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Tulsa, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Humane Society of Tulsa and Operation Pit Stop need volunteers. You do not have to be a veterinary professional to volunteer at this event. Operation Pit Stop is kicking off today and the HST team needs additional volunteers for the following positions:. Kennel Tech...

Humane Society of Tulsa to host 'Operation Pit Stop' throughout June

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) - Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued an endangered missing advisory early Thursday morning for an at-risk 13-year-old. The alert was activated on behalf of the Tulsa County Sheriff's Department for Kandyce White. White was last seen at 10 pm on Wednesday, May 31, in Catoosa. She's 5'8, 220...

Endangered missing advisory issued for Tulsa teen cancelled

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police Department shared on their Facebook Page that yesterday morning, May 30, officers were called out to investigate a hit-and-run. The suspect drove a white Isuzu Rodeo and rammed into three gates before fleeing. Minutes later, Tulsa police say that the suspect in the...

Tulsa police make hit-and-run spree arrest

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — NewsChannel 8 is taking a look at the past year, the victims and survivors, and how it's affected the community as a whole at 6 p.m. with a live special. Thursday, June 1st marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at the Saint...

LIVE SPECIAL | Saint Francis Strong: One Year Later

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On May 30, Viola Fletcher, the oldest known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, held a release conference for her upcoming memoir, "Don't Let Them Bury My Story," at Fulton Street Coffee and Books. The event gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge about...

Oldest known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor holds pre-release for new memoir

Georgia State

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Wednesday morning May 31, six Cherokee Nation cyclists left to kick off the 2023 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the Trail of Tears throughout seven states. The six riders will travel almost 950 miles throughout the month of June, averaging about 60...

Remember the Removal Cherokee Nation bike ride commences

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police Department is investigating an east Tulsa shooting that occurred near East 31st Street and South Mingo Road on Wednesday morning. Tulsa officers at an apartment complex near the scene reported hearing multiple shots at approximately 1:39 a.m. Shortly after, TPD received calls reporting having heard the shots.

Tulsa Police Department investigate east Tulsa shooting

Vinita, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Cherokee Nation added three electric vehicle charging stations on historic Route 66 at the newly opened cultural and welcome center in Vinita. Friday, May 26, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. visited the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center, which opened in October 2022.

Electric vehicle charging stations added to Route 66 by Cherokee Nation

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Global Alliance announces a special dedication of the Tulsa Sister Cities Directional Sign on Thursday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at McCullough Park. The sign will display directional banners pointing in the in the compass directions towards Tulsa's eight international sister cities, with the distance between Tulsa and each city in miles and kilometers.

Tulsa Sister Cities Directional Sign to be unveiled June 1

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In North Tulsa, an archeological project reaches year three of uncovering part of the history of the Greenwood district stories that have not been told for decades. For example, just north of the RDL, where the OSU water tower is, there are four trees here...

Mapping Historical Trauma project begins

Bartlesville, OK

Jill Riley sticks around to play her song "Run"

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An American Airlines flight at Tulsa International Airport had to make an emergency landing Wednesday morning. The flight, AA 3856, was scheduled to travel from Tulsa to Austin at 8:52 a.m. TIA said the emergency landing occurred due to a mechanical issue. JOIN THE CONVERSATION...

Tulsa International Airport flight makes emergency landing

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Wednesday morning at approximately 10:18 a.m., Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued an at-risk Silver Alert. The alert was activated for 82-year-old Donald Hamm by OHP on behalf of the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office. Hamm was last seen near Beargrass Trail in Ringold, Oklahoma on Wednesday at...

Oklahoma Highway Patrol issues silver alert

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Earlier today Bank of Oklahoma announced a direct deposit delay. "We are aware of some issues affecting accounts this morning and apologize for the inconvenience. A third-party vendor has had an outage that is delaying direct deposits and electronic payments. We are working to get all systems back up and running as quickly as possible, and appreciate your patience in the meantime. And, please note, these issues are impacting multiple financial institutions and are unrelated to larger debt ceiling/economic issues." said BOK via Facebook.

