Claremore residents protest hidden data center over traffic, infrastructure, and environmental worries, while Tulsa mourns a firefighter’s death and faces scrutiny over its youth facility.

Residents of Claremore, Oklahoma, are voicing opposition to the undisclosed Project Mustang data center after learning of it just days ago, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure strain, and environmental impact, while criticizing the city’s lack of transparency. Meanwhile, the Tulsa Fire Department confirmed the death of one of its firefighters on January 2, 2026, without releasing further details. The Tulsa Boys Home faces renewed scrutiny following a recent high-speed chase involving a juvenile resident, adding to concerns after a deadly shooting there last year. No additional information about the incidents has been made public.