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Tulsa World

The Tulsa World is a daily newspaper serving Tulsa, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas, founded on September 14, 1905, as the Tulsa Daily World.^[1] It became Tulsa's sole daily newspaper following the closure of the afternoon Tulsa Tribune in 1992 and remains the second-largest paper in Oklahoma by circulation.^[1] Owned by the Lorton family from 1917 until its sale to Berkshire Hathaway in 2013, followed by acquisition by Lee Enterprises in 2020, the publication has emphasized local news coverage alongside technological advancements, including being the first major U.S. newspaper to adopt digital photography and the first in North America to install shaftless printing presses.^[1]^[2] The newspaper's reporting has earned recognition, such as Pulitzer Prize finalist status in 2015 for local investigative work on Oklahoma's execution processes by journalists Ziva Branstetter and Cary Aspinwall.^[3] Independent assessments rate its factual reporting as high, with an editorial lean described as right-center, reflecting a perspective less aligned with the predominant left-leaning tendencies observed in many mainstream media outlets.^[4] Despite industry-wide challenges leading to recent staff reductions, the Tulsa World continues to produce print and digital editions, supporting community initiatives like fundraisers and events.^[5]^[1]

Founding and Early Development

Establishment in 1905

The Tulsa World was established on September 14, 1905, with the publication of its first issue as the Tulsa Daily World in Tulsa, Indian Territory.^[1]^[6] Republican activist James F. McCoy partnered with Kansas journalist J.R. Brady, who at the time was publishing the weekly Indian Progress, to launch the newspaper as a daily venture aimed at serving the growing community.^[6]^[7] The inaugural edition appeared in the afternoon, coinciding with local political activities including a convention, reflecting the paper's early alignment with Republican interests in the pre-statehood era.^[8] At its inception, the newspaper operated from modest facilities, including half of a store building on West Third Street, producing a compact four-page format to cover local news amid Tulsa's rapid development as a railroad and trade hub.^[9] This timing positioned it two years before Oklahoma's statehood in 1907 and shortly before the Glenpool oil strike in November 1905, which would catalyze regional growth but did not immediately influence the paper's founding.^[9] Brady's experience in journalism provided the operational foundation, while McCoy's political connections helped secure initial support, establishing the World as one of several early competitors in a town with four other publications at the time.^[6]^[10] Ownership transitioned shortly after establishment; by 1906, Brady had stabilized operations and introduced a weekly edition titled Oklahoma World, while entrepreneur George Bayne invested, eventually acquiring control with his brother-in-law Charles Dent before the Lorton family's involvement in 1917.^[7] These early years underscored the paper's adaptability in a frontier press landscape, prioritizing local reporting over national wires initially.^[11]

Expansion During Tulsa's Oil Boom (1910s-1920s)

During the 1910s, the Tulsa World's operations expanded significantly alongside the explosive growth of Tulsa's oil industry, which transformed the city from a population of 18,182 in 1910 to 72,075 by 1920.^[12] The discovery of major fields like the Cushing and Drumright in 1912 and the Osage in 1920 drew hundreds of oil companies and workers to the region, creating demand for timely news on drilling leases, production statistics, and industry developments that the newspaper met through increased reporting and distribution.^[13] Initially launched as a four-page weekly in 1905, the Tulsa World transitioned to daily publication shortly thereafter to capitalize on this surge, reflecting the causal link between resource extraction booms and local media proliferation in frontier economies.^[9] Eugene Lorton, who acquired partial ownership in 1911 with financial support from oil magnate Harry Sinclair, steered the paper toward profitability by focusing on oil-related content that attracted advertisers from the burgeoning sector. By September 1917, Lorton gained full control, enabling further investments amid Tulsa's establishment as the "Oil Capital of the World," home to over 400 petroleum firms by 1920.^[14] In 1918, the newspaper constructed a five-story building at Fourth and Main streets, symbolizing its physical expansion and capacity to handle larger print runs and editorial staff to serve the influx of readers tied to oil prosperity.^[9] Into the 1920s, the Tulsa World sustained growth as secondary oil surges solidified Tulsa's dominance, with the paper providing detailed coverage of production peaks—Oklahoma output reached record highs—and economic ripple effects like real estate booms and infrastructure projects funded by oil revenues.^[15] This period marked the newspaper's evolution into a key institutional player in documenting causal chains from geological finds to urban development, though competition from the Tulsa Tribune underscored the competitive dynamics of boomtown media markets.^[14] Advertising linage and readership rose in proportion to the industry's wealth generation, with no verifiable data indicating stagnation despite national economic fluctuations toward decade's end.^[16]

Lorton Family Era (1917-2013)

