Art in the Square @ 30

By David Arnett

Tulsa’s cherished retail and lifestyle center, Utica Square, will celebrate the 30th year of its annual Art in the Square event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing more than 90 local artists displaying their work across the center for a day of art, music, and family-friendly fun. Art in the Square is free and open to the public.

“Art in the Square is a special tradition for the center, and reaching its 30th year is a milestone we’re excited to celebrate with the Tulsa community,” said Cassandra Montray, property manager of Utica Square. “This event brings together the creativity of local artists with the energy of our shoppers and neighbors, creating a day that feels uniquely Tulsa. We’re proud to continue supporting the artists who make our community so vibrant.”

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Mother Imprisoned: Preteen Abuse

By Staff Report

TULSA, Okla. – A Collinsville man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for coercing a preteen into sexually explicit acts, and the child’s mother received more than 17 years for knowingly failing to protect her children and allowing the abuser continued access to her home and family, announced U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Nassar.

“These sentences reflect the serious harm these defendants inflicted on vulnerable children and the grave breach of trust involved,” said United States Attorney Christopher J. Nassar. “Our office will continue to pursue those who exploit children and those who knowingly allow that exploitation, and we remain grateful to our law enforcement partners for their diligent work in bringing these offenders to justice.”

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EEOC Sues Continental Inn

By David Arnett

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced Monday that Continental Inn, a hotel group operating multiple locations in Oklahoma and Texas violated federal law when it harassed, demoted and fired a pregnant employee working at a hotel located at 4545 W. White Avenue, Blackwell, Oklahoma.

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Grand Jury Petition Targets DA

By David Arnett

A petition has been filed in Tulsa County seeking to convene a citizens’ grand jury to investigate District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler and his office. Petitioner alleges that the facts and circumstances described warrant compulsory investigation by a grand jury vested with authority to obtain testimony under oath, electronic communications, personnel records, public records, campaign records, and other evidence unavailable to private citizens.

Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler
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Reciprocal China Relationship

By David Arnett

Last week, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan of the People’s Republic of China for a reciprocal State Visit. During the visit, President Trump advanced the U.S.-China relationship and put the American people first. 

With malicious national media providing selective and misinformed coverage, you may have missed the list of good news. What follows are the public highlights.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan of the People’s Republic of China
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