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Tulsa World is the top source for news, sports, entertainment and local perspectives. Tulsa World Media Company is part of Lee Enterprises.

Oklahomans have counted on The Oklahoman to bring them news and information for well over a century. Readers seek us out — invite us in to their homes — because they know they’re getting the highest-quality journalism around. That’s why The Oklahoman and Oklahoman.com combine to reach 85% of adults in the Oklahoma City metro area. The Oklahoman has won multiple First Amendment Awards from the Society of Professional Journalism and multiple national top-10 rankings from the Associated Press Sports Editors. Read the state’s most trusted news at oklahoman.com.

2 News Oklahoma is a strong brand in Northeastern Oklahoma best known for investigating consumer-related complaints with “The Problem Solvers.” 2 Oklahoma is not only the station brand but truly means something to the communities we serve. The ability to solve problems for our audience and impact their needs in times of trouble is what matters. The metropolitan area population is 970,100. Tulsa has a variety of neighborhoods and suburbs that offer something for everyone, especially since the average home costs 33.5 percent less than the national average and apartment rents are 32 percent below average. Forbes lists Tulsa as No. 1 best city for young entrepreneurs, No. 70 best places for business and No. 120 for job Tulsa is home to some of the nation’s largest companies, with key industry sectors that include aerospace, energy, health care, technology, manufacturing and transportation. Companies headquartered in or around Tulsa include ONEOK, Inc., GHS Holding Co. (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and United States Beef Corp. (Arby’s). Tulsa is an historic city with a modern vibe and a culturally-diverse population bringing ideas, festivals and energy from all around the world. Tulsa is home to numerous music venues including The BOK Center. You can also catch plays at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. A 60-acre public park called, “A Gathering Place” providing entertainment for the entire family includes a five-acre adventure playground, sport courts, bike and skate parks, nature trails and large lawns for concerts. A Gathering Place is expected to attract one million visitors to Tulsa each year and is the largest private gift to a public park in U.S. history.