Acquisition and Stabilization

Eugene Lorton, who had purchased a partial interest in the Tulsa World in 1911 upon relocating to Tulsa from Missouri, achieved sole ownership of the newspaper in 1917 with financial backing from oil magnate Harry Sinclair.^[17] This acquisition transitioned the paper from its earlier fragmented ownership during Tulsa's rapid growth into stable, family-controlled operation, enabling focused editorial and operational direction amid the city's oil-fueled expansion.^[17] Under Lorton's proprietorship, the Tulsa World pursued aggressive campaigns to bolster its influence and credibility, most notably a nine-year editorial battle against rival Tulsa Democrat owner Charles Page advocating for a reliable clean water supply.^[7] This effort centered on securing a 55-mile conduit from Spavinaw Lake to Tulsa, overcoming opposition tied to local interests and culminating in voter approval and project completion by the early 1920s, which addressed chronic water shortages and affirmed the paper's role in civic infrastructure.^[18] Lorton's support for the Spavinaw initiative, combined with his presidency of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, aligned the newspaper with commercial development priorities, fostering reader trust and circulation growth during a period of economic volatility.^[17] These stabilization measures transformed the Tulsa World into Oklahoma's second-largest newspaper by circulation under Lorton's tenure, which lasted until his death in 1949, while establishing precedents for independent journalism that prioritized community utility over partisan alignment.^[17] Lorton's political independence—evident in endorsements across party lines and opposition to groups like the Ku Klux Klan—further solidified the paper's reputation, though it drew criticism from figures such as gubernatorial candidate Ernest W. Marland, who in 1936 labeled it a "propaganda sheet."^[17] The family's subsequent leadership ensured continuity, with the outlet maintaining local ownership and editorial autonomy through economic cycles.^[17]

Editorial Direction and Growth Under Family Leadership

Under Eugene Lorton's leadership following his acquisition of full ownership in 1917, the Tulsa World adopted an editorial direction centered on civic boosterism, advocating policies to promote urban growth and economic development in Tulsa. Lorton emphasized the paper's role in "building great cities," aligning its coverage with pro-business and community-oriented priorities that reflected the city's oil-driven expansion.^[19] This approach stabilized the newspaper amid competitive pressures, including a joint operating agreement with the Tulsa Tribune established in 1940 to share non-editorial costs while maintaining independent editorial control.^[6] Robert E. Lorton, who joined the staff in 1959 and ascended to publisher in 1988, oversaw substantial operational growth, including enhancements to news coverage and technological upgrades. Circulation expanded to approximately 170,000 daily copies and 232,000 on Sundays by 1996, supported by investments in reporting depth and distribution.^[9] In 1992, the Tulsa World terminated the joint operating agreement with the Tulsa Tribune, which ceased publication shortly thereafter, positioning the World as Tulsa's sole surviving daily newspaper and enabling full control over printing and advertising operations.^[19]^[1] The family invested over $60 million in facility expansions during the late 20th century, incorporating North America's first shaftless Wifag printing presses capable of producing 70,000 copies per hour, alongside early adoption of digital photography to streamline production.^[1] By the early 2000s, circulation hovered between 160,000 and 220,000 daily, underscoring the paper's dominance as Oklahoma's second-largest newspaper.^[6] Editorial priorities under Robert E. Lorton emphasized comprehensive local journalism, with initiatives like annual fundraising for the Salvation Army's Neediest Families campaign and sponsorship of community events such as the Tulsa Run and Route 66 Marathon, reinforcing the paper's role in civic engagement.^[1]^[20] Robert E. Lorton III (Bobby Lorton) succeeded as publisher in 2005, marking the fourth generation of family leadership and continuing commitments to independent, community-focused reporting amid rising digital competition.^[21] The Lortons' tenure sustained the Tulsa World as a family-held enterprise prioritizing quality over short-term profits, though circulation began declining to 95,000 daily by 2012 due to broader industry shifts toward online media.^[22] This era solidified the paper's reputation for robust local coverage, with expansions in staff and sections dedicated to business, sports, and investigative reporting.^[20]

Ownership Transitions and Corporate Era

Sale to BH Media Group (2013)

On February 25, 2013, BH Media Group, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., announced its acquisition of the Tulsa World from the Lorton family, which had controlled the newspaper for nearly a century.^[23]^[24] The transaction terms, including the purchase price, were not publicly disclosed.^[23]^[25] At the time of the announcement, the Tulsa World reported a daily circulation of approximately 95,000 and a Sunday circulation of 133,000, reflecting its position as a major regional daily focused on local news coverage.^[23]^[26] The sale aligned with Buffett's broader strategy of investing in community-oriented newspapers, as BH Media Group had expanded rapidly in prior years, acquiring assets such as the Omaha World-Herald and building a portfolio of 28 daily papers alongside smaller publications.^[23] Buffett had publicly expressed optimism about the long-term value of local journalism despite industry challenges, viewing such acquisitions as opportunities to preserve editorial independence and local focus amid declining ad revenues.^[23] The deal closed in March 2013, marking the end of family ownership and the integration of the Tulsa World into BH Media's operations, which emphasized cost efficiencies while maintaining print and digital distribution.^[24] No immediate changes to staff or editorial policy were reported in connection with the handover.^[25]

Integration into Lee Enterprises and Ongoing Changes

In January 2020, Lee Enterprises acquired BH Media Group's publications, including the Tulsa World, for $140 million in cash, marking the formal transition of ownership from Berkshire Hathaway's subsidiary to Lee.^[2]^[27] This deal followed Lee's management of BH Media's 30 daily newspapers, including the Tulsa World, since July 1, 2018, under a prior agreement that facilitated operational continuity during the ownership shift.^[28] The transaction added 31 local daily publications to Lee's portfolio, with Berkshire Hathaway providing $576 million in financing at a 9% annual interest rate to cover the acquisition and refinance Lee's existing debt.^[2] Post-acquisition integration emphasized cost efficiencies and digital adaptation amid declining print revenues across Lee's 72 U.S. markets, with the Tulsa World aligning under centralized operations for shared services like advertising and production.^[29] However, the shift has involved workforce reductions, including seven layoffs at the Tulsa World newsroom in September 2025 as part of broader Lee Enterprises cutbacks to sustain profitability during the industry's transition from print to digital models.^[29] Ongoing challenges include cybersecurity disruptions, such as a February 2025 attack attributed to ransomware that halted systems and networks at Lee properties, including the Tulsa World, and a related data breach disclosed in June 2025 affecting approximately 40,000 individuals' information.^[30]^[31] In March 2025, Lee's second-largest shareholder, David Hoffmann, proposed acquiring the company outright, signaling potential further restructuring or ownership flux amid these operational pressures.^[32]

