Oklahoma State

Tulsa, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The notice arrived Tuesday, "Dear Residents, it is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Broadmoor will be closing its doors...please consider this as 30 days notice... for you to vacate your unit." "It's just so sad and frustrating," said Tracy Willbanks, a...

Tulsa retirement community residents given 30 days to vacate

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) — $2.4 billion dollars is the total of the wants and needs for various projects in the city of Tulsa, but the amount available to spend is $772 million. "Everybody has an idea of things they want to spend more money on, but it’s, 'What do you pull money away from to increase funding for the things that you want to do?'" said Mayor GT Bynum.

Mayor Bynum unveiled 'Improve Our Tulsa' spending proposal

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. (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

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) — 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. — 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

Broken Arrow, OK

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

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

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) — 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

Lincoln County, OK

Chandler, OK

CHANDLER, Okla. (KOKH) — The Lincoln County Emergency Management said a truck traveling westbound on the Turner Turnpike lost its load of hay just before 8 a.m. on Friday. Officials say the truck was near the Chandler on/off ramps when it caught fire. Witnesses also reported "some explosions" from the scene.

Truck traveling Turner Turnpike catches fire, loses load of hay

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

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) — 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

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 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) — 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 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 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) — 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

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 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

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 arrest 2 additional suspects in 19-year-old's death

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department has arrested one person in connection to the murder of a 19-year-old. On March 15 just past 2 a.m., TPD responded to a shooting at the Cobblestone Apartments near 51st and Memorial. After an investigation, officers learned that someone fire numerous...

Man arrested by Tulsa police in connection to murder of 19-year-old woman

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Eastern Oklahoma VA provides 234 permanent housing solutions to unhoused veterans

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System has provided over 234 permanent housing solutions to veterans experiencing homelessness. The housing placements provided by VA staff and...

Eastern Oklahoma VA provides 234 permanent housing solutions to unhoused veterans

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