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Overnight Severe Storms In Green Country Bring Flood Watches
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large part of Northeastern Oklahoma. A tornado warning was issued near Caney, Kansas until 9:00 p.m., and severe thunderstorms moved across the Kansas-Oklahoma border into the Tulsa metro. The storms moving through brought a lot of rain and flooding chances for...
Police name suspect in deadly birthday party shooting
Tulsa Police are searching for a 28-year-old man identified as the murder suspect in the shooting near 31st and Mingo on Sunday. A warrant for first degree murder has been issued for Maximilliano Perez, 28. Three people were shot, including 43-year-old Antonio Rosales who later died at the hospital. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Perez should call 911 or Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS (2677). Reference case 2024-020791 when calling, Tulsa Police said.
National Weather Service Uses Storm Trackers, Radar To Detect Storms
While our meteorologists and trackers were working hard over the weekend, folks at the National Weather Service in Norman and Tulsa were doing the same. The National Weather Service across the state has been evaluating damage reports since Sunday. So far, around 25 tornados have been confirmed, and it takes...
Former TPD major awarded $569,000 in discrimination lawsuit
A jury has awarded a former high-ranking Tulsa police officer damages in a discrimination lawsuit. The jury on April 12 ruled former TPD Maj. Tracie Lewis is entitled to $569,000 for being unjustly denied a promotion and for embarrassment, humiliation and mental anguish. The lawsuit stems from how she was demoted to patrol officer over false claims levied against her after she refused to bend TPD’s hiring rules, costing her the opportunity to be the department’s first female deputy chief.
Owasso Roller Rink Helping Students Learn STEM Through Hands-On Experience
A local roller rink says it's possible for kids to have fun while learning new things. Wheels and Thrills in Owasso used skating to teach kids about science and math. It's an unusual setting for a classroom. Third and fourth-grade students from Hominy traded in their desks for the Wheels and Thrills Roller Rink in Owasso.
Councilor Miller charged with misdemeanor domestic assault
Tulsa City Councilor Grant Miller was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery on Monday. He was arrested on the evening of April 25. According to the probable cause affidavit, Miller's wife told Tulsa police she tried to hug Miller to calm him because he was agitated while looking at his phone. He then pushed her away and went into his bedroom to lie down. When she came into the bedroom, he was already lying down and allegedly kicked her with both feet, causing her to fall and hit the dresser. She also said Miller grabbed and pushed her during the confrontation.
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