Editorial Stance and Political Influence

Historical Conservative Leanings and Endorsements

The Tulsa World was founded on October 14, 1905, by James F. McCoy, a Republican Party activist, which set an initial conservative tone for the newspaper's editorial direction amid Tulsa's early growth as an oil boomtown.^[6] This alignment with Republican principles persisted through much of the 20th century, as evidenced by the paper's consistent endorsements of Republican nominees for president from 1940 to 2012, supporting candidates who embodied fiscal conservatism, limited government, and traditional values in line with Oklahoma's prevailing political culture.^[33] The newspaper's op-eds and editorial board positions historically favored conservative viewpoints on issues such as economic policy, local governance, and social matters, contributing to its evaluation as right-center biased by independent media watchdogs.^[4] This stance extended beyond national races to local elections, where the Tulsa World rarely, if ever, backed Democratic candidates for over a century following its founding, reinforcing its role as a voice for Republican-leaning constituencies in northeastern Oklahoma. Under the long tenure of the Lorton family ownership from 1917 to 2013, the paper's conservative endorsements aligned with efforts to stabilize and promote Tulsa's business interests, often critiquing expansive government interventions while advocating for free-market approaches during periods of economic fluctuation.^[6] Such positions drew from empirical observations of local industry dynamics rather than ideological conformity, though they occasionally diverged from progressive narratives dominant in national media outlets.^[4]

Shifts in Recent Endorsements and Associated Debates

In August 2024, the Tulsa World Editorial Board endorsed Democratic State Representative Monroe Nichols for mayor of Tulsa in the August 27 primary election, praising his specific policy plans for public safety, economic development, and infrastructure, as well as his legislative experience and direct engagement with voters.^[34] ^[35] Nichols advanced to the November 5 general election against Republican County Commissioner Karen Keith and ultimately won, becoming Tulsa's first Black mayor with 52% of the vote. This endorsement drew attention as a departure from the newspaper's historical pattern of supporting Republican or incumbent candidates in mayoral races, with one analysis claiming it broke a 119-year tradition of avoiding Democratic nominees for the office—a span coinciding with the paper's founding in 1905. The decision prompted limited but pointed debate, primarily from progressive commentators who viewed it as evidence of the Tulsa World's adaptation to Tulsa's diversifying electorate and evolving urban challenges, such as homelessness and economic inequality, rather than rigid partisanship. Critics from conservative circles, though not extensively documented in major outlets, expressed concern that it reflected influence from the paper's corporate ownership under Lee Enterprises—acquired in 2020—potentially prioritizing market-driven pragmatism over longstanding right-leaning instincts, especially given the Tulsa World's prior endorsements of Republicans like G.T. Bynum in his 2016 and 2020 mayoral bids.^[36] No formal backlash or subscription boycotts were reported, but the move aligned with other 2024 local endorsements, including Democrat Melissa Provenzano for re-election to Oklahoma House District 79, indicating selective support for candidates emphasizing constituent responsiveness over party loyalty.^[37] ^[38] Broader patterns show restraint in national races, with the Tulsa World abstaining from presidential endorsements after consistently backing Republicans from 1940 to 2012; it issued none in 2016, 2020, or 2024, focusing instead on state and local contests where empirical records of governance could be assessed.^[4] This approach underscores a shift toward issue-based vetting amid declining influence of newspaper endorsements, as voter turnout in Tulsa's 2024 mayoral race reached approximately 25% in the primary and 30% in the general, per city records, suggesting limited direct causal impact from the paper's stance.^[39]

Operations and Media Format

Print, Digital, and Distribution Evolution

The Tulsa World originated as a daily print newspaper, with its first edition published on September 14, 1905, as the Tulsa Daily World. Under Lorton family ownership from 1913, the publication expanded operations, including a $60 million facility upgrade in the late 20th century that incorporated new presses alongside early digital innovations. Circulation grew significantly, reaching approximately 170,000 daily copies and 232,000 on Sundays by 1996.^[9]^[1] By the early 2000s, daily circulation hovered between 160,000 and 220,000, reflecting its status as one of the largest independent papers in the U.S.^[6] Print circulation declined amid broader industry pressures, falling to an average of 95,000 daily by 2013 at the time of its sale to BH Media Group. The newspaper maintained a broadsheet format and traditional printing schedule through ownership changes, but faced ongoing economic challenges from falling ad revenue and readership shifts. In October 2025, Tulsa World announced a reduction in print frequency effective November 3, 2025, to three days per week—Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—while preserving home delivery and single-copy sales on those days. This adjustment aligns with reader migration to digital platforms and aims to sustain resources for journalism amid evolving consumption patterns.^[2]^[40] The publication pioneered digital integration in news production, becoming one of the first major U.S. newspapers to adopt digital photography in the early 1990s, with its inaugural digital photo appearing around 1993 and a full transition to all-digital workflows by 1994, supported by investments in high-end cameras. By 2011, it introduced enhanced digital subscription models, granting full access to tulsaworld.com and related products for print subscribers, alongside website redesigns to bolster online engagement. The e-edition, a daily digital replica of the print version with features like zooming, clipping, and downloading, became a core offering, updated continuously and bundled with subscriptions to bridge print and online experiences.^[1]^[41]^[42] Distribution historically relied on carrier-delivered home subscriptions, out-of-town mail service, and single-copy vending, with zoned insertions for targeted advertising via preprinted supplements. Post-2013 corporate shifts under BH Media and Lee Enterprises emphasized hybrid models, prioritizing digital subscriptions and e-editions for non-print days to maintain seven-day content availability. This evolution reflects a broader pivot from print-centric logistics to scalable digital dissemination, with online archives dating back to 1989 enabling searchable access to over 2.3 million stories.^[43]^[40]^[44]

