Tulsa, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Residents demand action from city officials to clean up Tulsa. News Channel 8 sat down with residents who worry the trash accumulating around the city will hurt our economy and quality of life. They say it’s a rarity to come across a clean street in...

Residents demand city officials clean up Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- Tulsa police received a call Wednesday about a missing elderly male in the area of 31st and Garnett. The missing man, Tesfalidet Ghiwet, is a 77-year-old Black male and is 5'10" and 170 lbs. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing a black jacket with...

Police find elderly man last seen in east Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The original Improve Our Tulsa package allocated $65 million for the Gilcrease Museum expansion. But, a change of verbiage allowed the cost to increase by $55 million without approval from city taxpayers. “The language was changed from amending the ‘Gilcrease Museum expansion’ project to ‘Gilcrease...

Gilcrease Museum project fund increases without approval from taxpayers

Broken Arrow, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow woman turned to NewsChannel 8 for help after she says efforts to get her security deposit back from her landlord over her living conditions were going nowhere. "I thought it was a great deal and a great snatch and I wanted to...

Broken Arrow woman frustrated by alleged rat infestation

Washington State

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police are investigating after a crash near 26th Terrace and Yale Avenue killed a 19-year-old woman on Thursday evening. Police say the accident happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday and involved two vehicles. The driver of a silver Kia sedan, a 19-year-old woman from...

19-year-old Washington County woman killed in midtown crash

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The trash in Tulsa is not limited to the roadways or ground level. Residents told NewsChannel 8 they are taking time out of their lives to clean up illegally placed signs and posters. “You're really just another custodian of the earth,” said Kathy Sebert, a...

Tulsans say city hasn't enforced 'litter-on-a-stick' ordinance

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A descendant of a victim of the Tulsa Race Massacre is suing the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Community Foundation, and Greenwood Rising for allegedly using his great uncle's name and story without permission to enrich themselves. The Tulsa Race Centennial Commission was created in...

Descendant of Tulsa Race Massacre victim suing City of Tulsa, Greenwood Rising

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — City of Broken Arrow crews are being forced to wait until a swollen creek recedes before a major water line break can be repaired. At 7:45 p.m. Thursday evening, the City of Broken Arrow said it experienced a major water line break that began to impact the city's water storage.

City of Broken Arrow crews forced to wait to repair water break until creek recedes

Porter, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Porter Public Schools made the call to cancel classes on Thursday after a noncredible threat was made against the district. Porter Superintendent Kelly Husted said she was alerted late Wednesday night that an alleged bomb or gun threat had been made toward students, staff, and the school.

Porter schools cancels classes after noncredible threat made against district

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Mayes County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old boy who they say ran away from the Salina area in Mayes County. Deputies say Donovan Wofford was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, gray sweatpants, and Vans shoes. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 135 pounds.

Mayes County deputies searching for 15-year-old runaway

Oklahoma City, OK

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City police arrested Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow, for public intoxication early Thursday morning. This is not Davis' first run-in with the law, having been arrested back in 2019 for driving under the influence. Davis was sentenced in 2022 to a six-month deferred sentence, which he completed on March 3, 2023.

'Last night has become a story': Broken Arrow Rep. arrested for public intoxication

Stillwater, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Law enforcement is searching for 17-year-old Teedeenae "Jackson" Yearby. Yearby has not been heard from since January 26, 2023, despite several people contacting him through phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media. Yearby has black hair, dark brown eyes, is 5'8" tall, and weighs...

Law enforcement searching for 17-year-old missing since January

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department arrested three people on Tuesday after they allegedly tried breaking into a home in east Tulsa. Police were called just before 2 p.m. Tuesday to a residence near 41st Street and 129th East Avenue in reference to three individuals trying to break into a house through the front door.

Tulsa police arrest 3 after attempted burglary

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department arrested two people for allegedly stealing coins from a washing machine at an apartment complex. Police say on Tuesday just before 9 p.m., they were called out to the Waterstone Apartments near 61st and Peoria for a report of two people using a crowbar to steal coins from washing machines.

Tulsa police arrest 2 for allegedly stealing coins from washing machine

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police arrested two additional suspects for their involvement in the death of 19-year-old Braylee Owens. On March 15, police responded to an early morning shooting at Cobblestone Apartments and found that multiple shots had been fired through the second-floor window of a bedroom. A...

Tulsa police arrested 2 additional suspects in 19-year-old's death

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police requested Wednesday assistance in identifying a person of interest. The man is suspected of using other people's debit cards to purchase high-value electronics. If anyone can help identify the man, contact the Financial Crimes Unit or call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. TPD said...

Tulsa police searching for person of interest in financial crimes

Tahlequah, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tahlequah Police department is seeking the public's help in identifying the pictured individuals. Police say one is suspected of theft and one is suspected of fraud. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chase Reed at 918-456-8801.

Tahlequah police searching for theft, fraud suspects

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's Financial Crime's Unit is seeking help in identifying the pictured individual. Police say this person is suspected of creating and cashing fraudulent checks. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sanders via email at financialcrimes@cityoftulsa.org, or via phone at 918-596-1393.

Tulsa police trying to locate person suspected of creating, cashing fraudulent checks

Bartlesville, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Bartlesville Police Department has identified the victim killed at an apartment complex Wednesday morning. Police say the victim was 32-year-old Codie King of Bartlesville. Bartlesville police identified Joshua Brown "Breezy", Colton Patch, and Amber King. On Wednesday, Joshua Brown was taken into custody by...

Bartlesville police identify victim, arrest suspects in investigation

Owasso, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is asking for tips in the disappearance of an Owasso man. On Saturday, 57-year-old Timothy Vanmatre was reported missing to the Owasso Police Department. On Sunday, the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office recovered Vanmatre's 2015 Subaru Crosstrek near 66th Street North...

Tulsa County Sheriff's Office seeks tips in disappearance of Owasso man

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Members of the Owasso Police Department are mourning the loss of K9 officer Helo. The department says Helo suddenly died on Tuesday during a training exercise. Police say it is suspected Helo passed from an unknown medical condition. OPD says Helo is missed by his...

Owasso Police Department mourns K9 officer's sudden death

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- The Bartlesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. Police say they were called to the Brookhaven Apartments near 14th Street and West Sante Fae Avenue at 3:42 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officers arrived on the scene to find a man dead inside...

Bartlesville police investigate deadly shooting; 2 people of interest wanted

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's Financial Crime Unit is requesting assistance to help identify a person of interest suspected to be involved in a financial crime. The man is suspected of altering a stolen check and cashing it at a local bank. If anyone recognizes the...

Tulsa police requesting public's assistance to identify person of interest

Oklahoma State

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — After more than an hour of discussion, Oklahoma state representatives passed HB 2546. The bill, known as the “don’t say gay or trans” bill would ban classroom instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity by school personnel or third parties. Rep. Terry...

Oklahoma House passes 'Don't Say Gay or Trans' bill

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum Thursday night ahead of the upcoming City Council elections in April. The event is moderated by the chamber and will allow candidates to present their platforms and answer questions from the community. “Advocacy is...

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce to host candidate forum ahead of City Council elections

Okmulgee, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Okmulgee Police Department has arrested the suspect of a recent homicide. Police say 35-year-old Richard Guitierrez was arrested for the murder of 50-year-old Andrew Belmontes. The medical examiner says Belmontes was shot in the head. Guitierrez was booked into the Okmulgee County Jail on...

Okmulgee police identify victim, arrest suspect from recent homicide

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Tulsa Master Gardeners announce second location for 2023 lunch and learns

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...

Tulsa Master Gardeners announce second location for 2023 lunch and learns

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