'Tulsa King' renewed for second season

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The brutal arrest and eventual death of Tyre Nichols shocked a nation, but Tulsa’s religious leaders feel it came as no surprise. Morning Star Baptist Church hosted an inter-faith vigil Sunday to honor the 29-year-old from Memphis. The program was structured for healing, but the room contained a distinct sense of exasperation.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Dream Center is looking for volunteers to help keep open and work the warming stations so people in need can get out of the freezing temperatures. The temperature in Green Country is not expected to get above freezing until Wednesday afternoon, meaning many...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is welcoming a new tiger as part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan. Tulsa swapped Tahan for his 13-year-old brother Tanvir with Zoo Knoxville. The Tulsa Zoo said the survival plan works to ensure a sustainable...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Master Gardeners made a big announcement Wednesday. They announced an additional location for this year's lunch and learn. Master Gardeners are adding a location in south Tulsa at the Hardesty Regional Library. This will allow gardening enthusiasts to take part in the educational...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Laundris is a B2B Enterprise Industrial Automation software platform and is relocating its headquarters from Austin, Texas, to Tulsa. Laudris provides physical to digital transformation of inventory lifecycle for properties, production facilities, and supply chain vendors. The company will be located at 36 Degrees North.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol helped rescue a dog that they say was hit by a car Monday morning. On Jan. 30, troopers responded to the call on I-40 near Peebly Road. Troopers say they found the male Great Pyrenees alive, but with several injuries. Trooper...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department has unveiled its newly-wrapped patrol vehicle which recognizes Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Chief Franklin showed off the new car on Thursday at a luncheon in Midwest City. The bright blue wrap includes the LETR flame and...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley announced the death of his son Brandon on Instagram Sunday. Brandon was also a comedian and he was 32 when he passed. Rickey didn't go into the specifics of his son's death but asked for prayers for Brandon's mother,...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A new thrift store in Tulsa opened its doors for the first time Saturday. Return to Hope opened on Cherry Street near 15th and Lewis and aims to help women who have gone through the criminal justice system. Co-founder D'Marria Monday said it's her life's...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma spent Saturday picking up their cookies to sell. Over 340,000 packages of cookies lined the outside of the warehouse at Armstrong Relocation in Tulsa. The staff at Armstrong helped load cookies into each troop's vehicle. Cookie booth sales will...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The widening project on South Yale Avenue is officially over 50% done, according to the City of Tulsa. The end goal is to widen the mile stretch of road from two lanes to six lanes. The project will cost over $29 million and is expected...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The need for housing is at an all-time high as the homeless population continues to rise. A local family is teaming up with the City Lights Foundation with a tiny house donation for those experiencing homelessness. The Richie Family has a personal experience with the...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Commissioner of Public Safety has announced a reduction of non-essential services to Tulsa, Rogers, Creek Okmulgee, Mayes, Delaware, Washington, Nowata, Craig, and Ottawa counties due to inclement weather on Monday. The reduction will last until 5 p.m. Monday. Essential services will still be performed.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation is aiming to address food insecurity through a $5 million investment in local Boys and Girls Club programs. The funding will go to clubs in Bartlesville, Pryor, Tahlequah, Nowata, Chelsea, Tulsa, Adair County, Delaware County and Sequoyah County. “When it comes to...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Ascension St. John in Owasso is preparing to cut the ribbon on a new ICU and Progressive Care Unit on Monday. The new unit was an $8 million investment and will have four ICU beds and 14 progressive care beds. The hospital expects to be...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Build in Tulsa is a non-profit organization that created a comprehensive business accelerator that empowers Black women-led startups. The organization received a $50,000 grant from Google's Global Data Center RISE program, which supports programs, organizations, and nonprofits working to create a robust pipeline of tech talent from underrepresented groups.

--- UPDATE: Tulsa police said one firefighter is in serious but stable condition and the other is being treated for minor injuries after being struck by a car. Officers said the firefighters were responding to a collision with a Chevrolet Suburban when a heavy-duty Ford truck struck the fire truck on scene, which then hit the Chevrolet Suburban, and ultimately hitting the two firefighters.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Okmulgee Police Department is seeking to identify two men seen trying to open doors to cars in the Quail Meadows neighborhood. One of the men trying door handles was captured on security video. A car theft was reported in the area that same night.

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for the third time this month. On Jan. 26, around 11 a.m. deputies arrested Nathan Graham. This time Graham was arrested for allegedly stealing a truck. Deputies spotted Graham next to the stolen truck at a residence...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A combined effort was underway Friday to try to recruit more people to join Oklahoma law enforcement. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office and the Tulsa Police Department were among the several agencies at a county-wide hiring event. Kyle Hanley with the Okmulgee Criminal Justice Authority...