Circulation Trends and Economic Challenges

Tulsa World's print circulation has followed the steep downward trajectory observed across the U.S. newspaper industry, driven by shifts in consumer habits toward digital media and declining advertising revenues. Historical data indicate daily circulation peaked above 120,000 in the early 2000s, but by 2023, it had contracted to 33,565 daily and 36,484 on Sundays. More recent figures reported by parent company Lee Enterprises show approximately 34,657 daily paid circulation, including both print and digital formats, with Sunday circulation at 38,290. These declines reflect broader patterns where U.S. daily newspaper circulation (print and digital combined) fell 8% year-over-year to 20.9 million in 2022, amid competition from online news aggregators and social platforms.^[45]^[46]^[47] Efforts to offset print losses through digital subscriptions have yielded limited success for Tulsa World, as total circulation—including digital—has dropped by roughly two-thirds since 1990, mirroring national trends for legacy dailies. Lee Enterprises, which acquired the paper in 2020, has emphasized digital revenue growth, with its company-wide digital subscriptions contributing to total digital revenue of $78 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, representing 55% of overall revenue. However, Tulsa World's specific digital metrics remain modest, with reported digital single-copy sales at around 1,615 daily, underscoring challenges in monetizing online readership amid free alternatives.^[48]^[49] Economic pressures have intensified these circulation woes, prompting operational cutbacks. In September 2025, Tulsa World laid off six newsroom employees, with executive editor Jason Collington announcing his departure shortly thereafter, citing the need for restructuring amid financial strain. Parent company Lee Enterprises reported a 6.2% drop in quarterly revenue to $141.29 million for the period ending in mid-2025, attributed to persistent declines in print advertising and distribution income, despite Adjusted EBITDA growth from cost controls. Annual revenue through June 2025 fell to $423 million from $452.8 million the prior year, reflecting industry-wide ad market erosion and failed digital pivots. These challenges are compounded by rising operational costs and debt from acquisitions, forcing Lee to prioritize subscription models over expansive print runs.^[5]^[50]^[29]

Notable Contributions and Coverage

Investigative Reporting and Major Stories

The Tulsa World has produced several investigative series focusing on local corruption, law enforcement practices, and public education mismanagement in Oklahoma. One prominent example is its multi-year coverage of Epic Charter Schools, a virtual charter network accused of racketeering and embezzlement, which began exposing financial irregularities and self-dealing by co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney as early as 2019; by March 2024, preliminary hearings detailed allegations of siphoning over $200 million in public funds through inflated management fees and personal loans, leading to state and federal probes.^[51]^[52] In June 2025, the paper reported ongoing state investigations into the school's operations amid resignations of top administrators, highlighting persistent governance failures despite prior audits.^[52] In law enforcement, the Tulsa World's 2011 special report detailed a federal corruption probe from 2009 to 2011 that implicated 11 Tulsa Police Department officers in criminal activities, including evidence planting, excessive force, and drug theft, resulting in indictments and departmental reforms.^[53] More recently, reporters examined Oklahoma's deadly police pursuits, identifying triggers for 65 of 68 fatal chases through public records analysis, revealing patterns of high-speed chases initiated for minor infractions and inadequate policy enforcement across agencies.^[54] This work earned reporter Corey Jones the 2025 Beachy Musselman Award for spotlighting Oklahoma Highway Patrol accountability issues.^[55] The paper's enterprise reporting on capital punishment garnered national recognition, with journalists Ziva Branstetter and Cary Aspinwall named 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalists for local reporting after documenting flaws in Oklahoma's death penalty system, including a botched 2014 execution of Clayton Lockett that involved prolonged suffering due to faulty intravenous procedures and drug protocols.^[56]^[57] Their investigation revealed systemic errors in lethal injection preparations, prompting legislative reviews and protocol changes, though executions resumed with modifications.^[58] Additional probes included a 2023 exposé on Tulsa Public Schools administrators receiving $341,000 in unauthorized donor funds under Superintendent Deborah Gist, sparking board scrutiny and calls for fiscal oversight.^[59] In 2023, the Tulsa World received top honors for investigative reporting from the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists, underscoring its role in regional accountability journalism.^[60]

