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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Your Friday Tulsa news notes, a look around Oklahoma and a quick holiday poll

Plus, PSO rates go up and US-75 in Jenks is fully open again.

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News Notes

PSO rates

The voted 2-1 to approve another set of PSO rate increases on Nov. 5, with Chair Kim David casting the lone no vote. The rate case approves a 3.55% overall increase on residents, David said, and industrial customers will get refunds as bill credits. Tulsa Flyer

US-75

If you drive through Jenks, all lanes of US-75 at Polecat Creek are back open, according to Tulsa County. ODOT still needs to finish minor work and a final inspection. KJRH says the $4 million rehab started in January on a stretch that carries about 63,000 vehicles daily. Work paused early on after ODOT found a bald eagle's nest near the road. News On 62 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa

Zoo

The Tulsa Zoo welcomed three female Asian elephants from the Houston Zoo: Shanti, 36, and her daughters, Joy, 9, and Kirby, 1. They arrived Tuesday, Nov. 3, and aren't on exhibit yet, but you may occasionally see them in the Elephant Preserve Barn. The Journal Record also reported the arrival. KOAM News NowThe Journal Record

Shanti, 36, arrived in Tulsa with her daughters Joy, 9, and Kirby, 1

Source: KOAM News Now

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Angel Tree

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program opens Friday, Nov. 6, at noon at Woodland Hills Mall, where you can adopt Angels in person or online. This year's program includes more than 4,000 children and approximately 2,000 seniors. News On 6

Football

Heroics from Semaj Stanford, Jackson Ayers and backup QB Javen Crowley kept top-ranked Broken Arrow undefeated at unranked Edmond North. Tulsa World

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Around Oklahoma

Turnpike tolls

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved new toll schedules that take effect Jan. 5, 2027. Pikepass passenger vehicle tolls go up 15 cents per trip, about 7%, and vehicle classes drop from five to three. Oklahoma Voice reports the Oklahoma City-to-Tulsa trip for a Pikepass passenger vehicle will cost $5.75, up from $5.40. The Gilcrease Expressway also gets a required rate increase. News On 6Oklahoma Voice

The Oklahoma City-to-Tulsa Pikepass toll will rise to $5.75

Source: Oklahoma Voice

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Tornadoes

The National Weather Service in Tulsa confirmed two tornadoes in northeast Oklahoma from late Monday night, Nov. 2, into early Tuesday, Nov. 3. One was an EF0 south of Talala in Rogers County with estimated peak winds of 80 to 85 mph, and the other an EF1 near Adair in Mayes County. News On 6

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The Wrap

Running and beer drinking share a course on Saturday, Nov. 7, when the 21st Annual McNellie's Pub Run takes over downtown Tulsa. It's an annual downtown tradition where you can run or walk, and the pints are part of the deal. Cheers to the cooldown.

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  1. Thurs., Nov. 5Three new elephants arrive at Tulsa Zoo
  2. Wed., Nov. 4Tulsa voters approve a higher hotel tax, 5% to 9.9%
  3. Tues., Nov. 3Hillcrest is out of network with Aetna, and polls open at 7 a.m.
  4. Mon., Nov. 2Election Day is Tuesday, and Tulsa's animal shelter wants a $1 million match
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Today in Tulsato me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Your Friday Tulsa news notes, a look around Oklahoma and a quick holiday poll

Plus, PSO rates go up and US-75 in Jenks is fully open again.

The TLDR

  1. Corporation Commission approves higher PSO rates, 2-1
  2. All lanes of US-75 at Polecat Creek are open again
  3. Tulsa Zoo welcomes three Asian elephants from Houston
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Tulsa ZooTulsa Zoo welcomes three new Asian elephants from the Houston ZooTulsa Zoo has three new elephants. Shanti, 36, and her daughters, Joy, 9, and Kirby, 1, arrived from the Houston Zoo on Tuesday, Nov. 3. KTUL counts the herd at 10 Asian elephants now, and Tulsa World says the move expands the zoo's accredited, multi-generational herd.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsTulsa voters approve raising the hotel tax from 5% to 9.9%Tulsa said yes to a higher hotel tax. About 57% of voters on Tuesday approved raising the city's lodging tax, the first increase since 1984. More than 61,000 voted in favor and more than 46,000 voted against. The Tulsa World heard a "collective sigh of relief" from supporters Tuesday night.Wednesday’s editionRead HealthHillcrest Healthcare System is now out of network with AetnaIf you have an Aetna plan, Hillcrest Healthcare System is now out of network. Its agreement with Aetna expired Nov. 1, and Hillcrest's facilities and employed providers are out for all Aetna plans.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Tulsa

From News On 6, Tulsa World and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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