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Fourth Of July Fishing Derby Brings Hundreds To Claremore Lake
A 40-year-old Fourth of July tradition is continuing in Claremore as hundreds of families flock to the lake for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids from four to 12-years-old were catching fish left and right. Some fish are too small to win the prize for biggest fish, some are too big...
Tight end Jackson Shockley commits to Tulsa
After racking up 10 scholarship offers, 6-foot-4 and 220-pound tight end Jackson Shockley ultimately decided that Tulsa was his best fit at the next level. The Denton (TX) Guyer product gave Hurricane coaches a verbal commitment on June 23 and announced his decision over the July 4 holiday. “They showed me the most love,” he told Inside Tulsa Sports in late June. “I really appreciated how the coaching staff made me feel like a number one priority, and they made it clear to me that I was their top guy. “It is a great degree on a great campus in...
Rules Update Posted For 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (July 3, 2024) Announcing prior to the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink the use of common frame rules utilized by Midget sanctioning bodies for the 2025 event, the final set of rules for the Chili Bowl has been published. Along...
Tulsa to open its first low-barrier residential care facility this fall
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa is making strides in meeting housing needs. their search for a suitable residential care facility has narrowed and is on track to open late this fall. Based on housing data, Tulsa needs 500 beds for those currently experiencing homelessness. The new...
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day At Annual FreedomFest
Tulsa’s biggest Fourth of July celebration took place along the Arkansas River. The Folds of Honor Freedom Fest was expected to bring nearly 80,000 people out to view the fireworks show. More than 6,000 fireworks shells will be set off July 4. If you want to see the show...
Thunder forward labeled one of 'best free agency targets' for polarizing rival
With their enviable amount of cap space, the OKC Thunder have been quite busy during these early stages of NBA Free Agency, as they've already signed the likes of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Hartenstein to brand new, long-term pacts. However, Oklahoma City's activity on the open market is...
Rodeo greats tipped their hats at the Legends of Rodeo Premiere
Friends, family and fans came out to promote the premier of the Legends of Rodeo Past and Present, on Thursday, June 27 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery, located at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Heartland director Iris Park even dressed up like one of her favorite characters, Mrs. Kitty, as she and board member/city councilman Joey Marion introduced everyone.
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
Baxter Springs enhances annual Light Up the Sky celebration with new attractions
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Baxter Springs is looking to take their annual Light Up the Sky celebration to another level. The city’s public works crew lead the fundraising and organizing efforts, getting 20 sponsors to donate to help put the celebration on. Previously the event took place on 19th St, but this year it’s returning to Kiwanis Park.
Pittsburg celebrates 4th of July and 71 years of Kiddieland
PITTSBURG, Kans. — There were plenty of smiles in Pittsburg Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July. The City of Pittsburg hosted a full day of celebrations in Lincoln Park and at Kiddieland. In fact, this year marks the 71st year of Kiddieland’s existence in Pittsburg. The day began with a Firecracker 5K bright and early this morning, a car show through the lunch hour, and radio-controlled airplane demos. There were also pickleball, cornhole, and disc golf tournaments, as well as lots of people enjoying those Kiddieland rides, all in the name of “fun.”
Point Forward tax filings raise more questions about the Pittsburg non-profit
New questions are being raised about Point Forward, a Pittsburg, Kansas, non-profit that is remodeling the former Washington School into a child care center. Point Forward was awarded more than $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding in 2023, but in April, it became clear that it could not receive the $705,000 as it was not a licensed childcare provider.
Crews battling fire at building in west Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Friday morning, a fire damaged part of a vacant building in west Wichita. When fire crews arrived at the building near McClean Boulevard and Seneca Street, they saw flames coming from the back of the building. Investigators are now trying to determine how the fire started.
Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department
A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, and consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms. Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department....
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