Catoosa
LATEST NEWS
Tulsa native Joy Harjo is America's new poet laureate. Learn more about her in this classic profile.
The Library of Congress named Oklahoma native Joy Harjo the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2019-2020. This story about Harjo was originally published in the September-October 1993 of Oklahoma Today magazine.
Most officers named in $2 million settlement still at Tulsa Police Department
Most Tulsa police officers named in a remarkable settlement for shooting a man to death in 2020 still work for the department. Eight officers confronted Jonathan Randell on Aug. 8, 2020 as he had a mental health episode outside of a Catholic Charities facility in north Tulsa. They first fired pepper balls at Randell while he harmed himself with a pocket knife. Then, they shot him when he threw the knife in their direction, even though most of them were behind police cars or riot shields.
Friday Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz
Stephen Nehrenz is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with a forecast for Friday and a look at the week ahead. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!
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.
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...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee remembered for her role in highlighting 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passed away a week ago on July 19, and her life and legacy are being remembered in Tulsa. Damario Solomon-Simmons, who is the lead attorney for the two remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, said Justice for Greenwood lost a true friend with the death of Representative Jackson Lee.
UTulsa hosts coding camp for aspiring young coders
This summer, The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) is proud to host the Urban Coders Guild’s coding camps, welcoming middle and high school students to its campus. These free camps provide a unique opportunity for young learners to delve into the world of technology, enhance their coding skills, and explore new interests.
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...
Tulsa to host three major 2025 USA BMX events, including national finale
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — USA BMX announced the 2025 lineup for the National Series and Gold Cup Finals, with Tulsa hosting three of the events. USA BMX will hold national events nationwide from January 2025 through November 2025 with a total of 27 locations. The Legacy Nationals will be...
Four fun things to do next week: Live music and theater around OKC
Ryan Culwell shows in Norman and Tulsa Texas songwriter Ryan Culwell will perform two Oklahoma shows this weekend, the first at 8 p.m. Friday at Opolis in Norman, 113 N Crawford Ave., and then 8 p.m. Saturday at Tulsa’s Saint Cecilia’s, 205 W King St. Culwell’s latest “Run Like a Bull” was released...
Tulsan ‘Bachelorette’ contestant chooses his dreams over dream girl
Note: This article contains spoilers. Contestants most often leave the “Bachelorette” stage with no rose and a broken heart; Aaron Erb chose this fate of his own accord. Aaron Erb, a 29-year-old aerospace engineer from Tulsa, is the twin brother of Noah Erb, who was a contestant on both the “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.” Noah Erb found his match on the seventh season of BIP.
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...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #35 Jakeb Snyder
Jakeb Snyder played high school football just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma at Bixby High School. While there, he played on both sides of the ball at receiver and defensive back. He joined the Sooners as a preferred walk-on in the spring of 2023. Career so Far. Snyder took a redshirt...
Historic First: Inaugural Girls All-State Dual Shines at Broken Arrow Event Center
Another historic “first” took place Wednesday night when the first Oklahoma Coaches Association Girls All-State Dual took place in the new and very impressive Broken Arrow Event Center. While this was the first Girls All-State Dual sponsored by the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA), it was the third time...
2 dead after stabbing at suspected drug house in Henryetta
HENRYETTA, Okla. — Two people are dead, one person is in critical condition and a suspect was taken to the hospital after a stabbing at an alleged drug house in Henryetta near South 4th Street and West Division Street on Thursday afternoon. Police said a man died inside the...
Outstanding Performances Highlight 2024 Boy’s All-State Wrestling Duals
The 2024 All-State Duals took place Wednesday night in the new and very impressive Broken Arrow Event Center with the Large West winning 37-30 and the Small East winning by a 34-21 score. In the All-State events, everyone, of course, would like to end their high school career with a...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.