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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.”
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
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.
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,...
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Oklahoma ranks second worst in education, amidst new curriculum controversy
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued guidance on the requirement for Oklahoma school districts to implement the bible in their curriculum. Walters announced today in these guidelines that every Oklahoma teacher will be provided a physical copy of the bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the 10 Commandments as resources.
City Of Coweta Issued Violation Notice For Low Chlorine Levels In Water Supply
Oklahoma Environmental Quality has issued a violation notice to the City of Coweta, noting inadequate chlorine in the water supply. The State and the City of Coweta maintain the water is safe to drink, even as residents complain about the taste and odor. Chlorine is a disinfectant, and testing by the State indicated it was low, in water checked at the end of the lines.
'A lot dirtier': Weather, broken system contaminate Coweta's water
COWETA — Gina Keas' dogs hardly drink their water — and when she cleans out their bowls, the basins are orange, brown and black. She also has high levels of copper in her swimming pool. And the problems continue when she tries to clean her bathroom. “When you...
Tulsa Fire Department Warns Public To Stay Clear Of Low Water Dam Construction Site
With a little over a month before it opens, the low water dam already got lots of attention, but it also became a dangerous attraction for folks during construction. As people walked or rode down the Riverside trails, many noticed progress on the new attractions. "This is a wonderful project...
KRMG In-Depth: Tree services in Tulsa unregulated, unlicensed - but essentially subsidized
While the city doesn't require tree services to be licensed, bonded, or insured - nor does it require any training, education, or certification - it does provide green waste disposal at almost no cost to the businesses, paid for by taxpayer money.
City of Coweta residents frustrated about water but the city says the water is 'safe'
COWETA, Okla. (KTUL) — Would you drink discolored water?. That’s what some Coweta residents say the city of Coweta is telling them to do. It started 21 days ago, with a memo from the city alerting residents about a flush that would fix the discoloration of their water.
Tulsa Nonprofit Assisting Immigrants On Path To Citizenship
A Tulsa nonprofit has added a new free service to help immigrants in the city on their path to becoming a U.S. citizen. Leaders from the Tulsa Immigrant Community Development Corporation said their new naturalization program helps provide financial assistance to cover the citizenship process. TICDC executive director Luis Flores...
Sapulpa native helps launch Inaugural Nutcracker Festival in Tulsa
Hannah Oswalt is a business owner and mother of six with an obviously busy life. When you discover that she’s the interior designer for the Inaugural Nutcracker Festival launching in Tulsa this December, your first question is undoubtedly, “How?”. Unsurprisingly, the gig didn’t come to Oswalt by accident....
IKEA fans launch Tulsa campaign
Tulsans are dreaming of Swedish meatballs and the wood veneers of IKEA, without having to take a four-hour drive to Texas. Artists and chefs are getting involved in the recruitment campaign to bring an IKEA store to Tulsa and they have launched Tulsa Loves IKEA, a multi-pronged effort to capture IKEA’s attention and bring the iconic store to our state.
Tulsa Arts District Business Association Seeks Input To Reimagine Legacy Park
Business owners with the Tulsa Arts District Business Association want help re-imagining Legacy Park at Archer Street and Main Street. News On 6 is a member of the association but was not part of this effort. Legacy Park is a sliver of green space about ¼ acre. Downtown Tulsa...
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