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FreedomFest Prepares For Largest Firework Show In Area
Thousands of fireworks will fill the sky on the Fourth of July at FreedomFest in Tulsa. Crews spent the day before loading the 6,000 firework shells that will be in the show. "We increased the budget a little bit this year, so trying to do some larger fireworks than maybe typical in years past," said Jeff Edwards with River Parks Authority.
As Eviction Filings Rise, Oklahoma Could Enact Right-to-Counsel Laws
Unlike the public image of people experiencing homelessness, recently evicted Oklahomans might push a cart with an antique clock or an ottoman that was their grandmother’s prized possession. A person evicted may find themselves with no place to go and their belongings bagged up, weighing them down on the side of a road near their former home.
This Midwestern City Has Been Named the Official Capital of Route 66
Extending from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has been an integral part of the US transportation system since it was first established in 1926. With pop culture mentions that span decades, from the (Get Your Kicks) Route 66 song by Nat King Cole and Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath to movies like No Country for Old Men and Cars, Route 66 has gripped the curiosity of the masses, even as it transformed from an effective means of commute to a scenic cross-country road trip.
Broken Arrow teams up with health agencies to boost emergency mental health response
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Broken Arrow announced a new, collaborative effort to improve mental health emergency responses. The Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments will be joined by Family & Children's Services and Grand Mental Health on their first responders team, starting July 1. Family...
Oklahoma mandates Bible be taught in classroom; superintendent defiant despite pushback
The superintendent of Oklahoma public schools recently announced he will mandate that the Bible be taught to students in grades 5-12 starting with this coming school year. Superintendent Ryan Walters is facing backlash from both the state attorney general and local school boards who say he doesn’t have the authority to make that mandate. Walters insists he does. KOTV reporter Amy Slanchik spoke to Walters about the decision, the pushback and spoke to a defiant Tulsa school board member.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt celebrates $51 million investment in Tulsa Region's Tech Hub
On Tuesday (July 2), Governor Kevin Stitt released a statement celebrating the $51 million federal investment in Tulsa’s Tech Hub. The Tech Hub, a press release explained, focuses on autonomous technologies such as drones. The governor believes this will make Tulsa the world’s leading destination for innovation, investment and talent in this technology and will find uses in industries spanning agriculture, defense, energy, health care, manufacturing and beyond.
People Spend Fourth of July Celebrating At Keystone Lake
A lot of people spent this Fourth of July spending time with friends and family at Keystone Lake. "The water is great, what I love is you can walk out into the water, I got us a little floatie, going to float and make a day of it on the water, in the heat," said Candida Collins.
Jenks BoomFest set for July 4 with fireworks, live music, and more
JENKS, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Jenks is hosting the BoomFest Fireworks Show this July 4. Jenks area businesses are holding activities throughout town. Live music begins on the Riverwalk at 2:00 p.m. In the evening, the Oklahoma Aquarium's Fourth of July event starts at 6:30 p.m. All...
Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conservation Previews The Fall Hunting Season
It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means it's time to check in with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Colin Berg is back to cover all sorts of topics, including ODWC fishing clinics, the fall hunting season and more. ODWC is hosting free fishing clinics during the summer....
Video: TFD explains how to safely dispose of your 4th of July fireworks
The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) said improperly disposing of your 4th of July fireworks can put you in danger and start fires. FOX23 learned how you can safely get rid of your fireworks this Independence Day.
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...
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