Awards, Recognitions, and Impact on Local Journalism

The Tulsa World has garnered several state-level journalism honors, primarily through its reporters' investigative work. In June 2025, public service reporter Corey Jones received the Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation's Beachy Musselman Award, one of Oklahoma's premier journalism distinctions, for a series exposing fatal crashes involving Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and highlighting systemic accountability failures within the agency.^[61]^[62] Former executive editor Susan Ellerbach was awarded the Oklahoma Press Association's Milt Phillips Award in 2023, recognizing sustained contributions to high-quality newspaper work, industry advancement, and community service.^[63] In 2015, reporters Ziva Branstetter and Cary Aspinwall were named finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for their examination of a police shooting incident, underscoring the paper's capacity for in-depth local scrutiny despite not securing the win.^[58] Staff recognitions extend to the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, where 51 current and former Tulsa World employees have been inducted, reflecting the paper's long-term influence on the state's press corps. Recent honorees include former managing editor Mike Strain and editor David Fallis in 2025, both credited with elevating editorial standards and investigative depth during their tenures.^[64]^[65] As Tulsa's primary daily newspaper, the Tulsa World sustains local journalism amid a national decline, operating in a county with just 6.2 journalists per 100,000 residents—below the threshold for "catastrophic" shortages.^[66] In December 2024, it partnered with the Tulsa Local News Initiative, a $14 million nonprofit effort backed by community leaders and funders like the American Journalism Project, to produce specialized coverage on education, public health, and underserved neighborhoods, integrating this content for subscribers and bolstering the regional information ecosystem.^[67]^[68] This collaboration addresses gaps in traditional reporting, fostering media literacy and countering misinformation in a city of over 400,000 where local outlets have thinned.^[69] Under Lee Enterprises ownership, the paper has bucked industry trends by growing subscriptions, enabling sustained investment in beat reporting that informs civic decisions on issues like public safety and infrastructure.^[70]

Staff and Leadership

Prominent Editors and Journalists

Ken Neal served as a senior editor at the Tulsa World after beginning his career there as a copy boy in 1953, eventually rising through various positions and earning recognition as one of Oklahoma's outstanding journalists before his induction into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 1991.^[71] Mike Strain joined the Tulsa World in 2005 as sports editor, advancing to news editor in 2011 and managing editor in 2014, with his 31-year career across Oklahoma's largest newspapers culminating in his 2025 induction into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame alongside 51 other current and former Tulsa World staff members.^[65]^[72] David Fallis, a former editor at the newspaper, contributed to its editorial leadership and was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 2025 for his work.^[72] Andrea Eger has been an education and investigative reporter at the Tulsa World since 1999, focusing on in-depth coverage that earned her recognition in the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame's 2023 class.^[73] Ziva Branstetter spent over 20 years as a reporter and editor at the Tulsa World, contributing to Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations before transitioning to leadership roles elsewhere.^[56] Jason Collington served as executive editor until September 2025, when he chose to depart amid newsroom cuts rather than implement deeper reductions, having previously emphasized the newspaper's role as a local watchdog.^[74]^[5] Corey Jones, an investigative journalist at the Tulsa World, received the 2025 Beachy Musselman Award from the Oklahoma News Foundation for reporting on Oklahoma Highway Patrol issues.^[55]

Key Figures in Ownership and Management

The Tulsa World was under the ownership and management of the Lorton family for nearly a century, beginning with Eugene Lorton, who acquired principal ownership in 1917 after partnering with Charles Dent to buy out earlier stakeholders.^[6] Lorton, who had joined the paper as editor in the early 1900s, shaped its editorial direction and expanded its influence as Tulsa's leading daily.^[75] Subsequent generations of the Lorton family, including Robert E. Lorton and Bobby Lorton, continued in key roles; Bobby Lorton held positions in circulation, advertising, and administration starting in 1989 before assuming broader leadership responsibilities.^[76]^[77] In February 2013, the Lorton family sold the paper to BH Media Group, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway controlled by Warren Buffett, marking the end of local family ownership.^[78]^[79] Buffett's involvement emphasized cost efficiencies and digital transitions across BH Media's portfolio, though day-to-day management remained localized.^[9] BH Media Group transferred operations to Lee Enterprises in July 2018 under a management agreement, followed by a full acquisition in January 2020 for $140 million, integrating Tulsa World into Lee's network of over 70 dailies.^[28]^[80] Kevin Mowbray, Lee's president and CEO since February 2016, has overseen this corporate structure, focusing on digital revenue growth amid print declines.^[81] At the local level, Jason Collington serves as executive editor, directing newsroom operations under Lee's oversight.^[82]

