Tulsa, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — There were many people who stepped up to help last year when a shooter killed four people inside the Natalie Medical Building. NewsChannel 8's Daniela Ibarra spoke one-on-one with Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin, who highlighted one specific officer who jumped into action. "He pulled...

Tulsa police chief recognizes officer response to Saint Francis shooting

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

Muskogee, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On June 1, Muskogee Sheriffs Office responded to an animal neglect and abuse call. The owner of the property had a verbal lease agreement with the occupants, when he came to the property he noticed several dead cows and called police. When officers arrived, they...

Muskogee women arrested for animal cruelty, neglect

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police are looking for 58-year-old Todd Melhorn, who walked away from assisted living facility around 6 a.m. Friday. He was last seen near 36th and Sheridan in a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, and a hat. JOIN THE CONVERSATION (. 0. ) If you have...

Tulsa police searching for man who walked away from assisted living facility

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — NewsChannel 8 Sports Director TJ Eckert returned to the Memorial High School parking lot, where he spoke with families reuniting following the Saint Francis shooting last year. Today, he spoke with his dad, Tulsa Police Captain Mike Eckert, who was one of the first responding...

Tulsa police captain remembers responding to Saint Francis shooting

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Thursday marked one year since a gunman took four innocent lives at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Countless Americans have had to heal from mass shootings in their hometowns. Tulsans also walk the path toward closure. Moving on is a constant struggle, sometimes it feels...

City, hospital officials grieve one year after Saint Francis shooting

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TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Just a day after the one-year anniversary of the Saint Francis hospital shooting, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has declared June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Tulsa. “For me, its not just a dot on the map, its not just a statistic. We...

Tulsa mayor proclaims June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Tulsa

Chelsea, OK

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Chelsea Fire Department have confirmed a man in his early 20's has died after he drowned east of Chelsea. CFD said the man was swimming with his friends in a pond north of South 4300 Road when he went under. They recovered his body in...

Man dead after Chelsea drowning

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The job of a trooper does not just involve writing tickets, working crashes and enforcing laws, compassion is a big part of the job as well. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer Brian Iker arrived on a scene last week about a women threatening to jump off a bridge.

Officer saves woman from jumping off bridge

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police say the department has responded to two gun-related incidents at the same midtown house just 44 days apart. Harvard Heights is usually a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. It's why James Carter moved there in 2018. "It's a lot more of a young vibe than when...

Midtown neighbors concerned about safety after gun violence at vacation rental

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Nearly every Tulsan knows someone whose life has been touched by the work of the staff at Saint Francis. Mayor G.T. Bynum is no exception. He was there within minutes after a gunman took the lives of four people that June evening in 2022. Bynum...

'That's a sacred ground': Tulsa mayor reflects on Saint Francis shooting

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department announced Friday the upcoming "amnesty days" for parking and moving violations. For those with unpaid parking tickets and moving violation tickets, there's now an opportunity to clear up citations without late fees and warrant fees during these amnesty days. The moving...

Upcoming parking, moving violation "amnesty days"

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The family of Saint Francis shooting victim William Love believes the hospital did not protect him, and NewsChannel 8 has learned they are suing. The Love family's pain is so deep, their attorney Ray Maples said they passed on all the ceremonies at Saint Francis.

'It's just ruined their lives': Family of Saint Francis shooting victim sues hospital

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) - 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) — It's been one year since Dr. Stephanie Husen's life was tragically cut short at Saint Francis Hospital after a gunman went on a rampage and took the lives of four people. In that year, Dr. Husen's life and legacy lives on in those who knew...

Saint Francis shooting victim's memory lives on through scholarship

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

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

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) — Tulsa Fire Department responded to an overnight fire at the Chapel of Restoration. According to TFD, Ladder 66 responded to a business alarm at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday night. On the way to the alarm, they noticed tall flames and then requested that dispatch send...

Fire crews respond to overnight church fire

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — NewsChannel 8 took a look back at the past year, the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Saint Francis Hospital, and how it's affected the community as a whole. WATCH:. Thursday, June 1st marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at...

Saint Francis Strong: One Year Later

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — One year ago today, Tulsa's heart was shattered when four lives were senselessly cut short after a gunman opened fire at Saint Francis Hospital. The wife of Dr. Preston Phillips, one of the victims of the mass shooting in June 2022, sat down and spoke about the tragedy for the first time with NewsChannel 8's Brenna Rose.

'My orbit was still on pause': Wife of slain Saint Francis doctor reflects on 1 year mark

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) — Socials have been excitedly sharing actor Ethan Hawke's visits to beloved Tulsa spots throughout the last week of May. On Tuesday, May 30, Kai: Vietnamese Cuisine Tulsa shared a photo with Hawke about his visit to their eatery. Wednesday, May 31, the Philbrook Museum of...

Actor Ethan Hawke explores Tulsa during filming for 'Reservation Dogs'

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Last week in Norman, Tulsa's water won the Oklahoma Water Taste Contest at the annual conference of the Oklahoma Water Environment Association/ American Public Works Association. This means that Tulsa's water now gets to advance in a competition that tests Southwest American water at the...

Tulsa water wins taste contest at state conference

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Wednesday, May 31, marked 102 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre began. Community activists, descendants, and even survivors gathered at Standpipe Hill to commemorate the most destructive act of racial violence in American history. Standpipe Hill is proof that the violence of the past leaves...

Community marks 102 years since Tulsa Race Massacre

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Tulsa police searching for person of interest in financial crimes

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa police requested Wednesday assistance in identifying a person...

Tulsa police searching for person of interest in financial crimes

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