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After years of texting her late dad's phone, Chandler woman gets response
CHANDLER, Okla. — Three years of unanswered texts turned into a new shoulder to lean on for a Chandler woman. After her dad died in 2021, Alissa Wakley said texting his number has been a source of comfort. When she got a new job at a car dealership, she texted him again – but this time she got a response.
Perkins teacher arrested following accusations of having relationship with a student
PERKINS, Okla. — Police in Perkins say a teacher at an area middle school was arrested after accusations he had a relationship with a student at his school. Police say the teacher, Jeremy Lee, was taken into custody and now faces a charge of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology.
Turner Turnpike Reopened After Crash Near Luther
The eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike have been reopened Thursday morning after a crash southwest of Luther, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP said the crash happened at around 2:30 a.m. near Hogback Road. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Chandler Announces Major Downtown Revitalization Projects, Street Enhancements Begin in May
Chandler's downtown is set to receive a significant facelift as the city embarks on three capital improvement projects, with construction already in full swing. The undertaking aims to enhance the aesthetics, accessibility, and infrastructure of the bustling downtown area, as reported on May 1st by the City of Chandler. Work...
Oklahoma high school baseball: Class A-B state tournament quarterfinal roundup
The Class A and B Oklahoma high school baseball state quarterfinals took place Thursday in Shawnee and Moore. Here are recaps from each game: More: Who was the best girls high school athlete in OKC area last week? Your votes decide ...
Stigler Baseball Area Tournament Update
Stigler baseball's area tournament game at Cushing today (May 2) has been postponed due to weather. The game will now be played at 4 p.m. Friday May 3, in Cushing. The winner will advance to the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association Class 4A State Baseball Tournament May 9-11. A story...
Locally heavy rain will bring a flash flood threat through Wednesday morning
TULSA, Okla. — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Creek, Nowata, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington County in OK until 12:00am. **FLOOD WATCH for Pawnee, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Chautauqua (KS), and Montgomery (KS) through Wednesday morning**. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage tonight over northwest parts...
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