Controversies and Criticisms

Allegations of Bias and Editorial Decisions

The Tulsa World has faced allegations of left-leaning bias primarily from conservative critics in Oklahoma, who argue that its editorial selections and coverage reflect progressive influences despite the newspaper's operation in a predominantly conservative region. For instance, a 2019 letter to the editor published in the paper itself claimed that the selection of submitted letters demonstrated a liberal skew, with disproportionate publication of viewpoints opposing conservative policies on issues like immigration and gun rights.^[83] Similarly, commentators from the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, a conservative think tank, have described the Tulsa World as left-leaning for years, contrasting it with other local outlets and attributing this to broader media trends.^[84] Conservative alternative publications like the Tulsa Beacon have criticized corporate-owned newspapers including the Tulsa World for adopting progressive stances that alienate local audiences, citing examples such as coverage of social issues that aligns more with national liberal narratives than Oklahoma's cultural conservatism.^[85] Independent media bias evaluators have assessed the paper differently, rating it as center or right-center overall. Media Bias/Fact Check classifies it as right-center biased due to editorial positions that slightly favor conservative causes, such as consistent Republican endorsements in local races, while noting high factual accuracy with proper sourcing and no recent fact-check failures; however, it observes a shift in ownership donations under Lee Enterprises toward more Democratic contributions by 2020.^[4] AllSides rates it center based on independent review of online coverage, though with low confidence due to limited data.^[86] These ratings suggest that allegations of liberal bias may stem from heightened sensitivity in a red state, where even balanced reporting on national issues can appear left-leaning relative to local norms. Notable editorial decisions have fueled specific criticisms. In the 2016 presidential election, the Tulsa World broke from its post-1940 tradition of endorsing Republican nominees by recommending "none of the above" rather than Donald Trump, citing concerns over his temperament and policy inconsistencies—a move decried by some conservatives as establishment bias against outsider candidates.^[33] The paper endorsed Republican Kevin Stitt for Oklahoma governor in 2018, praising his business background as better suited for reform than Democrat Drew Edmondson.^[87] Online reader feedback, including from conservative forums, has accused the paper of underrepresenting Republican perspectives in letters and op-eds, exacerbating perceptions of selective gatekeeping.^[88] Historically, the Tulsa World has been criticized for racial bias in its coverage of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Alongside the Tulsa Tribune, it published editorials shortly after the violence that blamed Tulsa's Black community for provoking the events, employing virulently racist language that echoed white supremacist narratives prevalent at the time; this complicity in inflammatory rhetoric has been linked by historians to escalating tensions leading to the destruction.^[89] In later years, the paper has addressed this legacy through reflective editorials, such as a 2021 piece acknowledging Tulsa's need to apologize for the massacre and its aftermath, and coverage of centennial commemorations calling for accountability and reparative measures.^[90] These modern reflections contrast with the original reporting but have not fully mitigated ongoing scrutiny of the paper's institutional history.

Cybersecurity Disruption and Operational Issues (2025)

In February 2025, Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Tulsa World, experienced a cybersecurity attack that originated on February 3 and disrupted operations across its network of newspapers, including the Tulsa World.^[91] The incident, initially described by the company as a "cybersecurity event," affected systems and networks essential for content production, leading to delays in printing and distributing the Tulsa World's daily print edition and e-edition.^[92] This breach impacted approximately 72 Lee-owned newspapers across 25 states, with some reports indicating over 75 publications were involved.^[93] The attack compromised key operational infrastructure, shutting down servers used for pagination, advertising insertion, and digital publishing, which forced the Tulsa World staff to rely on manual workarounds and alternative systems to maintain partial service continuity.^[94] By February 7, Lee Enterprises publicly acknowledged the disruption, and effects persisted into mid-February, with recovery efforts ongoing as late as February 23.^[95] The company's CEO notified regulators of the incident, confirming its scope and the involvement of external cybersecurity experts to investigate and mitigate the breach.^[91] Further repercussions emerged in June 2025, when Lee Enterprises disclosed that the attack had exposed personal information of about 40,000 individuals, including names, contact details, and potentially sensitive data from subscribers and employees.^[31] Recovery at the Tulsa World was described as protracted, with full restoration of automated systems not achieved until late March, during which the newspaper emphasized its resilience in delivering content despite the challenges.^[96] No specific attribution to perpetrators was publicly detailed by Lee Enterprises, though the event highlighted vulnerabilities in centralized media production systems amid rising ransomware threats to U.S. news organizations.^[94]

