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Oklahoma: Muscogee Nation to break ground on $100 million casino project this September
Construction on an estimated $100 million Muscogee Nation tribe and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises casino and hotel in Coweta, Oklahoma, is set to begin this September. “Investing in the City of Coweta represents a remarkable new chapter in our growing entertainment and hospitality legacy,” Muskogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill said in a news release. “The Coweta Casino Hotel will expand cultural tourism, create jobs and enhance the quality of life of our citizens.”
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up Tuesday to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant part...
'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'
The "Twisters" movie is taking the country by storm and made millions at the box office on its opening weekend. The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.
Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50-year legacy in Tulsa Nov. 23
TULSA – Jefferson Starship, renowned as “the road-conquering heroes,” will ignite the stage, singing their epic catalog of rock classics at the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Nov. 23. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale July 26. Best...
Feel Good: Famous Owasso Cat Injured, Community Comes Together
I'll say it once before and I'll say it again - we love our animals in Oklahoma. In fact, an easy way for a place to become a favorite here is if they have their own mascot. That's why so many love the Cornerstone Ace Hardware in Owasso, Oklahoma. Simon,...
Chandler Park splash pad closures sparks frustration
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Chandler Park splash pad is a great place for families to get together and beat the summer heat but when bodily fluids contaminate the water, they are forced to shut down. “The splash park does have to close down after there is an accident...
Landes talks Native stories, Oklahoma film in National Geographic
TULSA – As more Native stories are being told to wider audiences across the world, a spotlight is being put on Oklahoma due in part to Emmy-nominated series “Reservation Dogs” being filmed in the area as well as the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
Taste Of Oklahoma: Barons On 1st In Downtown Tulsa Bringing Upscale Dining With Rustic Ambiance
A new restaurant in downtown Tulsa has a very talented chef who brings high-end dining to visitors in an approachable way. Barons on 1st gets its inspiration from the 1920s oil boom. With its lodge-like ambiance, it brings a new level of upscale to Green Country. Executive Chef Justin Donaldson...
Tulsa Cat Cafe Opening This Fall, Owners Ask For Crowdfunding To Help With Costs
The owners of a cat cafe planning on opening in Tulsa this fall say they need help with paying for construction. They say the bids came back about $100,000 more than estimated, so they are crowdfunding for part of it. The owners created a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to raise $25,000.
Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets
--- The Tulsa Premium Outlets in Jenks unveiled more the two dozen stores that will be a part of the shopping center for its grand opening on August 15th this year. It's been more than five years since the project started. On Wednesday, the highly-anticipated opening date was announced, as well as the stores involved.
Climb Tulsa and a Reluctant Seven-Year-Old Boy
“I don’t want to go, Granddad. I am not going!” Callister was adamant that he was not going to Climb Tulsa despite agreeing to it the day before. Through some magical grandfather powers, my husband talked him into at least going to Climb Tulsa to look around. He promised Callister that he did not have to climb if he didn’t want to. Fortunately, he was on board and participated fully once he walked in.
From Stray To Star: Latch The Cat Inspires Community Fundraiser & Latch Fest 2024
In 2021 a stray gray and white cat strolled into the Whittier Bar won the hearts of regulars and became the community bar cat named Latch. Latch the Cat inspired Bradley Metcalf and Laura Voth to launch a fundraiser called "Latch Fest" to support T-Town TNR an organization that humanely works to reduce Tulsa’s cat population. The organizers and another bar cat called Murder Face dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to tell us all about Latch Fest 2024.
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offering vintage car rides
SAPULPA, Okla. — The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is once again offering vintage car rides every Sunday this summer. “I don’t know of anybody that’s offering rides in their antique cars,” Executive Director Lina Holmes said. “This is a unique experience because the cars belong to someone here and you get to come into the museum too.”
Show Review: Bowling For Soup, Keep Flying, and Eternal Boy at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK
“There’s 104 days of summer vacation till school comes along just to end it. So, the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe….” seeing Bowling For Soup if you were in Tulsa on July 20. The Wichita Falls band...
New Barre Classes Added To Fitness On The Green
A new type of workout has been added to the lineup of free Fitness on the Green classes in downtown Tulsa. Barre classes are held every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. inside Fly Loft at 117 N Boston Ave. The class is lead by Tess Mack, who has been a group...
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