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Tulsa church reacts to United Methodists removing anti-gay bans and language
This week, the United Methodist Church held several major votes over LGBTQ+ issues within the denomination at its General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. A ban on LGBTQ+ clergy members was struck down Wednesday, while anti-gay language from its core teachings was removed Thursday. Rev. David Wiggs, senior pastor at...
'The Pump': Historic Gas Station In Tulsa Converted Into Restaurant, Bar
The Pump in Tulsa is getting ready to open. It's a bar and restaurant off 6th and Lewis near Route 66. What makes the new business unique is that it used to be an old gas station that had sat unused for quite some time. Hailey McDermid, the owner of...
Friday Evening's News Roundup: May 3, 2024
A statewide advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice. A Tulsa church is reacting to the latest news from their governing body regarding LGBTQ rights. Oklahoma’s new system for state vehicle services aims to fill a void in Catoosa. A renowned Chickasaw-Choctaw artist died this week.
Storm chances increase into Saturday morning
TULSA, OKLA- — Scattered storms are likely Saturday morning with storms becoming more isolated in the afternoon and evening. Another round of widespread rain and thunder is likely on Sunday morning with a scattered storms into Sunday afternoon. Because of the potential heavy rain on top of an already...
Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing food truck of local pizza business multiple times
Over the span of two weeks, police and the owner of Andolini’s said 31-year-old Shawn Deforest was a homeless man who hit multiple Andolini’s food trucks in different locations causing thousands in damage.
Miss Oklahoma 2024 Pageant To Be Hosted In Tulsa; Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for Miss Oklahoma 2024. The pageant will take the stage at River Spirit Casino Resort June 5 to June 8, 2024. Forty-two women from across the state will compete for the Miss Oklahoma crown. The first preliminary competition for Miss Oklahoma 2024 will be Wednesday,...
Meth conspiracy puts man in prison
A Tulsa man was sentenced in federal court on April 23 for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri after law enforcement officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately $57,000, and several firearms. Jeffrey L. Hughley, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District...
Owasso Man Turns Backyard Into Landscape For Wildlife To Thrive
Springtime is when many folks spend time planting and getting their gardens ready for the summer and fall. And some do it with the sole purpose of creating a space for wildlife to thrive. In this Outdoor Life with Tess Maune, we head to Owasso to show you one man's...
FOX23 Investigates: Toddler escapes Broken Arrow daycare, found by utility workers near street
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Police and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) are investigating a Broken Arrow daycare after a toddler escaped and was found by utility workers near the street.
Wild onion dinners mark the turn of the season in Indian Country
OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — As winter fades to spring and the bright purple blossoms of the redbud trees begin to bloom, Cherokee chef Bradley James Dry knows it’s time to forage for morels as well as a staple of Native American cuisine in Oklahoma: wild green onions. Wild...
Flood Advisory Active In Parts Of Green Country, Damage Reports From Strong Storm
A severe storm system that moved through several counties late Thursday night led to flooding, power outages and some reports of damage. The storms brought severe thunderstorm warnings to Cherokee, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Mayes and Rogers counties, which expired at midnight. News On 6 Storm Trackers captured some damage in...
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