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In 1911 Lorton returned to his native Southwest and purchased an interest in the Tulsa World. Within six years he had achieved complete ownership. From the very ...
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Eugene Lorton - Wikipedia
Tulsa World. The Tulsa World had been founded in 1905, and had been owned by Missouri mine owner, George Bayne and his brother-in-law Charles Dent. They also ...
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[PDF] Tulsa World (1906-Today) - NewsBank
Founded two years before Oklahoma achieved statehood, the Tulsa World provides firsthand accounts of Oklahoma life in the early 20th century, from ...
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The newspaper has a bigger heart when it's locally ... - Tulsa World
Sep 18, 2005 · A young Robert E. Lorton learns about the family business from his grandfather and first Tulsa World Publisher Eugene Lorton in the late 1940s.
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Robert E. Lorton | The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame
As publisher of the Tulsa World, one of the leading newspapers in this section of the country, Lorton is dedicated to building a better Tulsa and a better ...Missing: Richard | Show results with:Richard
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Robert E. Lorton III named publisher - Tulsa World
May 8, 2005 · Robert E. Lorton III named publisher · He becomes the fifth publisher in the Tulsa World's 100-year history. · People are also reading…Missing: achievements | Show results with:achievements
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Omaha billionaire to buy Tulsa World - The Oklahoman
Feb 26, 2013 · ... Tulsa World for an undisclosed price. The privately held Tulsa newspaper has a daily circulation of 95,000. ... Lorton announced the sale to ...
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Buys Tulsa Daily Newspaper - CNBC
Berkshire's BH Media Group said today it will buy the Tulsa World for an undisclosed amount. The newspaper said it has a 95,000 daily circulation and ...
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Berkshire Hathaway Buys Tulsa World
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Tulsa World to be sold to Warren Buffett's BH Media Group
Feb 26, 2013 · Warren Buffett's BH Media Group is buying the Tulsa World for an undisclosed price.
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Group owned by Warren Buffett to purchase Tulsa World
BH Media Group today announced that it will acquire the Tulsa World from the Lorton family. The Tulsa World is a 95,000 daily and 133,000 circulation Sunday ...
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Warren Buffett gives up on newspapers; Berkshire sells unit to Lee ...
Jan 29, 2020 · Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc agreed to sell its newspaper business to Lee Enterprises Inc for $140 million in cash, abandoning an ...
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BH Media sells newspaper operations, Tulsa World included, to Lee ...
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Tulsa World loses seven employees as layoffs hit newsroom
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Lee Enterprises files notice of 'cybersecurity attack' - Tulsa World
Feb 18, 2025 · Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Tulsa World, informed federal regulators Tuesday that a cybersecurity attack disrupting operations was caused by ...Missing: integration | Show results with:integration
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Lee Enterprises cyberattack affects 40,000 people - Tulsa World
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David Hoffmann wants to buy Lee Enterprises - Tulsa World
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Tulsa World Editorial endorsement: For president? None of the above
Aug 8, 2016 · Since 1940, the Tulsa World has consistently endorsed the Republican nominee for president, but we're not willing to do that this time.
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Vote Monroe Nichols for Tulsa mayor: Endorsement - Tulsa World
Aug 27, 2024 · We are endorsing Nichols for the thorough outline of actions, specific goals, experience in public service and forthright communication ...<|separator|>
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Vote Monroe Nichols for Tulsa mayor: Endorsement
Aug 26, 2024 · Why did the Tulsa World Editorial Board endorse Monroe Nichols to be the city's next mayor? Here are five takeaways.Missing: tradition | Show results with:tradition
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2024 Tulsa mayoral election - Wikipedia
The 2024 Tulsa mayoral election was held on August 27, 2024, and November 5, 2024, to elect the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Five former mayors endorse G.T. Bynum in Tulsa mayoral race
Jun 25, 2016 · Former mayors Kathy Taylor, 2006-09; Susan Savage, 1992-2002; Dick Crawford, 1986-88; Terry Young, 1984-86; and Robert LaFortune, 1970-78, ...
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Re-elect Melissa Provenzano to HD 79: Endorsement - Tulsa World
Oct 4, 2024 · Rep. Melissa Provenzano pushes legislation that comes directly from House District 79 residents. She's a hands-on lawmaker deserving of ...
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Tulsa World Editorial Board endorsements for Nov. 5 election
Nov 4, 2024 · The Tulsa World Editorial Board encourage readers to review the full endorsements to understand its thoughts and reasoning behind these ...
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Election 2024 Tulsa, Oklahoma - live updates, latest news
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Tulsa World announces change in print frequency starting Nov. 3
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Tulsa World to Unveil New Digital Subscriptions, Website Changes
Mar 31, 2011 · Tulsa (Okla.) World subscribers will continue to receive full access to tulsaworld.com and other digital news products under a system that will begin Monday.
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Watch our easy guide to using the E-edition. The E-edition is available to you every morning, and is updated throughout the day.Missing: circulation | Show results with:circulation
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Media Kit - Products - Tulsa World
These preprinted pieces can be inserted into the Tulsa World and delivered by certain zip code areas, zones, city and full circulation to an advertiser's prime ...Missing: distribution evolution
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The best ways to search the Tulsa World Archive of millions of stories
The Tulsa World Archive is searched every day by people from across the country. On tulsaworld.com, the archive goes back to 1989 and includes 2.3 million ...
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Top 100 Newspapers in the United States - InfoPlease
84. World ( Tulsa, Ok.) 120,583. 85. News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tenn.) 119,172. 86.
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[XLS] daily newspapers and markets - Lee Enterprises
Tulsa World (1), tulsaworld.com, Tulsa, OK, 34,657, 38,290, 1,615, 11,437. 17 ... financial statements for the year. 6. 7, •, Global equity long/short common ...Missing: performance | Show results with:performance
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Old News | MEADOR.ORG
Dec 9, 2023 · However, the Tulsa World has, like The Oklahoman, declined sharply. By 2012, after a series of layoffs, it had a daily circulation of 95,000 and ...
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Lee Enterprises reports third quarter Adjusted EBITDA growth
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Lee Enterprises touts 'improvements' in earnings report
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Oklahoma in-depth coverage: Epic Charter School - Tulsa World
March 25, 2024: The first day of the preliminary hearing in the massive racketeering and embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools' co-founders and ...
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Epic Charter Schools under investigation by state, federal law ...
Epic Charter Schools under investigation by state, federal law enforcement agencies · 15 people with ties to Epic Charter donated $180,000 to 78 candidates for ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Tulsa police corruption investigation: Tulsa World Special Report
From 2009 to 2011, a corruption probe of the Tulsa Police Department resulted in 11 police officers being accused of criminal behavior.
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The Tulsa World and Lee Enterprises deadly police chase ...
The World and Lee were able to determine what prompted 65 of 68 deadly Oklahoma law enforcement chases via public records. You need to enable JavaScript to run ...
