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It was November 1st, 1990 and 24-year-old, Rebecca Colley was visiting the M&J Club near Highway 51 close to Sand Springs.

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. -- Sand Springs Police say they arrested a man for punching a teenage boy, attacking another man with a machete, and then pretending to be a police officer. Police say Jack Palma drunkenly attacked a teenage boy and a man with a machete and then told police...

All lanes of north and southbound US Highway 77 are closed at Maguire Rd., just south of Noble, in Cleveland Cunty due to a gas leak. Local detours are in place. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area or expect major delays. Notice will be sent when lanes re-open.

Sand Springs Animal Welfare is at capacity and will have to euthanize dogs on Dec. 1 if they're not adopted.

It's the Friday before the Thanksgiving break. Current and former students in Sarah Eaton's Hominy High School English class are going to the movies. They’re excited about getting time off from the school day, but the movie they're seeing isn't a comedy or holiday-themed. It’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which depicts the true story of how Osage tribal citizens were defrauded and murdered at the beginning of the 20th century for rights to their oil-rich land.

The Pawnee County Sheriff says the department is finally entering the 21st century with equipment upgrades across the board. Until last week, the sheriff’s office had been using a radio system from the 1970s that didn’t allow them to communicate with surrounding agencies, so deputies were in the dark. The sheriff says the upgrades barely cost the county a dime and instead were paid for by grant money and donations.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of kellyville..

A 17-year-old involved in a crash that killed three was released from a rehabilitation center Tuesday after a judge granted her motion to finish at home.

Cleveland City Lake, a mere 7 miles west of the city, emerges as a sanctuary for relaxation and outdoor adventure. This understated natural retreat, accessible via Hwy 64 in Cleveland, Oklahoma, is a magnet for those craving a respite from urban life. Offering a myriad of leisure pursuits, from boating to fishing, the lake is populated with a variety of fish and framed by tranquil spots perfect for picnicking. Here, the community finds solace in the lap of nature, engaging in activities that rejuvenate the spirit amidst the picturesque landscape.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality offers a program to help clean up contaminated properties in cities across the state. The City of Sand Springs has taken advantage of that. The Brownfields Certificate Program helps private parties and government entities assess and clean up contaminated...

For an unknown number of years, a bright Christmas Star hung on the tallest tower at the old Bartlett-Collins Glass plant on South Linden Street, a beacon of light that could be easily spotted from almost anywhere in town. “I remember as a kid, we’d come down that hill on...

• Sand Springs Public Schools has been awarded a $60,000 grant from The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust for a new health and wellness facility. • The grant is aimed at improving the health and quality of life for staff, students, and teachers.

• The Sand Springs Police Department received a grant to hire another police officer. • The department is struggling to find applicants for the open position. • The grant aims to reduce violent crime by increasing the number of officers.

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -- The Oak Grove Fire Department said one person is dead after a structure fire in Broken Arrow on Monday. Broken Arrow Fire Department dispatch received a call for a structure fire with a possible victim trapped inside near 51st and 241st East Avenue around 3:11 p.m.

U.S. Marshals are asking for help tracking down a most wanted fugitive considered armed and dangerous. John Kimble, 35, is wanted for a federal parole violation but said he has gang ties and is a suspect in a shooting that happened in Sand Springs about a month ago. If you...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.268 , according to AAA.

TULSA, Okla. — A Skiatook woman is in jail and accused of homicide after police say she failed to stop at a red light, causing the death of another driver back in April.

Friday, November 30, 1917, Creek County Republican: Herald Has New Editor. “The Sapulpa Herald this week was fortunate in that they secured as city editor, Frank E. Loomis, who for the past year has been staff correspondent at this city for the Tulsa World. Mr. Loomis is a very bright and energetic young man and will give to the Herald readers the best news service obtainable. He has severed his connection with the Tulsa paper and will devote all his time to city news for the Herald.”

As part of the late-October weekend celebration of Osage ballerinas and sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief, the Osage Nation hosted special guests U.S. Treasurer Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba and Misty Copeland, former principal ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre and the first African American woman to earn the position in the company’s history. Malerba and Copeland were showed around the Osage Reservation ahead of the Oct. 29 festivities.

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. -- Police warn holiday shoppers porch pirates will likely be at it again this year.