Anna Codutti

Tulsa

Breaking News Editor at Tulsa World

@tulsaworld Breaking News Editor. Ask me about grammar! Opinions are not the opinions of my employer.

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Damage at Lake Waxhoma Dam: Heavy rain complicates response in Osage County

2 weeks ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

A 10-by-20-foot hole under the concrete spillway near the top of the Lake Waxhoma Dam has re-emerged amid heavy rainfall Wednesday after efforts to patch the hole in 2021 appear to have failed. Officials began pumping water from Lake Waxhoma starting around 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to Jerry Roberts, Osage County Emergency Management director, with the ongoing storms complicating efforts. Areas of Osage County have received 4-5½ inches of rain in just two days, according to Oklahoma Mesonet.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority warns of unpaid tolls text scam

2 weeks ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

Many Oklahomans may be familiar with the texts, which the Turnpike Authority said are coming from bad actors in other countries that have mimicked the agency's messaging.
Fatal crash April 10

1 month ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

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Possible measles exposure reported at OKC grocery store April 6

1 month ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday posted a potential measles exposure April 6 at Aldi Grocery Store, 6965 NW Expressway.
Stillwater firefighters 'still at work' after wildfires, chief says: 'We're in the battle'

1 month ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

STILLWATER — A group of entomology undergrads from Oklahoma State University spent their first day of spring break digging through the rubble of a home destroyed by wildfires. Officials have offered an estimate of at least 50 homes and structures destroyed or damaged since Friday, Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary said early Saturday, adding the number is expected to increase once conditions allow for a full assessment.
Pedestrian killed by train near First and Denver, Tulsa police say

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

A pedestrian fatality involving a train has drawn a large police presence near First Street and Denver Avenue early Monday. Tulsa Police said BNSF Railway officials reported the accident Monday morning. Authorities were working around 11 a.m. to recover the pedestrian's body, Officer Danny Bean said. Investigators are unaware why the individual was on the tracks.
What your legislators think is important: Teacher raises, state astronomical object and school uniforms for all

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

More than 2,100 pieces of legislation were filed by the Jan. 20 deadline for the first session of the 56th Legislature, including 831 in the Senate bills and 1,340 in the House. Tulsa World paged through all those measures to give you an idea of what your lawmakers are working on this year. The 2017 legislative session will reconvene on Monday, Feb. 6. At least 11 measures seek to give raises to Oklahoma public school teachers. SB 137 by Sen.
Holland Hall identifies students killed in car crash last week

2 months ago | krdo.com | Anna Codutti

Published February 19, 2025 12:52 PM By Anna CoduttiClick here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Holland Hall has identified the two students killed last week in a car crash near 91st Street and Riverside Parkway. Mollie Buffington, 17, and Claire Amelia Esmond, 16, were both juniors and field hockey athletes. The south Tulsa private school’s memorial post does not indicate the status of the driver in the Feb.
Police in standoff with armed suspect in north Tulsa

Jan 17, 2025 | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

A large police presence has responded Friday as a standoff continues with an armed robbery suspect barricaded inside a north Tulsa residence. Officers responded earlier Friday morning to the scene near 5900 E. Marshall St. where a man reportedly pointed a firearm at a teen domestic violence victim. "It kind of escalated into this afternoon to where it also potentially turned into an armed robbery suspect," Officer Danny Bean said.
Update: Police fatally shoot armed man during standoff in north Tulsa

Jan 17, 2025 | tulsaworld.com | Anna Codutti

A man was fatally shot by police officers Friday after an hours-long standoff that stemmed from his being accused of pointing a gun at a 14-year-old and taking the teen's phone. Officers responded around 10:30 a.m. after a call from the QuikTrip on Sheridan Road near Interstate 244 about the pointing of a deadly weapon, Tulsa Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg said.