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Corey Jones wins Beachy Musselman Award - Tulsa World
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Ziva Branstetter - CEO of the Tulsa Flyer. Pulitzer Prize ... - LinkedIn
An investigation that I led and co-reported at the Tulsa World into Oklahoma's flawed death penalty process was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local ...
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Investigative Reporting - Oklahoma Press Association
In 2015 Ziva and reporting partner Cary Aspinwall were 2015 finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting for their coverage of a botched execution. That ...
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Fayetteville-born journalist Ziva Branstetter part of 2025 Pulitzer ...
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Tulsa school administrators got $341,000 without board stamp
The case against Devin Fletcher: A Tulsa World investigation Public records reveal at least $341,000 in donor funds was paid to top district administrators at ...
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Tulsa World honored for magazine of the year, investigative ...
May 10, 2023 · The Tulsa World won top awards for magazine of the year, investigative reporting, photo story and feature photography at the 14th annual ...
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CONGRATULATIONS to Award Winners - Oklahoma Press
Jun 8, 2025 · Corey Jones, public service reporter for the Tulsa World, was awarded the Beachy Musselman Award by the ONF Board of Trustees. Award Winners ...
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ONF Beachy Musselman Award - Oklahoma Press Association
The Beachy Musselman Award recognizes a journalist for his or her contribution to the field of printed journalism or its related field.
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Congratulations to all Award Winners! - Oklahoma Press Association
Jun 12, 2023 · Susan Ellerbach, former executive editor at Tulsa World, received the prestigious Milt Phillips Award from the OPA Board of Directors. John ...
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Three journalists with ties to Tulsa entering hall of fame
Mike Strain and David Fallis join 51 other current and former Tulsa World newsroom staff members in the hall.Missing: major awards
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Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame's 2025 induction class
MIKE STRAIN (1967- ) worked at Oklahoma's two largest newspapers for 31 years. He joined the Tulsa World in 2005 as sports editor, became news editor in 2011 ...
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Oct 15, 2025 · In Tulsa County, the LJI found 6.2 journalists per 100,000 people, even lower than the national average. Local journalism didn't fail. Its ...
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Tulsa World partnering with Tulsa Local News Initiative
Dec 12, 2024 · Tulsa World subscribers will be able to read more local journalism created by local journalists focused on covering higher education, ...
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Tulsa media and community leaders join forces to launch $14 ...
Dec 12, 2024 · Tulsa media and community leaders join forces to launch $14 million nonprofit local news initiative.
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The Tulsa Local News Initiative combines old and new to shore up ...
Jan 22, 2025 · The Tulsa Local News Initiative is a sweeping full-court press for local journalism in the city (population north of 400,000, as of 2023). It's ...
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Why the Tulsa World is 'Where your story lives'
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Ken Neal: Oklahoma Journalist and Editor of Tulsa World
Mar 13, 2015 · Ken Neal joined the Tulsa World as a copy boy in 1953, and his numerous positions on the paper won him recognition as one of Oklahoma's outstanding journalists.Missing: battle | Show results with:battle<|separator|>
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Two former Tulsa World editors join hall of fame
Feb 9, 2025 · He also has been an editor or reporter on five other Post investigations that were recognized as Pulitzer Prize finalists.
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Ten journalists and two Lifetime Achievement honorees highlight ...
ANDREA EGER (1976- ) is an education and investigative reporter at the Tulsa World and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. After joining the World in 1999 ...
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Tulsa World loses seven employees as layoffs hit newsroom
Sep 26, 2025 · Six of them were laid off. One of them – executive editor Jason Collington – said he chose to leave. “I have decided to leave the Tulsa World ...<|separator|>
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Tulsa Press Club - Chapman Legacy Society
... ownership and management of the Tulsa World. TU alumni Roxana Rózsa Lorton (BA '63) and Robert E. “Bob” Lorton (BA '64) have upheld this proud tradition by ...
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Frontier publisher Bobby Lorton inducted into Great Plains Hall of
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Tulsa World sold to Warren Buffett's Berkshire - Yahoo
Feb 25, 2013 · Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said Monday that it is buying the Tulsa World, bringing its newspaper unit to 28 small- or ...
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Tulsa World Owners BH Media Group Sell Newspaper Holdings
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Executive Team | lee.net
Kevin Mowbray was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in 2016, having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2013.
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Tulsa World letters to the editor show liberal bias
Letter to the Editor: Tulsa World letters to the editor show liberal bias · Letters too liberal · People are also reading…
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Oklahomans say media, social media greatest threats to American…
While the Tulsa World has been left-leaning for years, The Oklahoman started tilting that way more recently.
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Big, progressive newspapers are paying a price for their bias
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Tulsa World - AllSides
About Tulsa World's Bias Rating. Tulsa World is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Center. What a "Center" Rating Means.
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In the race for governor, Kevin Stitt is the better agent of change
Feb 13, 2019 · We agree with Stitt and Edmondson that Oklahomans expect better results from the government they're paying for. We think Stitt has the ...<|separator|>
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Thoughts on the Tulsa World? - Reddit
Jan 19, 2021 · I have a number of issues with the Tulsa World that I'll list below, but I'm curious about what you guys think about it as a paper.
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Tulsa Race Massacre: Newspaper Complicity and Coverage
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Editorial: Tulsa has much to apologize for in the 1921 race massacre and what happened afterward · Subscribe to Daily Headlines.
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The Tulsa World is among 72 Lee newspapers in 25 states affected by the cybersecurity attack that began Feb. 3, the company's chief executive ...
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'Cybersecurity event' disrupts operations at Tulsa World, other Lee ...
A “cybersecurity event” disrupted systems and networks this week at Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Tulsa World and other newspapers across the ...
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More than 75 Lee Enterprises newspapers affected by cyberattack
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and 75 other Lee Enterprises newspapers were affected by a cyberattack on the Iowa-based news media company on Feb. 3, 2025.
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Tulsa World working through 'cybersecurity attack'
Feb 23, 2025 · We continue to recover from a cybersecurity attack that shut down many of the systems used to produce the print and e-edition daily.
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'Cybersecurity event' continues to disrupt operations at Tulsa World
A “cybersecurity event” at Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Tulsa World, continues to disrupt the systems necessary to produce the print edition ...
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Tulsa World recovering from Lee Enterprises cyberattack
The cyberattack tested the Tulsa World as we worked tirelessly to deliver on our promise. Mar 29, 2025; Mar 29, 2025 Updated 23 hrs ago ...