Bank of Oklahoma announces direct deposit delay

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Oklahoma has the second most per capita deaths of children in hot cars in the nation, according to AAA Oklahoma. Oklahoma child safety organizations remind parents and caregivers to look before you lock your doors to prevent these tragedies. There is no safe temperature or...

'Look before you lock': preventing child fatalities

Okmulgee, OK

OKMULGEE, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a blue alert for the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office at approximately 4:07 a.m. Thursday. OCSO reported being involved in a shooting with 34-year-old Christopher Harris on South Central Avenue and East 2 Street. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed an...

Okmulgee officer shot, sent to hospital with suspect on the run

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Animal Welfare and the Humane Society of Tulsa are participating in Operation Pit Stop by offering free spay and neuter services throughout the month of June at the former Tulsa County Juvenile Detention Center. Along with the free spay and neuter services, which are...

Tulsa Animal Welfare participates in Operation Pit Stop, offering free spay/neuter service

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On the evening of May 30, officers responded to the scene of a freight train collision that killed a man near Yale and Dawson in north Tulsa. Officers reported that train conductors honked at the man, but he remained on the tracks. Conductors also pressed...

Man dead after being hit by freight train in north Tulsa

Florida State

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its findings from a December 2022 investigation at two Dollar General stores in southeast Oklahoma. Investigators found blocked exits and walkways that expose employees to fire hazards. They also found many boxes of...

US Department of Labor finds fire hazards in two Oklahoma Dollar General stores

TULSA, Okla. — Last month, David’s Bridal, one of the nations largest wedding dress retailers in the country, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years. As a result, the company plans to lay off over 9,000 workers. Late last night NewsChannel 8 got an e-mail...

David's Bridal facing liquidation if they can't find buyer, local business speaks out

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police say a 15-year-old is in critical condition after he was shot in the face at a short-term rental home. Officers were called to the house near 13th and Harvard just before 2 p.m. on Monday. TPD said two other teenagers were involved with...

15-year-old in critical condition after shooting at midtown Tulsa vacation home

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On May 26, Cherokee Nation leaders celebrated the grand opening of a new community building, the People's Community Center, in Bowlin Spring with almost 100 community members and leaders from the Cherokee non-profit organization People's Community Inc. Bowlin Spring was founded by Cherokee citizens in...

Cherokee Nation opens new community building in Bowlin Spring

Taft, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Six-year-old A'Narria James is a confident little girl with a powerful but simple message: "Please don't shoot anymore." James spoke exclusively with NewsChannel 8 on Monday, marking one year since she lost her mom to gun violence. "She was the best mother ever because she...

'Please don't shoot anymore': 6-year-old daughter of Taft shooting victim wants change

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Memorial Day is the second most popular grilling holiday, after the Fourth of July. It’s expected that over 57% of Americans will fire up their grills. One of the most common and dangerous misconceptions is that a dirty grill is a seasoned grill. “A...

Local grill master offers safety, cooking tips for barbecue season

Henryetta, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The parents of Ivy Webster and Brittany Brewer hope their daughters will be remembered as heroes. “They're all going to change the world," Justin Webster, father of Ivy Webster, said. "It just sucks that they're not a part of it, physically.”. On Tuesday, May 30,...

'They're all going to change the world': Henryetta victims remembered as heroes

Foyil, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Former employees of the Foyil Police Department are facing criticism regarding how the department was ran. NewsChannel 8 reached out to Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton Wednesday following multiple comments from citizens that the department was ineffective; and the sheriff's office actually helped the community more than the department.

Crisis in Foyil: Former Foyil Police Department employees face criticism

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Casting call issued for hit Oklahoma-based show Reservation Dogs

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...

Casting call issued for hit Oklahoma-based show Reservation Dogs

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