News You Can Use – January 26, 2022

Each weekday morning, Tulsa Area United Way’s own DJ Morrow Ingram scours media outlets for this daily news series. It features local and regional headlines as well as spotlights on TAUW partner agencies and companies. DJ even adds some news to amuse. Enjoy!

LOCAL AND REGIONAL

·         Demolition begins Wednesday for new Gilcrease Museum space (kjrh.com)

·         Tulsa County Election Board searches for poll workers, says situation is dire – FOX23 News

·         Partnership brings more medical services to north Tulsa | Local News | tulsaworld.com

Partner company news

·         City of Tulsa set to receive award for its role in bringing Oasis Fresh Market to north Tulsa – FOX23 News

·         Oklahoma Natural Gas set to increase monthly bill for customers (kjrh.com)

·         University Of Tulsa To Cover Textbook, Class Material Costs For Students (newson6.com)

·         Cherokee Nation launching first-ever tribal film incentive program | KTUL

·         OG&E recognized for power restoration efforts linked to Arkansas severe storm and Hurricane Ida | Local Business News | tulsaworld.com

Partner agency news

·         KIPP Tulsa receives national award for computer science gender diversity | Education | tulsaworld.com

·         Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma kicks off annual cookie sale in January with a new flavor – FOX23 News

COVID NEWS

·         New COVID subvariant could be more transmissible than omicron | KTUL

·         Watch Now: ‘A dire situation’: Overwhelmed hospitals set record for COVID patients locally | Local News | tulsaworld.com

·         OU Health to help study long-term effects of COVID-19 (kjrh.com)

STATE

·         More than 200 state employees have stepped in to be substitute teachers – 102.3 KRMG

NEWS TO AMUSE

·         5 to find: Things to do this weekend | Entertainment | tulsaworld.com