Sunday Sampler: Expo Square’s $1 million jackpot, G.T. Bynum’s first campaign ad and other news
The Sunday Sampler is The Frontier’s weekly roundup of news and notes from Tulsa and beyond. Enjoy.
Listen Frontier: News of the week
It’s been a news-filled week at The Frontier. Our free weekly Listen Frontier podcast features host RJ Young talking to Ziva Branstetter and Kevin Canfield about some of our bigger scoops.
K2 theft fallout: Offsite inmate work crews ‘abolished’
According to an internal Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office memo, the practice of allowing inmate work crews to work outside of the jail has been “abolished.”
Court records: OU agrees to proposed settlement in lawsuit over stolen painting
Court records indicate university officials reached a proposed settlement after a Nov. 9 meeting in New York City. Léone Meyer had sought in her lawsuit “full and complete restitution of La Bergère,” which was stolen from her father in World War II.
Oklahoma Resistance: A small-but-vocal group speaking out against Islam
The members of the Oklahoma Resistance group like guns, dislike cops and aren’t shy about their hatred of Muslims. After a vocal protest at the Tulsa Veteran’s Day parade, a violent terrorist attack in Paris has only solidified those views.
Seismologist vacancies complicate earthquake response
A spokesman for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission says the lack of seismologists at the Oklahoma Geological Survey are causing a “big problem” as the commission tries to respond to large earthquakes.
Judge in open records case recuses after request from Fallin’s office
A judge presiding over an Open Records Act lawsuit recuses from the case after a request by Gov. Mary Fallin’s office. The state cited the judge’s role in nominating two attorneys for an award 16 months ago.
Watch Frontier: Can the Brady District name these public officials?
In this edition of Street Beat, we took to the Brady District with three poster boards adorned with photos of various elected officials (and Bob Stoops.)
