Local headlines for Tuesday, January 7, 2020:
- Governor Stitt uses gaming funds to pay for lawyers in tribal lawsuit. (Tulsa World)
- Congressman Cole defends Trump’s killing of Iranian general. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa Superintendent unveils plan to close four schools to deal with a shortfall. (Tulsa World)
- Gross receipts show weak economic growth for Oklahoma. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma County Jail plans extension of its commissary services. (NewsOK)
- Criminal Justice task force to release report on Friday. (Journal Record)
- Report shows more needs to be done to help foster kids with special needs. (Tulsa World)
- OKC residents will vote on sales tax for city parks. (Journal Record)
- Kilpatrick Turnpike extension opens on Thursday. (NewsOK)
- Middle East tensions could impact gas prices. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma universities get $3M in funding for natural gas projects. (Journal Record)
- System to collect purge saltwater nears completion. (NewsOK)
- New bus service connects OKC to Dallas. (NewsOK)
- Thunder snaps a five-game winning streak. (NewsOK)