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Gov. Stitt visits Tulsa to praise police, criticize Cherokee Nation
Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Tulsa Friday. Speaking downtown at the real-time crime center where police monitor public camera feeds from around the city, Stitt praised Tulsa officers for coping with changes. “The McGirt decision has kind of thrown them a curveball but they’ve done a really good job trying to...
FORECAST: Isolated showers Friday afternoon, hot and humid weekend
Spotty showers Friday afternoon, mainly east and southeast of TulsaWarming trend for the weekend with lots of sunshineHighs nearing 90 both SaturdayHighs at or over the 90s Sunday and MondayStormy pattern returns next weekTemps stay slightly above average all week
House Bill aims to fix Oklahoma mental health care crisis
TULSA, Okla — House Bill 3449 was signed to create programs to invest funds into the mental health workforce in Oklahoma. The funds will support behavioral health professionals and improve access to their services. Dayana Arteaga is a psychiatrist in Tulsa. She’s had problems with the influx of people...
Owasso Business Owner Warns Others About Counterfeit Money Going Around
An Owasso business owner has a warning for everyone after someone came into her store and paid with counterfeit money. The owner of Prairie Bakery, Anna Richardson, says the bill looked convincing and she didn't realize it was fake until she got to the bank to make a deposit. Richardson said she didn't know who paid with that fake 20-dollar bill.
TPD's Real Time Information Center (RTIC) helps with faster and more efficient crime and emergency response
TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Governor Stitt held his weekly media availability at the Tulsa Police Department's Real Time Information Center (RTIC) in honor of National Police Week on Friday.
Candidates For New Tulsa Police Chief Announced
The Tulsa Police Department has announced candidates for the soon-to-be vacant Police Chief position. TPD released the photos and names of the eight internal candidates who submitted their applications. The candidates are Major Alexander, Deputy Chief Brooks, Deputy Chief Dalgleish, Major Espy, Deputy Chief Larsen, Major McCord, Major Roberts, &...
Route 66 Store Opens As One-Stop Shop Featuring Local Vendors
In downtown Tulsa, along the Meadow Gold District, is a famous highway you might be familiar with - Route 66. Mary Beth Babcock says it's a place rich in history and attractions. “There's so many great, great highlights of Route 66 in Tulsa,” she said. Now, she's adding another...
Skipping school for church? Bill gives students options
TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — The battle over religion and schools in the Sooner state is taking a new form. A new bill proposes excusing students from classes to attend religious courses. The bill clarifies an already existing law. State Representative Clay Staires (R-Skiatook) wroteHouse Bill 1425. Tulsa parent Meegan...
Viola Fletcher: Oldest Living Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre Turns 110 Years Old
Viola Ford Fletcher, one the oldest living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, turned 110 on May 5. Family, friends and neighbors… The post Viola Fletcher: Oldest Living Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre Turns 110 Years Old appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Big Ride Returns To Tulsa, Featuring Local Artists
A one-day outdoor music festival is coming back to Tulsa as a big after party following the iconic Tulsa Tough cycling event in less than a month. Flywheel is bringing back Big Ride, and it's expected to draw a big crowd. Scott Carr and Phil Kaiser with Flywheel joined News...
Turner Turnpike roadwork to disrupt Tulsa traffic this weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY — Getting to and from Tulsa may be harder than normal this weekend because roadwork on the Turner Turnpike is ramping up and closing down the road for hours. Crews are putting up bridge beams this weekend, possibly causing headaches to motorists wanting to use the Turner Turnpike.
Ozone alert issued for Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas for Saturday. What to know.
This alert led to an “Ozone Alert Day” issued by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments for OKC and by the Indian Nations Council of Governments for Tulsa. "Ozone at ground level is a harmful air pollutant, because of its effects on people and the environment, and it is the main ingredient in smog," according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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