Local headlines for Tuesday, August 20, 2019:
- Epic Virtual Charter test scores fall below the state average. (Tulsa World)
- Gender identity added to Tulsa’s nondiscrimination policy. (Tulsa World)
- Cherokee Nation calls for non-voting members of Congress. (Tulsa World)
- Cole says Cherokee call for Congressional delegation could take a while. (NewsOK)
- Oklahoma County Jail Trust removes sheriff from oversight. (NewsOK)
- Oklahoma County sues opioid makers. (NewsOK)
- Financial discrepancies found at now-closed Calera tag agency. (Tulsa World)
- Tulsa bookstore again targeted with Nazi graffiti. (Tulsa World)
- Presidential candidate visits Oklahoma. (NewsOK)
- Oklahoma City celebrates the opening of its new boulevard. (NewsOK)
- MAPS4 poll shows less support for a new sports facility. (Journal Record)
- Tulsa plans to improve its animal shelter issues. (Tulsa World)
- New smart AC system could lower electric bills by 40%. (Journal Record)
- Energy industry gives money for STEM initiative. (NewsOK)
- OMRF gets $48M for research. (Journal Record)
- New exhibit looks at life and career of Arlo Guthrie. (Tulsa World)