Tulsa, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A Community meeting took place Thursday night at the Greenwood Cultural Center to discuss designating Black Wall Street as a National Monument. "It's time for us to get our rightful place in American history and that can be accomplished through this effort," said Reuben Gant, a member of the Historic Greenwood District Black Wall Street Coalition. "And this what we're trying to do is preserve our history so that generations to come will not just learn from it but benefit from it as well."

Community meeting held to discuss designating Black Wall Street as national monument

TULSA, Okla. — The City of Tulsa plans to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of Tulsa firefighters who sued for unpaid overtime. The lawsuit was filed back in February 2022. In Tulsa IAFF Local 176 President Matt Lay's statement sent to firefighters, Lay said the city's payment would be $1,060,000.

City of Tulsa to settle with firefighters in lawsuit

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On wednesday afternoon, Tulsa City Councilors Hall-Harper, Billis, and Decter-wright received an open record request pertaining to private messages. According to Councilor Bellis of District 4, the request was made by the city council staff on behalf of Councilor Adam Grant Miller. Bellis says all...

Tulsa City Councilor files open records request for text messages between other members

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. — Tulsa police installed live-streaming cameras worth about $50,000 around 61st Street and Peoria Avenue. Captain Jacob Johnston told NewsChannel 8 the cost covered the setup for 22 cameras around the Hope Valley area. "When we started this initiative, we'd had a series of homicides that had...

Surveillance installed in south Tulsa by Tulsa police raises concerns

Muskogee, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A Vietnam veteran and his wife are thankful their neighbors rushed to their aid after their Muskogee home was destroyed by fire – sparked by a lightning strike. Mike and Amy Miller were out when their house of only five months caught fire. They...

'This was our retirement dream home': Lightning strike destroys Muskogee veteran's home

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

Stillwater, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Stillwater Police Department says a fentanyl drug dealer was arrested this week. The past six months, officers with SPD says they have arrested several for possession and aggravated trafficking of fentanyl. Through investigations, these suspects says they received the fentanyl pressed pills from 29-year-old...

Largest distributor of fentanyl to City of Stillwater arrested by Edmond police on warrant

TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to update school nutrition standards, which could change what kids eat a school. The proposed changes would limit sodium and added sugars, and prioritize whole grains in school meals. At Jefferson Elementary, lunchtime is when kids get to refuel...

Proposed new nutrition standards could impact school lunches

Oklahoma State

TULSA, Okla. (KOKH) — A casting call has been issued for the hit FX on Hulu series Reservation Dogs. The show is seeking a Kiowa-speaking adult and indigenous tween boys. A description of the roles from Freihofer Casting can be found below:. KIOWA-SPEAKING ADULT. An adult fluent in the...

Casting call issued for hit Oklahoma-based show Reservation Dogs

Owasso, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — "I would want them to know that it’s going to be a job killer and it’s going to shut down small businesses," said Amber Johnson. That is her message to lawmakers in the wake of HB 2354, which would allow sales of liquor in grocery and convenience stores.

Liquor store owners push back against House Bill 2354

Broken Arrow, OK

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

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) — 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

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department says they have arrested four individuals for trafficking fentanyl from an east Tulsa motel. On March 24 around 4 p.m., officers responded to the Americas Best Value Inn near 31st and Memorial to investigate reports of people selling fentanyl. Earlier in...

Police arrest 4 for trafficking fentanyl from east Tulsa motel

Oklahoma City, OK

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City police arrested Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow, for public intoxication early Thursday morning. According to a police report, the arrest happened at Skinny Slims at 201 E. Main Street in Oklahoma City shortly after 2 a.m. Officers on the way back to the station noticed people drinking on the patio at Skinny Slims.

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

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) -- 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) — 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

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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Tulsa police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who set multiple fires in downtown Tulsa. On Tuesday, the suspect set fire to a Tulsa police truck at the TPD's main building. Multiple...

ATF offers reward to identify suspect of downtown fires

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

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

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

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

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Oklahoma State business dean honored with scholarship fund to be matched up to $250,000

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In honor of his impending retirement, Spears School of Business Dean Dr. Ken Eastman has been recognized in a special way. Spears...

Oklahoma State business dean honored with scholarship fund to be matched up to $250,000

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