father of Route 66).
Robertson Elementary closed Tuesday after an overnight fire, and Tulsa Public Schools said the cause is unknown while a decision on Wednesday's reopening is pending.
Sand Springs Public Schools held a ribbon-cutting for its new middle school built with 2024 bond money; students have attended since last week and a parking lot and bus loop will be finished by Christmas break (offering expanded science labs and modern learning spaces).
Tulsa Public Schools are fixing HVAC systems in classrooms that have reached temperatures in the 80s, with crews working on about 180 repair orders while temporary measures keep rooms cool.
The Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association may request closures if conditions stay unsafe (conditions remain concerning for learning).
Tulsa City-County Library is marking Library Card Sign-up Month this September to show residents the free benefits of a library card including digital services, streaming media, and free classes; residents can apply online for a temporary card or visit a branch for a physical card.
Tulsa officials urge families to prepare for disasters this September by creating an emergency plan, assembling a basic kit (with food, water, and essential supplies) and signing up for trusted alerts to receive rapid information.
Les Callahan’s family continues to await claim information after a truck struck overhead lines and caused a power surge that damaged appliances nearly a year ago.
PSO says its staff have tried to contact the family — yet the Callahans insist they have not received any update.
Loose dogs triggered a second mail suspension on the 1000 block of North Irvington Avenue; USPS advises affected residents to pick up mail at Northeast Station (5313 E.
Independence Ave., Tulsa) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while officials work with animal control to restore service.
Safe Kids Tulsa Area hosted a free car seat check event in Owasso to help parents learn proper car seat installation.
Experts explained that correctly installed seats can reduce fatal injuries by 54 to 71 percent.
FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
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