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City Of Tulsa Prepares For The Impending Snow

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KOKI:

City and County road crews plan to have trucks out in full force as needed on the roads this weekend, laying down salt and sand as needed.

The city of Tulsa says it plans to have about 49 crews ready to treat the roads the county has 20 trucks at its disposal. ODOT says it will have 25 trucks ready to roll.

“Our first concern is always going to be overpasses and bridges,” said T.J. Gerlach, a spokesperson for ODOT, “Just because those freeze first. Then we’ll move onto the rest of our numbered highways.”

‘Chili Bowl’ Expected To Bring Tens Of Millions To Tulsa Economy

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KJRH:

The 36th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl is underway at Tulsa’s Expo Square. Organizers say thousands of people are in Tulsa for the event which means people will be spending money at area businesses.

Tulsa Regional Tourism tells 2 News they are expecting more than 75,000 visitors to the city over the next week. They estimate those visitors will spend more than $30 million at restaurants, hotels, and shopping.

Tickets are in high demand, nearly selling out for Thursday, Friday and saturday. Event organizers tell 2 News people are anxious to attend since last year’s chili bowl was scaled-back because of the pandemic.

Tulsa On CNN List Of Best Destinations To Visit In 2022

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KTUL:

CNN Travel has listed Tulsa as one of the best destinations to visit in 2022.

In the article, the writer says the biggest reason for this year is the opening of the Bob Dylan Center, currently scheduled to open May 10.

“The center will house more than 100,000 cultural treasures created and owned by Dylan over seven decades,” the article read. “Covering his career in folk and rock, the displays will show original manuscripts, unreleased recordings and film performances, photos and more. It’s being built in Tulsa’s Arts District, close to another center devoted to Dylan hero and folk musician Woody Guthrie.”

Tulsa Firefighters To Receive 4-12% Raise, Stipend After Year-Long Negotiations

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KTUL:

After more than 12 months, Tulsa firefighters and the city of Tulsa have reached a contract agreement.

Tulsa Firefighters IAFF Local 176, which represents more than 700 current and retired members of the Tulsa Fire Department, said an arbitrator sided with the city of Tulsa when the union and the city couldn’t reach an agreement.

The arbitration panel decided to award raises ranging 4-12% based on years of service, as well as a one-time 4% stipend.

Afghan Refugees Settling Into Permanent Homes In Tulsa With Help From Oklahomans

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News 9:

Catholic Charities set up 10 apartments in Tulsa on Monday in the largest single-day effort so far to accommodate Afghan refugees.

Another five apartments will be furnished by Wednesday when the families move in. They’re living in hotels now, after finishing several weeks of orientation. Catholic Charities coordinates the bulk of refugee arrivals in Oklahoma and is expecting 100 new Afghan arrivals in Tulsa just this week. 1,800 are settling in Oklahoma, after being evacuated from Afghanistan when American forces pulled out.

In Tulsa, Monday, dozens of volunteers worked in a warehouse to load donated furniture and other household items into trucks. They followed them to an apartment complex where 15 families, with about 50 people, will move this week. Since the refugees arrive with nothing, charities are providing everything. The goal, according to Kelly Cassidy, of Catholic Charities, is for the volunteers to have everything in place when the families move.

Report: Discussions For Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations Could Begin Next Year

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KOCO:

A city councilor said she wants to release details next month. The city passed a resolution earlier this year apologizing for the violence and committing to “tangible amends.”

In April, the OKC City Council also passed a resolution recognizing and condemning the tragedy. City council members said they wanted to acknowledge and condemn the massacre.

City Of Tulsa Releases Details For Christmas Tree Disposals, Christmas

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News On 6:

Many Oklahomans are looking to dispose of or recycle their used Christmas trees this week and there are a few options available.

The City of Tulsa says you can dispose of your live Christmas tree by cutting it into four-foot sections and leaving it on your curb. It will be collected on your normal garbage pickup day through January.

You can also drop off live trees at the city mulch site near Apache and 145th East Avenue. You need to make sure all decorations, including tinsel, are removed from the tree.

Tulsa Organization Offering Facade Grants To Bring Life To Route 66 Main Street

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KJRH:

The Tulsa Route 66 Main Street organization is offering grants up to $1,000 worth of facade work.

Those funds could go to a wide range of improvements.

“It could be replacement of windows. It could be planter boxes,” Christine Hamner, Route 66 Main Street Executive Director, said. “It could be painting or removal of paint to restore back to original finishes so pretty much anything facade related.”

Hard Rock To Ring In ’22 With ‘Now That’s What I Call ’90s’ New Year’s Eve Party

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Talequah Daily Press:

Tulsa’s biggest NYE bash and balloon drop is back and ready to party like it’s 1999.

The casino resort will throw it back to the days of boy bands, boomboxes, and grunge rock with its “Now That’s What I Call 90s” party hosted by NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick and 98 Degrees’ Jeff Timmons on Dec. 31. The event is free and open to the public, and guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Hard Rock Live sets the stage for the party as Kirkpatrick and Timmons take over the turntables starting at 11 p.m. The duo will also serve as emcees for the 12,000-balloon drop at midnight inside the venue. Track 5 will ring in the New Year with a free show from Oklahoma red dirt sensation Jason Boland & The Stragglers starting at 10:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy complimentary hats, horns and tiaras at both locations.

How Supply Chain Issues Could Help Shine Spotlight On Tulsa Ports

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KTUL:

In Northeast Oklahoma, more than 2 million tons of agriculture and industrial products move through Tulsa Ports each year.

Ports Director David Yarbrough said congestion isn’t really an issue here but says the problem presents an opportunity.

“It’s an opportunity for our waterway to have the light shine on it as a relief valve, if you will, for some of these headaches,” he said.

Yarbrough suggests there are some solutions to make that happen.